Darcy Kuemper - NHL News & Rumors

Helps team get point Kuemper made 23 saves in a 3-2 overtime loss to the Predators on Saturday.

Impact The Kings were flat for the first two-and-a-half periods, and Kuemper kept things close until they woke up. But he caught out of the crease in OT, and Nick Blakenburg had an easy open net to get the winner. Kuemper and David Rittich are in a straight platoon this season; each netminder has started 16 games. But Kuemper's .911 save percentage is significantly better than Rittich's .890, even with similar GAAs (2.40 Kuemper vs 2.49 Rittich). The Kings are a strong team, so Kuemper is going to deliver for you whenever he's in net.

2 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Alex Turcotte scores 1st-period goal as the Kings beat the struggling Rangers 5-1

Alex Turcotte and Warren Foegele scored in the first period, and the Los Angeles Kings beat the New York Rangers 5-1 for their seventh win in eight games

DECEMBER 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tending twine Saturday Kuemper will guard the road goal versus the Rangers on Saturday, per Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site.

Impact Kuemper has won his last two outings, stopping 41 of 43 shots. He has a 6-2-3 record with one shutout, a 2.37 GAA and a .907 save percentage through 12 appearances this season. The Rangers rank 12th in the league with 3.18 goals per game in 2024-25.

DECEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Not busy in Tuesday's win Kuemper turned aside 19 shots in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Islanders.

Impact Anders Lee ended any thoughts of a shutout midway through the second period, but otherwise Kuemper was relatively unbothered on the night. The veteran goalie has won two straight starts since returning from an undisclosed injury, and on the season Kuemper has gone 6-2-3 in 12 appearances with a 2.38 GAA and .907 save percentage.

DECEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Kings defeat the Islanders 3-1 for their 6th straight win

Adrian Kempe and Kevin Fiala scored, Darcy Kuemper made 19 saves and the Los Angeles Kings beat the New York Islanders 3-1 for their sixth straight win

DECEMBER 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

LAK@NYI: Lee scores goal against Darcy Kuemper | New York Islanders LAK@NYI: Lee scores goal against Darcy Kuemper

DECEMBER 11 • NHL.COM

Slated to start Tuesday Kuemper will defend the road net against the Islanders on Tuesday, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports.

Impact Kuemper is coming off a 22-save performance in Saturday's 4-1 win over Minnesota. He has a 5-2-3 record with one shutout, a 2.50 GAA and a .904 save percentage through 11 appearances this season. The Islanders have scored 2.59 goals per game in 2024-25, tied for 25th in the league with Boston.

DECEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Triumphant in return to action Kuemper stopped 22 of 23 shots in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Wild.

Impact The Kings had a couple of empty-net goals to make it look easier than it was. Kuemper worked with a thin lead for much of the game, but he was up to the task to quiet one of the hottest teams in the league -- the Wild had won five in a row prior to this contest. This was Kuemper's first action since Nov. 13 due to an undisclosed injury that cost him seven contests before he served as backup Wednesday against the Stars. Kuemper is 5-2-3 with a 2.50 GAA and a .907 save percentage through 11 starts. The Kings may opt to alternate their goalies given Kuemper's injury woes and David Rittich's strong performance so far. They begin a seven-game road trip against the Islanders on Tuesday.

DECEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Kuemper, Kings hold red-hot Wild under wraps 4-1 to extend win streak to 5

Adrian Kempe and Alex Laferriere scored goals, Darcy Kuemper made 22 saves, and the Los Angeles Kings beat Minnesota 4-1 to end the Wild’s five-game win streak

DECEMBER 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starting against Wild Kuemper will start at home versus the Wild on Saturday, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.

Impact Kuemper was activated from injured reserve and served as backup to David Rittich in Wednesday's 3-2 win over the Stars. The 34-year-old Kuemper will now get his first game action since Nov. 13. He has gone 4-2-3 with a 2.65 GAA and an .899 save percentage over 10 outings this season, and the Wild are coming off a 5-1 win over the Ducks on Friday.

DECEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Activated off injured reserve Kuemper (undisclosed) was taken off injured reserve Wednesday.

Impact Kuemper hasn't been in the lineup since Nov. 13 due to the injury. He has a 4-2-3 record, 2.65 GAA and .899 save percentage in 10 appearances in 2024-25. Goaltender Erik Portillo has been reassigned to AHL Ontario in a correspounding move. David Rittich, who started in six of LA's seven games during Kuemper's absence, might continue to get the majority of the Kings' starts, but his workload will decrease now that Kuemper is available.

DECEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Erik Portillo earns his 1st NHL victory in the Kings' 2-1 win over the Ducks in the Freeway Faceoff

Alex Laferriere scored the tiebreaking goal early in the third period, and Erik Portillo made 28 saves to win his NHL debut in the Los Angeles Kings’ 2-1 victory over the Anaheim D...

NOVEMBER 29 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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.

NOVEMBER 15 • 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

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Kings defeat the Islanders 3-1 for their 6th straight win

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Erik Portillo earns his 1st NHL victory in the Kings' 2-1 win over the Ducks in the Freeway Faceoff

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