Portillo was reassigned to AHL Ontario on Wednesday.
The Kings promptly returned Portillo to the minors after acquiring Pheonix Copley from Tampa Bay on Wednesday for future considerations. Copley could compete for playing time with Anton Forsberg if Darcy Kuemper (lower body) misses any game action. The 25-year-old Portillo has a 3.50 GAA and an .854 save percentage in two outings with Ontario this year.
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Kings' Erik Portillo: Recalled by Los Angeles
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Portillo was recalled from AHL Ontario on Wednesday, Russell Morgan of Hockey Royalty reports.
Portillo made his NHL debut for the Kings in November of 2024, and he'll provide goaltending depth behind Darcy Kuemper and Anton Forsberg. In two minor-league appearances this year, Portillo has gone 1-0-1 with a 3.50 GAA and an .854 save percentage.
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Kings' Erik Portillo: Sent to AHL Ontario
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Portillo was reassigned to AHL Ontario on Friday.
Portillo should be the first goaltender recalled in case of an injury to either Darcy Kuemper or Anton Forsberg. Portillo made his NHL debut last season, allowing one goal on 29 shots in a 2-1 win over Anaheim on Nov. 29.
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Kings' Erik Portillo: Recalled by Los Angeles
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Portillo was recalled from AHL Ontario on Thursday.
Portillo was reassigned to the minors Wednesday, but he'll rejoin the NHL club a day later with two games remaining on the Kings' preseason schedule. Despite being recalled Thursday, the 25-year-old will likely head back to the minors before the start of the regular season.
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Kings' Erik Portillo: Heads to minors
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Portillo was reassigned to AHL Ontario on Wednesday.
Los Angeles also sent Kenny Connors, Francesco Pinelli, Jared Wright, Jakub Dvorak, Jack Millar, Tim Rego, Otto Salin, Kirill Kirsanov and Isaiah Saville to Ontario. The 25-year-old Portillo had a 2.82 GAA and an .889 save percentage across 24 regular-season outings with Ontario in 2024-25. Portillo is believed to be behind Darcy Kuemper, Anton Forsberg and Pheonix Copley in the depth charts, so Portillo isn't likely to start for the Kings unless at least two goaltenders are injured.
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Kings' Erik Portillo: Wins NHL debut
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Portillo made 28 saves in his NHL debut Friday in a 2-1 win over the Ducks.
Portillo was fantastic, and he even made the NHL record book with the win. He's just the second goalie in NHL history to win his NHL debut when he started the game but had another goaltender on his team log an appearance. Portillo blew off a skate blade and needed a repair that took longer than the length of a standard stoppage. Portillo is the goalie that got away from the Sabres, who drafted him, but he refused to sign there, and they traded his rights to the Kings. He has a strong upside and plays inside a strong system. His future is bright.
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Kings' Erik Portillo: Making first career NHL start
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Portillo will start in Friday's game against the Ducks, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.
Portillo was recalled from AHL Ontario last Sunday, and the 24-year-old will make the first start of his career after dressing as the backup goaltender in the Kings' last few games since being called up. Portillo has a 4-2-0 record with Ontario this season, posting a 2.68 GAA and a .906 save percentage.
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Kings' Erik Portillo: Brought up from AHL
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Portillo was recalled from AHL Ontario on Sunday.
The Kings sent down Pheonix Copley in a corresponding move. Portillo will probably occupy the backup role behind David Rittich in Monday's road game against San Jose due to the absence of Darcy Kuemper (undisclosed).
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Kings' Erik Portillo: Recalled from minors
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Portillo was recalled on an emergency basis from AHL Ontario on Friday.
The Kings need a backup netminder, as Darcy Kuemper suffered an undisclosed injury in Wednesday's tilt versus Colorado and was placed on injured reserve Friday. David Rittich will get the start Saturday versus Detroit, while Portillo will be the backup. Portillo was 3-2-0 with a 3.02 GAA and an .891 save percentage over five AHL appearances to begin the season.
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Kings' Erik Portillo: In net Monday
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Portillo will guard the road crease in Monday's exhibition contest versus Utah, Jared Shafran of LA Kings Insider reports.
Portillo posted a 24-11-3 record with a 2.50 GAA and a .918 save percentage in 39 regular-season appearances with AHL Ontario in 2023-24. The 24-year-old will likely be limited to the AHL again in 2024-25 -- the Kings currently have three veteran netminders in training camp.
