DARCY KUEMPER NEWS

Good to go Saturday Kuemper (undisclosed) has been given a clean bill of health and is expected to get the start versus Columbus on Saturday, Tarik El-Bashir of Monumental Sports Network reports.

Impact Kuemper is 3-3-2 with a 3.07 GAA and .892 save percentage. The 33-year-old has missed the last three games, and had to be helped off the ice at practice Thursday, but he practiced Friday and has been cleared to play. He will face the Blue Jackets, who are 27th in NHL scoring, averaging 2.71 goals per game.

NOVEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice Friday Kuemper (undisclosed) was back at practice Friday, Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Kuemper was injured during practice Thursday and was helped off the ice. He has missed the last three games with an undisclosed injury, although he was healthy enough Tuesday to back up Charlie Lindgren. Kuemper is 3-3-2 with a 3.07 GAA and .892 save percentage, his worst peripherals since the 2016-17 season when he had a 3.13 GAA for the Wild in 18 games. Kuemper has never had a save percentage under .900 for an entire season in his NHL career.

NOVEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Injured at practice Kuemper needed to be helped to the locker room after getting hit with a shot at practice Wednesday, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.

Impact Kuemper had just returned from an undisclosed injury to serve as the backup versus Vegas on Tuesday and now finds himself potentially injured again. As long as it's nothing serious, Kuemper could still be available when the Caps return to action against Columbus on Saturday. If he does miss more time, Charlie Lindgren figures to take on the starting role.

NOVEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suiting up Tuesday Kuemper (undisclosed) will be Charlie Lindgren's backup in Tuesday's home contest against Vegas, according to Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post.

Impact Kuemper sat out the past two games after getting banged up in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime loss to Florida. He has a 3-3-2 record this season with a 3.07 GAA and an .892 save percentage in eight appearances.

NOVEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Saturday Kuemper (undisclosed) isn't ready to return for Saturday's road contest versus the Islanders.

Impact Kuemper was last in net for Wednesday's 4-3 overtime loss to Florida. He has a 3-3-2 record, 3.07 GAA and .892 save percentage in eight contests this year. Hunter Shepard is set to start Saturday while Charlie Lindgren will serve as the backup.

NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't dress Friday Kuemper will not suit up against New Jersey on Friday after coach Spencer Carbery told reporters that Kuemper was "a little nicked up in the last game," Mike Morreale of NHL.com re...

Impact Kuemper's injury doesn't sound particularly serious, so he may return in time for the second of Washington's back-to-back versus the Islanders on Saturday. The Canadian backstop has given up three or more goals five times in eight games this season. In his stead, Charlie Lindgren will get the nod on the road against the Devils on Friday.

NOVEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Loses in overtime Kuemper surrendered four goals on 25 shots in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Panthers.

Impact Kuemper let leads of 1-0 and 3-2 slip away in this contest before Sam Reinhart won it for the Panthers 15 seconds into overtime. This was the first time in four starts Kuemper had allowed four or more goals. The 33-year-old slipped to 3-3-2 with a 3.07 GAA and an .892 save percentage through eight starts this season. The Capitals are on the road for a back-to-back Friday and Saturday, visiting the Devils and then the Islanders. Expect Kuemper and Charlie Lindgren to split those starts.

NOVEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Slated to start Kuemper is set to guard the home crease Wednesday versus Florida, per Tarik El-Bashir of Monumental Sports Network.

Impact Kuemper will attempt to bounce back after stopping just 18 of 21 shots in a 3-0 loss to the Islanders on Thursday. He has a 3-3-1 record, 2.94 GAA and .899 save percentage in seven contests this season. The Panthers are tied for 22nd offensively with 2.82 goals per game this year.

NOVEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Can't overcome queasy first frame Kuemper made 18 saves in a 3-0 loss to the Islanders on Thursday.

Impact He likely wanted to wish the first period away -- the Isles had just two shots on goal and they scored on both. Kuemper is doing what he can this season, but the Caps continue to struggle offensively and are unable to stake him a lead. He's going to be a tough play this season.

NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting versus Islanders Kuemper will protect the home goal versus the Islanders on Thursday, Ethan Sears of the New York Post reports.

Impact Kuemper has bounced back from a poor start to the season, winning each of his last two starts. He's 3-2-1 with a 2.92 GAA and a .903 save percentage through six outings. The Islanders have scored 17 times over their last six games and continue to display an inconsistent offense.

NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sharp in third win Kuemper made 30 saves in Sunday's 3-1 win over the Sharks.

Impact The one goal that got past the netminder was the product of some bad luck -- a strange bounce off the end boards midway through the first period sent the puck to the opposite side of the net than Kuemper expected, and Luke Kunin was able to shovel it home over the scrambling netminder's pad. Kuemper didn't get rattled and shut San Jose down the rest of the way. Through six appearances, the 33-year-old sports a 3-2-1 record with a 2.92 GAA and .903 save percentage.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Sunday Kuemper will patrol the home crease Sunday against the Sharks, Tarik El-Bashir of Monumental Sports Network reports.

Impact Kuemper is coming off a 39-save performance in Friday's 3-2 shootout win over Minnesota. He has a 2-2-1 record this season with a 3.29 GAA and an .890 save percentage through five games played. San Jose has scored only eight goals over eight games this campaign.

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sharp in shootout win Kuemper made 39 saves in regulation and overtime before denying all seven shootout attempts he faced in Friday's 3-2 win over the Wild.

Impact The 33-year-old was locked in for most of the night, and the only two pucks to beat him came after defensive breakdowns by the Capitals. Kuemper hasn't been sharp overall to begin the season, going 2-2-1 with a 3.29 GAA and .890 save percentage in five starts, but this performance might be a sign he's finding his rhythm. He'll likely be back between the pipes Sunday against the Sharks.

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tending twine Friday Kuemper will get the start for Friday's home game against the Wild, Ethan Cadeaux of Monumental Sports Network reports.

Impact Kuemper will look to give the Capitals their first win streak of the season following a thrilling 6-4 win against the Devils on Wednesday. The 33-year-old sports a 3.67 GAA and .868 save percentage behind a 1-2-1 record in four starts this season.

OCTOBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Needs to be a lot better Kuemper made 13 saves in a 4-1 loss to Toronto on Tuesday.

Impact Kuemper needs to be better. There's no other way to put it. The Caps have scored only six regulation goals in five games this season, but at least they mustered 36 shots on Joseph Woll in Toronto's net. The Leafs didn't have a lot of shots, but they sure made the most of the ones they got. Kuemper was beaten far side by Morgan Rielly on a first period power play. Then John Tavares redirected a puck past him early in the second, and William Nylander roofed a puck after wheeling past defender Nick Jensen just 48 seconds later. Auston Matthews sealed the Leafs scoring with a one-timer on a power play later that frame. With the team's scoring struggles, Kuemper needs to perform at an elite level for the Caps to have a chance.

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Guarding goal Tuesday Kuemper will patrol the home crease Tuesday versus Toronto, Tarik El-Bashir of Monumental Sports Network reports.

Impact Kuemper is coming off a 25-save effort in Saturday's 3-2 overtime loss to Montreal. He has given up nine goals in his past two outings (0-1-1) after starting the season with a brilliant 38-save performance in a 3-2 win over Calgary.

OCTOBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Great game for naught Kuemper made 25 saves in a 3-2 overtime loss to the Canadiens on Saturday.

Impact Kuemper had a great game, but was hung out to dry a lot by his teammates. The Caps have struggled to score this season, notching six goals in four games. Kuemper is 1-2 with 11 goals allowed on 97 shots. This could be a long season for the netminder and his managers.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting in Montreal Kuemper will protect the road goal Saturday versus the Canadiens, Marc Antoine Godin of Radio Canada reports.

Impact Kuemper will make his third straight start. He's allowed eight goals on 69 shots over his first two appearances of the season. The Canadiens have scored 10 times over three contests, but their forward depth is being tested with Kirby Dach (knee) out for the year.

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Torched for six goals Kuemper allowed six goals on 29 shots in Wednesday's 6-1 loss to the Senators.

Impact Kuemper gave up four goals within the first 25 minutes of the contest, and the Capitals never put up much of a comeback effort. He's now 1-1-0 with eight goals allowed on 69 shots through his two starts. It speaks volumes that the Capitals left their top goalie in net for this blowout -- with Charlie Lindgren (undisclosed) out, it appears Clay Stevenson is an emergency option only. Kuemper will likely start again Saturday in Montreal.

OCTOBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Facing Senators Kuemper will protect the road goal Wednesday versus the Senators, per TSN 1200 Ottawa.

Impact Unsurprisingly, Kuemper will get the nod with Charlie Lindgren (undisclosed) not on the road trip. Kuemper turned aside 38 of 40 shots to earn a shootout win over the Flames on Monday in his first start of the season. The Senators' offense has been clicking early on, so this will be a test for the 33-year-old goalie.

OCTOBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wins in shootout Kuemper stopped 38 of 40 shots in Monday's 3-2 shootout win over the Flames.

Impact Kuemper had to be sharp after the Capitals got off to a slow start. He allowed two goals in the first period but shut things down after that, allowing the Capitals to make a comeback. This was Kuemper's first start of 2023-24 after he missed Opening Night to be with his family after the birth of his first child. The 33-year-old is expected to see the bulk of the playing time between the pipes for Washington this season, especially if Charlie Lindgren (undisclosed) misses any additional time. The Capitals' next two games are on the road, with stops in Ottawa on Wednesday and Montreal on Saturday.

OCTOBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Slated to start Monday Kuemper is expected to be between the pipes at home versus Calgary on Monday, Tarik El-Bashir of Monumental Sports Network reports.

Impact Kuemper looks poised to make his season debut after missing Opening Night due to the birth of his child. The netminder underwhelmed last season, earning just 22 wins in 57 contests while posting a 2.87 GAA and .908 save percentage. There will be some questions regarding the backup after Charlie Lindgren (undisclosed) was deemed a game-time call.

OCTOBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Practices Sunday Kuemper (personal) was on the ice for Sunday's practice, Jared Serre of Washington Hockey Now reports.

Impact Kuemper was on paternity leave following the birth of his first child and was absent for Washington's 4-0 loss to the Penguins on Friday. With Clay Stevenson having been returned to the minors, the 33-year-old seems likely to make his season debut against the Flames but further clarification is expected prior to puck drop.

OCTOBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not available Friday Kuemper (personal) won't suit up for Friday's game versus the Penguins, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports.

Impact Kuemper is with his family after welcoming a baby boy. The 33-year-old will miss the Capitals' season opener, but he should be back soon to take on a starting role. The Capitals' next game is Monday versus the Flames.

OCTOBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

May not play Friday Per Ben Raby of The Hockey News. Kuemper may not play Friday as his wife gave birth to a boy Thursday night.

Impact Kuemper was not at morning practice and the Capitals called up netminder Clay Stevenson just in case Kuemper is unable to play. Kuemper was 22-26-7 with a 2.87 GAA and .908 save percentage last season, a year after he backstopped the Avalanche to the Stanley Cup.

OCTOBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE