Kuemper stopped 26 of 28 shots in Friday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Ducks.
The Kings jumped out to a 2-0 lead midway through the second period, but just 3:23 after Joel Armia's tally, the Ducks had tied the game. Kuemper recovered from that quick attack, but he allowed two shootout attempts to go in, sending him to his fifth straight defeat (0-2-3). The 35-year-old goalie is at a 12-9-9 record with a 2.48 GAA and a .905 save percentage over 31 starts this season. Anton Forsberg seems likely to get the nod for Saturday's rematch in Anaheim.
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Kings' Darcy Kuemper: Starting Friday
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Kuemper will be between the home pipes versus Anaheim on Friday, John Hoven of SiriusXM NHL Network Radio reports.
Kuemper has lost four straight games, going 0-2-2 while allowing 14 goals on 88 shots (.841 save percentage). Overall, the 35-year-old is 12-9-8 with a 2.50 GAA and a .904 save percentage. The Ducks are 11th in NHL scoring, generating 3.24 goals per game this season.
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Kings' Darcy Kuemper: Gives up three goals
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Kuemper allowed three goals on 27 shots in Wednesday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Golden Knights.
Kuemper took his fourth straight loss, but he was at least able to keep this one close. He's surrendered 14 goals during the skid. The 35-year-old netminder could cede some playing time to Anton Forsberg if he doesn't right the ship. Kuemper is 12-9-8 with a 2.50 GAA and a .904 save percentage over 30 appearances this season. The Kings begin a home-and-home set versus the Ducks on Friday in Los Angeles.
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Kings' Darcy Kuemper: Exits ice first Wednesday
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Kuemper was the first goalie off the ice at the morning skate, John Hoven of SiriusXM NHL Network Radio reports, indicating he'll be between the pipes at home versus Vegas on Wednesday.
Kuemper has lost three straight outings, going 0-2-1 with a 4.08 GAA and an .820 save percentage. Since returning from an upper-body issue, the veteran netminder has conceded four or more goals in four of his six appearances. If Kuemper continues to struggle, the Kings may need to consider giving Anton Forsberg some extra work to hold on to a playoff spot.
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Kings' Darcy Kuemper: Settles for loss against Dallas
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Kuemper allowed two goals on 17 shots during Monday's 3-1 loss to the Stars. The third goal was an empty-netter.
Kuemper entered Monday's game coming off a performance against the Jets on Jan. 9 in which he recorded just 11 saves on 16 shots (.688 save percentage) before being pulled after the second period of the loss. While he was forced to settle for a third consecutive loss Monday, he held the Stars' formidable offense in check for most of the game. Kuemper faced an early deficit after Wyatt Johnston scored 3:44 into the game, but the netminder didn't allow another goal until Jason Robertson potted the game-winner with 3:46 remaining in the third period. Kuemper has now gone 2-3-1 over six outings since the start of the calendar year, but he put forth a strong effort against the Stars despite the loss.
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Kings' Darcy Kuemper: Starting against Dallas
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Kuemper was the first goalie off during Monday's morning skate, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports, indicating that he'll draw the home start against the Stars.
Kuemper hasn't performed particularly well since the start of the calendar year, going 2-2-1 with a 3.97 GAA and .854 save percentage over his last five starts. However, he's been effective over two road appearances against Dallas this year, going 1-0-0 with two goals allowed on 36 shots in those contests. Despite Kuemper's success over a limited sample against the Stars, they rank third in the NHL with 3.42 goals per game this season.
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Kings' Darcy Kuemper: Pulled after two periods
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Kuemper gave up five goals on 16 shots in Friday's 5-1 loss to the Jets.
Kuemper exited the game after two periods, allowing Anton Forsberg to get some work. The 35-year-old Kuemper still looks a bit off after an upper-body injury -- in five starts since his return, he's allowed a total of 19 goals on 130 shots, going 2-2-1 in that span. Overall, Kuemper is now at a 12-8-7 record with a 2.50 GAA and a .905 save percentage. He's best avoided in fantasy until he can right the ship. The Kings play in Edmonton on Saturday, but it's not yet clear which goalie will get the nod for that contest.
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Kings' Darcy Kuemper: First goalie off Friday
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Kuemper was the first goalie off during Friday's morning skate, Jared Shafran of the Kings' official site reports, indicating that he'll draw the road start against Winnipeg.
Kuemper has gone 2-1-1 with a 3.40 GAA and .877 save percentage over his last four outings, and he'll draw a fifth consecutive start Friday. He made two starts against Winnipeg earlier this season -- one at home and one on the road -- and he went 1-1-0 with a 1.53 GAA and .940 save percentage during those appearances.
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Kings' Darcy Kuemper: Can't hold off Sharks
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Kuemper allowed four goals on 28 shots in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Sharks.
Kuemper had a 3-2 lead to protect over the last 2:10 of regulation but couldn't get the job done. Macklin Celebrini tied the game with 1:07 left in the third period, and he set up William Eklund's overtime tally to send Kuemper to his second loss in four outings since returning from an upper-body injury. The 35-year-old netminder has allowed four goals in three of those games. He's at a 12-7-7 record with a 2.38 GAA and a .910 save percentage over 27 starts. The Kings are set for a two-game road trip next, visiting the Jets on Friday and the Oilers on Saturday. Kuemper's recent play makes him a risky fantasy option, but he's playable against the slumping Jets if he starts the first half of the back-to-back.
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Kings' Darcy Kuemper: Tending twine Wednesday
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Kuemper is expected to patrol the crease for Wednesday's home clash with San Jose, John Hoven of SiriusXM NHL Network Radio reports.
Kuemper is 2-1-0 with a 3.26 GAA in three appearances since returning from an upper-body injury. With just 12 victories through his first 26 outings, the 35-year-old netminder could be in danger of missing the 30-win threshold after reaching that mark last year.
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Kings' Darcy Kuemper: Earns win over Minnesota
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Kuemper stopped 33 of 35 shots in Monday's 4-2 win over the Wild.
Kuemper was impressive and delivered his best performance in quite some time -- this was the first time he recorded a save percentage of at least .900 since returning from an upper-body injury that cost him six games. Kuemper has 12 wins this season, going 12-7-6 with a 2.32 GAA and a .912 save percentage in 26 appearances so far. He's 2-1-0 with an .884 save percentage since returning from the injury.
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Kings' Darcy Kuemper: Exits ice first Monday
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Kuemper was the first goalie to leave the ice Monday, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports, indicating he'll defend the cage at home against the Wild.
Kuemper will make his third straight start since returning from an upper-body injury. The veteran backstop has given up four goals in each of his last two outings, posting a 1-1-0 record and .843 save percentage along the way. Despite his recent struggles, Kuemper has likely earned himself enough leash to play his way into better form.
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Kings' Darcy Kuemper: Secures shootout win
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Kuemper stopped 24 of 28 shots in Saturday's 5-4 shootout win over the Wild.
Kuemper has allowed eight goals on 51 shots since he returned from an upper-body injury. The 35-year-old was unable to hold any of the four leads the Kings had in regulation, but he was good enough in the shootout to pick up his first win since Dec. 8 versus the Mammoth. Kuemper is now at 11-7-6 with a 2.33 GAA and a .911 save percentage through 25 starts. He still looks to need some time to shake off the rust from his recent absence. Kuemper will be a risky fantasy play if he starts Monday's rematch versus the Wild.
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Kings' Darcy Kuemper: Slated to start
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Kuemper is expected to protect the home net against Minnesota on Saturday, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.
Kuemper allowed four goals on 23 shots in Thursday's 5-3 loss to Tampa Bay, with the final tally being an empty-netter. He has a 10-7-0 record with two shutouts, a 2.27 GAA and a .913 save percentage through 24 appearances this season. Minnesota is tied for 13th in the league with 3.12 goals per game this campaign.
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Kings' Darcy Kuemper: Takes loss in return from injury
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Kuemper made 19 saves in a 5-3 loss to Tampa Bay on Thursday.
Kuemper allowed four goals. It was his first start since Dec. 15 because of an upper-body injury. Kuemper's steady play this season for the Kings has earned him a spot on Team Canada for the upcoming Olympics. He will join Jordan Binnington of the Blues and Logan Thompson of the Caps when they head to Italy. Overall, Kuemper is 10-7-6 with two shutouts, a 2.27 GAA and .913 save percentage. Get him back in your fantasy lineup.
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Kings' Darcy Kuemper: Making home start Thursday
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Kuemper will guard the home goal versus the Lightning on Thursday, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.
Kuemper will make his first start since sustaining an upper-body injury Dec. 15 versus the Stars. He was activated from injured reserve Tuesday. Kuemper has a tough task ahead, as the Lightning have scored 23 goals during their five-game winning streak.
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Kings' Darcy Kuemper: Removed from IR
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Kuemper (upper body) was activated from injured reserve Tuesday.
The Kings assigned Pheonix Copley to AHL Ontario in a corresponding move. Following a six-game absence, Kuemper will be available for Thursday's home matchup against Tampa Bay. He has posted a 10-6-6 record with two shutouts, a 2.19 GAA and a .917 save percentage through 23 appearances this season.
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Kings' Darcy Kuemper: Designated for injured reserve
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Kuemper (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday.
Kuemper was injured in Monday's clash with Dallas and will now need to miss at least the next three games after the team put him on IR. With the available roster spot, Pheonix Copley was called up from the minors in a corresponding move and figures to serve as the No. 2 option behind Anton Forsberg while Kuemper is on the shelf.
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Kings' Darcy Kuemper: Sustains injury in Dallas
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Kuemper has been ruled out for the remainder of Monday's game in Dallas due to an upper-body injury.
Kuemper was injured during the opening frame after a collision with Mikko Rantanen at the top of the blue paint. The 35-year-old Kuemper didn't come out for the start of the second period and was replaced between the pipes by Anton Forsberg. If Kuemper is forced to miss any additional time, Pheonix Copley and Erik Portillo will be candidates to be brought up from AHL Ontario. The Kings have a back-to-back set on the road against Florida and Tampa Bay on Wednesday and Thursday, respectively.
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Kings' Darcy Kuemper: First goalie off Monday
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Kuemper was the first goalie off during Monday's morning skate, Jared Shafran of LAKingsInsider.com reports, signaling that he'll draw the road start against Dallas.
Kuemper has had some unlucky losses recently, as he's gone 3-2-3 with a 1.86 GAA and .934 save percentage over his last eight starts. He started on the road against the Stars on Oct. 23 and turned aside 29 of 31 shots (.935 save percentage) in an overtime win. The Stars are scoring 3.27 goals per game this year, which is the sixth-best mark in the league.
