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Kings' Darcy Kuemper: Squanders lead, wins in overtime
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Kuemper stopped 17 of 22 shots in Thursday's 6-5 overtime win over the Senators.
The Kings led this game 5-1 at one point, but Kuemper gave the whole lead away in the third period. He was able to escape with a fourth straight win thanks to Quinton Byfield's game-winning goal in overtime. Kuemper has been mostly reliable this season, though he's had a couple of bad games mixed in as well. He's now 4-3-1 with a 3.66 GAA and an .878 save percentage over eight contests. The Kings' next game is at home versus the Sabres, who put up seven goals on the Ducks in a win Thursday, making Kuemper a bit of a risky option for that contest.
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Kings' Darcy Kuemper: Named starter for Thursday's matchup
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Kuemper will start Thursday's home game against the Senators, Eric Stephens of The Athletic reports.
Kuemper has picked up wins in each of his last three appearances, and he'll be in the crease for the second time in the Kings' last four matchups Thursday. Across his seven outings this year, he's gone 3-3-1 with a 3.47 GAA and .889 save percentage.
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Kings' Darcy Kuemper: Earns third straight win
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Kuemper halted 23 of 26 shots on goal in Monday's 6-3 win over the Rangers.
Kuemper allowed one goal in each of Monday's three periods en route to his third consecutive win. The 15-year NHL veteran has turned around the course of his season as of late, as he now holds a 3-3-1 record, a 3.47 GAA and an .889 save percentage across seven appearances this season. If he can carry his excellent play into the Kings' upcoming homestand, Kuemper will be a priority waiver-wire add in most fantasy formats. With the Kings headed into the second half of a back-to-back, he'll likely have a day off before being the presumed starter for Thursday's matchup against Ottawa.
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Kings' Darcy Kuemper: Set to face Rangers
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Kuemper will patrol the road paint in Monday's clash against the Rangers, per Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site.
Kuemper has been turning his season around for the better over his past two outings, where he's made 71 saves on 75 shots on net en route to a pair of wins. Overall, the 36-year-old backstop has a 2-3-1 record, a 3.55 GAA and an .890 save percentage across six appearances. He's slated to face the Rangers at Madison Square Garden in James Reimer's first start for Monday's hosts. The Rangers enter Monday's clash 14th in the NHL with 3.15 goals per game, which should make for a close game. Regardless, Kuemper is a solid spot start in most fantasy formats given the lack of games Monday and his recent success.
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Kings' Darcy Kuemper: Stands on head in OT win
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Kuemper stopped 41 shots in Thursday's 3-2 overtime win over the Islanders.
The Kings were out-shot 43-27 on the night by the home side, but Kuemper made more than 40 saves in a regular-season game for the first time since April 5, 2024 to steal a win for his team. He even picked up an assist on Brandt Clarke's OT winner. The 36-year-old netminder had a bumpy beginning to 2026-27, coughing up eight goals in Colorado in the season opener, but since then Kuemper's gone 2-2-1 in five starts with a 2.52 GAA and .924 save percentage.
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Kings' Darcy Kuemper: First goalie off Thursday
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Kuemper was the first goalie off during Thursday's morning skate, Stephen Whyno of the Associated Press reports, indicating that he'll draw the road start against the Islanders.
Kuemper picked up his first win of the 2026-27 campaign in Washington on Tuesday, and he'll draw a second consecutive start Thursday. Across his five appearances to begin the regular season, he's gone 1-3-1 with a 3.94 GAA and .869 save percentage.
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Kings' Darcy Kuemper: Earns first win of 2026-27
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Kuemper halted 30 of 32 shots on net in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Capitals.
Kuemper took the first step in getting his season on track Tuesday by earning his first win of the 2026-27 campaign against his former team. After he surrendered a pair of early goals in the opening period, his confidence grew as the Kings continued to score, allowing him to keep the Capitals off the board. Overall, the 36-year-old backstop is up to a 1-3-1 record, a 3.94 GAA and an .869 save percentage across five outings. His overall numbers are still inflated due to his slow start, but Kuemper is trending back in the right direction with a convincing win against a quality opponent. Depending on when he's called upon for his next outing, he'll be a decent spot start in fantasy for the remainder of the Kings' five game road trip.
Kuemper will guard the road crease in Tuesday's clash against the Capitals, per Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site.
Kuemper will have the shot to face his former team, the Washington Capitals, in Tuesday's clash in an effort to get back on track. The 36-year-old netminder has posted an 0-3-1 record, a 4.52 GAA and an .847 save percentage across four appearances to start the new season. He's a shaky fantasy option for the time being, especially against a Caps' offense averaging 3.50 goals per game this season. If he can't come out with the win Tuesday, the Kings could start looking towards Anton Forsberg more often.
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Kings' Darcy Kuemper: Pulled after first period
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Kuemper stopped four of seven shots in Tuesday's 4-1 loss to the Oilers.
Kuemper only last through the first period. The 36-year-old remains winless on the year, going 0-3-1 with 15 goals allowed on 98 shots. Anton Forsberg stopped all nine shots he faced over the final two periods, though the Kings weren't able to get back into the contest. Kuemper's status as the starting goalie is on thin ice, especially if he can't some positive results soon. The Kings are off until they host the Bruins on Saturday.
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Kings' Darcy Kuemper: Back in action Tuesday
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Kuemper will guard the home crease in Tuesday's clash with the Oilers, per Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site.
Kuemper will look to get on track in Tuesday's outing after beginning the new season on the wrong foot. Overall, he has a 0-2-1 record, a 4.02 GAA, and an .868 save percentage across three outings. He's commanded the majority of opportunities between the pipes thus far, but if his results don't improve soon, he could start ceding chances to Anton Forsberg. Tuesday's matchup will be difficult for Kuemper, however, as the Kings host the Oilers, who enter the contest at 5.00 goals per game.
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Kings' Darcy Kuemper: Takes overtime loss
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Kuemper stopped 30 of 32 shots in Saturday's 2-1 overtime loss to the Golden Knights.
Kuemper put in a good performance, but the Golden Knights' power play cashed in twice, and that was the difference. The 36-year-old is still searching for his first win of the year, opening with a 0-2-1 record and 12 goals allowed on 91 shots over three starts. The Kings have another tough matchup ahead when they host the red-hot Oilers on Tuesday.
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Kings' Darcy Kuemper: Protecting net versus Vegas
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Kuemper will guard the road goal versus the Golden Knights on Saturday, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.
Kuemper will get a tough assignment, as Vegas has won four of its first five games of the season, scoring at least three goals in each outing. Meanwhile, Kuemper has given up 10 goals on 59 shots over his two losses. The 36-year-old netminder's slow start makes him a risky fantasy option, especially against tough opponents.
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Kings' Darcy Kuemper: Decent showing in loss
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Kuemper allowed two goals on 28 shots in Tuesday's 2-1 loss to the Panthers.
Kuemper's second start of the season went significantly better than his first, when he gave up eight goals on 29 shots to the Avalanche. The 36-year-old still took the loss, but he allowed just one goal in each of the second and third periods. Kuemper and Anton Forsberg have both started slow this season, and it's possible the Kings use a timeshare in the crease rather than leaning on either goalie for the majority of the starts. The Kings' next game is a tough one on the road in Vegas on Saturday.
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Kings' Darcy Kuemper: Back in action Tuesday
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Kuemper will guard the home crease in Tuesday's clash against the Panthers, per Alexander Legget.
Kuemper will look to bounce back in a big way Tuesday after he struggled in the Kings' opener Wednesday. The 26-year-old netminder struggled, allowing eight goals across 29 shots on net in the 8-4 loss to Colorado. Backup netminder Anton Forsberg also struggled in his first appearance, where he allowed five goals to the Sharks, so both he and Kuemper have a lot of work to do to get the Kings on the right track. Kuemper will operate as the lead option between the pipes for the time being and will face off against a deep Panthers' lineup Tuesday, which should pose a good challenge. He should only be started in deep fantasy leagues until he reclaims his old form.
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Kings' Darcy Kuemper: Left out to dry in opener
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Kuemper stopped 21 of 29 shots in Wednesday's 8-4 loss to the Avalanche.
Kuemper had no answer for the Avalanche's power play, which accounted for four of the goals. The 36-year-old netminder didn't get a lot of help from his teammates, though this was always going to be a tough season opener given the relative quality of each lineup. Kuemper struggled to a 19-14-15 record with a 2.78 GAA and an .891 save percentage in 50 regular-season games last year, and he lost the starting job to Anton Forsberg prior to the postseason. Forsberg could see a larger role if Kuemper doesn't bounce back quickly. The Kings are set to visit the Sharks on Saturday.
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Kings' Darcy Kuemper: First goalie off Wednesday
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Kuemper was the first goalie to leave the ice Wednesday, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports, indicating he'll be in goal on the road versus the Avalanche.
Last season, Kuemper failed to reach the 20-win mark for the second time in the last three years, posting a 19-14-15 record in 50 regular-season tilts. It's unlikely the Kings will rack up nearly that many overtime defeats in 2026-27, which should help Kuemper get back to his winning way.
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Kings' Darcy Kuemper: Not busy in preseason win
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Kuemper stopped 17 shots in Saturday's 6-2 preseason win over the Ducks.
Anaheim took a 2-1 lead late in the first period on a Beckett Sennecke power-play tally, but Kuemper shut the door from there as Los Angeles took control. The 36-year-old netminder is coming off a disappointing campaign, going 19-14-15 in 50 appearances with a 2.78 GAA and .891 save percentage, and Kuemper could cede more work to backup Anton Forsberg this season if he can't regain his prior form.
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Kings' Darcy Kuemper: Leads Kings on ice
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Kuemper will patrol the home crease in Saturday's preseason game against the Ducks, per Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site.
Kuemper will look to bounce back after he allowed five goals on 34 shots in Tuesday's 6-3 loss to Utah. While he dealt with injuries down the stretch of the 2025-26 campaign, he had a down year by his standards, posting a 19-14-15 record, a 2.78 GAA and an .891 save percentage across 50 regular-season outings. He'll likely open the season as the Kings' No. 1 option, but will face real competition for playing time against Anton Forsberg.
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Kings' Darcy Kuemper: Struggles in preseason action
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Kuemper turned aside 29 of 34 shots in a 6-3 preseason loss to Utah on Tuesday.
Exhibition action has to be taken with a grain of salt, but it's still not encouraging to see him surrender five goals. Kuemper left plenty to be desired in 2025-26 with a 19-14-15 record, 2.78 GAA and .891 save percentage in 50 regular-season appearances. It's possible he'll bounce back, but he's 36 years old, so at this point, his age is a factor. The presence of Anton Forsberg also means Kuemper has a credible competitor for the top job.
