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Kings' Scott Laughton: Records helper in loss
Laughton notched an assist and two hits in Tuesday's 4-1 loss to the Oilers.
This was Laughton's first point in five games this season. The 32-year-old center has filled a middle-six role with minimal power-play time, and the Kings' struggles on offense certainly have helped his output. He has earned eight shots on net, 12 hits, four blocked shots, seven PIM and a minus-2 rating. The Kings are still tinkering with line combinations under new head coach Peter Laviolette, so Laughton could move around a bit more until something clicks.
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Kings' Brandt Clarke: Scores lone goal in loss
Clarke scored a goal on six shots and added two PIM in Tuesday's 4-1 loss to the Oilers.
While the Kings have started the year poorly, Clarke's offense has been a bright spot. The goal was his first of the year to go with three assists and 15 shots on net. The 23-year-old defenseman hasn't been credited with a hit yet, but he has racked up 15 PIM and nine blocked shots, showing multiple ways to frustrate opponents. As long as the penalties don't become reckless, Clarke is a lock to handle top-four minutes.
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Kings' Anton Forsberg: Perfect in relief outing
Forsberg stopped all nine shots he faced in relief of Darcy Kuemper in Tuesday's 4-1 loss to the Oilers.
The only goal Edmonton scored over the final two periods was an empty-netter. Forsberg obviously didn't face a lot of traffic, but he took care of what came his way, which is better than he did in his Oct. 3 start against the Sharks. He's given up five goals on 34 shots over two outings this season. With the Kings starting the year 0-3-2, the starting job in goal is up for grabs. Their next game is at home versus the Bruins on Saturday.
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Kings' Darcy Kuemper: Pulled after first period
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
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' Jared Wright: Sent to minors
Wright was loaned to AHL Ontario on Monday.
Wright was brought up by the Kings on Friday and got into Saturday's game in Vegas, logging three shots in 10:24 of ice time . The 23-year-old is not eligible to be recalled again until he plays at least one game with the Reign. Unless the Kings summon another forward from the minors in the near future, the team will have to roll with 11 forwards and seven blueliners Tuesday against the Oilers.
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Kings' Artemi Panarin: Strikes for lone goal on power play
Panarin scored a power-play goal on five shots in Saturday's 2-1 overtime loss to the Golden Knights.
Panarin tied the game at 1-1 in the second period with his goal. He's started the season hot with three goals, one assist, 15 shots on net and a minus-4 rating over four contests. Panarin is arguably the most reliable forward in the Kings' lineup and should provide steady offense throughout the season.
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Kings' Darcy Kuemper: Takes overtime loss
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
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' Alex Turcotte: Lands on IR
Turcotte (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve by the Kings on Saturday.
Prior to the injury, Turcotte was off to a solid start to the 2026-27 campaign, where he had an assist, a plus-1 rating, four PIM, a shot on goal and four hits across three appearances. He had been operating as the Kings' second-line center alongside Alex Laferriere and Trevor Moore. With the move to injured reserve, Turcotte will be sidelined for at least a week, meaning his next chance to play will be Oct. 17 against the Bruins. In his absence, Samuel Helenius will likely be a regular name in the Kings' lineup.
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Kings' Mats Zuccarello: Moved to IR
Zuccarello (undisclosed) was put on injured reserve Saturday.
Zuccarello was declared week-to-week Friday, so moving him to IR is a logical next step to free a roster spot. The 39-year-old has an assist in three appearances with the Kings in 2026-27. Alex Turcotte (undisclosed) was also placed on injured reserve Saturday, and Los Angeles was already missing Kevin Fiala (lower leg), so the Kings' forward group is in a rough spot. Erik Haula and Trevor Moore might be among those who play a bigger role due to the Kings' injuries.
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Kings' Jared Wright: Inks two-year contract
Wright signed a two-year, $1.85 million contract extension with the Kings on Saturday.
Wright has two goals and one assist in two appearances for AHL Ontario this campaign. In 23 NHL regular-season appearances with the Kings in 2025-26, he registered four assists, 32 shots on goal, 18 blocked shots and 27 hits.
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Kings' Alex Turcotte: Considered day-to-day
Head coach Peter Laviolette said Friday that Turcotte is considered day-to-day due to an undisclosed injury, Alexander Legget of MayorsManor.com reports.
Turcotte appeared in each of the Kings' first three games of the regular season, recording an assist, four hits, four PIM and a blocked shot while averaging 14:06 of ice time. However, he didn't practice Friday, and it's not yet clear whether he'll be available for Saturday's game against Vegas.
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Kings' Mats Zuccarello: Considered week-to-week
Zuccarello (undisclosed) was labeled week-to-week by head coach Peter Laviolette on Friday, Alexander Legget of Mayors Manor reports.
Zuccarello was already ruled out for Saturday's clash with Vegas, but it seems that he will be sidelined for even longer. With Alex Turcotte (undisclosed) also on the shelf, the Kings suddenly find themselves looking a little thin at forward. Look for Samuel Helenius and Andre Lee to be in contention for additional minutes while Zuccarello is out of action.
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Kings' Mats Zuccarello: Unavailable for Saturday
Zuccarello (undisclosed) isn't expected to play Saturday in Vegas, per Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site.
Zuccarello hasn't been ruled out for Tuesday's home game against Edmonton. The 39-year-old has an assist in three outings with Los Angeles. Trevor Moore or Joel Armia might get an opportunity to move up to the second line for the duration of Zuccarello's absence.
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Kings' Jared Wright: Recalled by Los Angeles
Wright was recalled from AHL Ontario on Friday.
Wright made 23 regular-season appearances for the Kings last year and recorded no goals, four assists, 27 hits, 18 blocked shots and four PIM while averaging 11:26 of ice time. Mats Zuccarello (undisclosed) isn't expected to travel with the Kings ahead of Saturday's game in Vegas, so Wright should provide additional depth for Los Angeles.
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Team Statistical Rankings
| GF AVG | GA AVG | Power Play | |
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2.16 (29th) |
4.12 (29th) |
15.8 (22nd) |
Injuries
| Player | Injury |
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| K. Fiala LW Kevin Fiala LW | Lower Leg |
| M. Zuccarello RW Mats Zuccarello RW | Undisclosed |
| A. Turcotte C Alex Turcotte C | Undisclosed |
| J. Dvorak D Jakub Dvorak D | Upper Body |