Darcy Kuemper - NHL News & Rumors

Placed on injured reserve Kuemper (undisclosed) was designated for injured reserve Friday.

Impact Kuemper's status hasn't been updated since he left Wednesday's matchup with Colorado due to his undisclosed injury but this move will sideline him for at least the next two games. With the veteran netminder shelved David Rittich figures to carry the load while Erik Portillo was recalled from AHL Ontario.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Rantanen has 9th career hat trick, Avalanche beat Kings 4-2

Mikko Rantanen scored twice in the third period to complete his ninth career hat trick, and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Los Angeles Kings 4-2

NOVEMBER 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Leaves game with injury Kuemper (undisclosed) left Wednesday's game versus the Avalanche due to an injury sustained in the third period, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.

Impact Kuemper left with 15:28 left in the third period. He stopped 18 of 20 shots prior to his exit, and the game was tied at 2-2 when David Rittich took over between the pipes. Kuemper dealt with a lower-body injury earlier in the season, so there may be some concern he aggravated the issue. If Kuemper misses time, Pheonix Copley is likely to be called up from AHL Ontario prior to Saturday's game versus the Red Wings.

NOVEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Guarding road goal Wednesday Kuemper is set to start on the road against Colorado on Wednesday, per Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site.

Impact Kuemper has a 4-2-3 record, 2.65 GAA and .899 save percentage in nine appearances in 2024-25. He's lost his last two starts, but he received just three goals worth of support over those two games while surrendering only five markers. The Avalanche rank 10th offensively with 3.44 goals per game and have won three of their past four matches with the lone exception being a defeat at hands of the 15-1-0 Jets. In other words, Kuemper has a challenging assignment ahead of him.

NOVEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Tough loss in Calgary Kuemper turned aside 25 of 27 shots in Monday's 3-1 loss to the Flames, with Calgary's final goal getting scored into an empty net.

Impact The veteran netminder kept the Flames off the board in the first period, but Kuemper gave up two tallies in the second and the Kings' offense didn't show signs of life until late in the third. Kuemper has allowed three goals or less in six straight starts, going 3-2-1 with a 2.17 GAA and .906 save percentage, and he's enjoying life in Los Angeles' stingy scheme -- Monday's 27 shots were the most he'd faced during that six-start stretch.

NOVEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

"Not so fast my friend!" - Darcy Kuemper

NOVEMBER 12 • YOUTUBE

Backlund, Wolf lead Flames to 3-1 win over Kings

Captain Mikael Backlund had a goal and assist to lead the Calgary Flames to a gritty 3-1 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Monday

NOVEMBER 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Set to face Flames Kuemper was the first goalie off the ice at the morning skate, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports, indicating he will guard the road goal Monday versus Calgary.

Impact Kuemper has one victory over his last three outings (1-1-1), stopping 53 of 59 shots and earning a shutout despite posting an .898 save percentage. He has a 4-1-3 record with a 2.72 GAA and an .896 save percentage through eight appearances this season. Calgary ranks 20th in the league with 2.80 goals per game in 2024-25.

NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Falls to Canucks Kuemper stopped 19 of 22 shots in Thursday's 4-2 loss to the Canucks. The fourth goal was an empty-netter

Impact The Kings knocked in the first goal against Kuemper themselves, but he wasn't sharp enough against a division foe. It was his first regulation loss of the season, though his team's defensive structure hasn't helped to make his numbers look better. Kuemper is now 4-1-3 with a 2.72 GAA and an .896 save percentage over eight starts. The Kings host the Blue Jackets on Saturday.

NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Hughes continues hot streak, Canucks overcome loss of Boeser to beat Kings 4-2

Quinn Hughes had a goal and an assist, and the Vancouver Canucks overcame the loss of top scorer Brock Boeser to beat the Los Angeles Kings 4-2

NOVEMBER 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Exits ice first Thursday Kuemper was the first goalie off the ice Thursday, Russell Morgan of Hockey Royalty reports, indicating he'll guard the home cage against Vancouver.

Impact Kuemper is undefeated in regulation over his last six outings, posting a 3-0-3 record, 2.94 GAA and .885 save percentage. As long as he continues to secure points for his team, the veteran netminder should see the bulk of the workload moving forward, relegating David Rittich firmly to the No. 2 role.

NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Goaltender Darcy Kuemper | 11.04 LA Kings Shutout the Nashville Predators on the Road

NOVEMBER 5 • YOUTUBE

Blanks Preds on Monday Kuemper made 16 saves in Monday's 3-0 win over Nashville.

Impact The Kings' defense was at peak stinginess, allowing only three shots in the third period, and Kuemper took care of the rest. It's the first shutout of the season for the veteran netminder, and since returning in late October from a lower-body injury Kuemper has looked sharp, going 3-0-1 over his last four starts with a 1.97 GAA and .910 save percentage.

NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

NHL roundup: Kuemper helps visiting Kings shut out Predators 3-0 NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Darcy Kuemper made 16 saves for his first shutout of the season and 32nd overall, helping the Los Angeles Kings beat...

NOVEMBER 5 • THESTAR.COM

Darcy Kuemper makes 16 saves for 32nd career shutout in the Kings' 3-0 victory over the Predators

Darcy Kuemper made 16 saves for his first shutout of the season and 32nd overall, helping the Los Angeles Kings beat the Nashville Predators 3-0 on Monday night

NOVEMBER 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Set to start Monday Kuemper was the first goalie off the ice at the morning skate, Jared Shafran of LA Kings Insider reports, indicating he will defend the road net Monday versus Nashville.

Impact Kuemper is coming off an 18-save effort in Saturday's 3-2 shootout loss to Chicago. He has a 3-0-3 record with a 3.11 GAA and an .890 save percentage through six outings this season. Nashville is tied for 25th in the league with 2.64 goals per game in 2024-25.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Late collapse against Chicago Kuemper made 18 saves in regulation and overtime and failed to make a stop on three shootout attempts in Saturday's 4-3 loss to Chicago.

Impact He appeared to be in complete control as he took a shutout into the third period, but things fell apart for Kuemper when a seemingly harmless Nick Foligno shot early in the final frame trickled through his legs, and the 34-year-old goalie then swept it into the net himself when he reached back to find it. Kuemper's day ended with an 0-for-3 showing in the shootout, which was capped by Ryan Donato deking him out of his shorts for the winner. Kuemper still has yet to take a regulation loss this season, going 3-0-3 in six starts, but his 3.11 GAA and .890 save percentage could cause him to lose his grip on the No. 1 job -- which would be a repeat of his fate in 2023-24 with the Capitals.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 2 • YOUTUBE

Facing Chicago Kuemper will patrol the home crease Saturday against the Blackhawks, according to Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site.

Impact Kuemper has won his last two outings, including a 23-save effort in a 6-3 victory over Vegas on Wednesday. He has a 3-0-2 record with a 3.16 GAA and an .895 save percentage in five appearances this campaign. Chicago sits 26th in the league with 2.64 goals per game in 2024-25.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

VGK@LAK: Pearson scores goal against Darcy Kuemper | Vegas Golden Knights VGK@LAK: Pearson scores goal against Darcy Kuemper

OCTOBER 31 • NHL.COM

VGK@LAK: Dorofeyev scores goal against Darcy Kuemper | Vegas Golden Knights VGK@LAK: Dorofeyev scores goal against Darcy Kuemper

OCTOBER 31 • NHL.COM

VGK@LAK: Dorofeyev scores PPG against Darcy Kuemper | Vegas Golden Knights VGK@LAK: Dorofeyev scores PPG against Darcy Kuemper

OCTOBER 31 • NHL.COM

Defeats Vegas Kuemper stopped 23 of 26 shots in Wednesday's 6-3 win over the Golden Knights.

Impact Kuemper was able to extend the Golden Knights' road woes, sending them to their fourth straight road loss (0-3-1) of the year. The 34-year-old netminder has allowed five goals on 52 shots over two starts since he returned from a lower-body injury. Kuemper still looks set to be eased into the No. 1 job again -- the Kings play at home Saturday versus the Blackhawks before a road back-to-back in Nashville on Monday and Minnesota on Tuesday. Kuemper is 3-0-2 with a 3.16 GAA and an .895 save percentage through five starts this season.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Anze Kopitar has 3 points, picks up 800th career assist in Kings' 6-3 victory over Golden Knights

Anze Kopitar had a goal and two assists, including the his 800th career assist

OCTOBER 31 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tending twine Wednesday Kuemper will start at home versus the Golden Knights on Wednesday, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.

Impact Kuemper won his return from a lower-body injury, stopping 24 of 26 shots against Utah on Saturday. He'll draw a tough start Wednesday, though the Golden Knights have yet to win away from home (0-2-1).

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

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