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Darcy Kuemper News
Kuemper starts for the Wild.

Kuemper (illness) missed his scheduled start on Tuesday and sat out Wednesday, but he will be back between the pipes tonight in Nashville. Kuemper allowed two goals on 30 shots in a loss to the Sharks in his last start. Despite his recent struggles, Kuemper is 7-3-0 at home this season—however his .885 SV% at Xcel Energy Center is alarming.

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Kuemper is in the 'starter's crease' at the gameday skate.

Kuemper (illness) missed his scheduled start on Tuesday and sat out Wednesday, but it looks like he will be back between the pipes tonight in Nashville. Kuemper allowed two goals on 30 shots in a loss to the Sharks in his last start. Despite his recent struggles, Kuemper is 7-3-0 at home this season—however his .885 SV% at Xcel Energy Center is alarming.

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Kuemper did not start Tuesday due to an illness.

Kuemper was scheduled to start last night vs. Chicago, but ended up serving as the backup because he was sick. Michael Russo from the Minnesota Star Tribune said that Kuemper looks like he got “hit by a bus” so he must not be doing very well. He is not expected to be available on Wednesday vs. Boston.

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Kuemper will be in goal vs. the Blackhawks.

Kuemper surrendered two goals on 30 shots in Thursday’s loss to the Sharks. Kuemper had a ridiculous start to the year, but now sits at 11-9-0 with a 2.45 GAA and .906 SV%. Tonight he draws a brutal matchup in Chicago. The Blackhawks have won nine of 10. Kuemper is 4-6-0 despite posting a 2.42 GAA and .920 SV%.

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Kuemper will be in goal for the Wild.

Kuemper allowed five goals on 18 shots in the Wild’s loss to the Ducks last Friday. It has been ugly for Kuemper as of late, losing two of four with a 4.41 GAA and .848 SV%. He won his first start against the Sharks, but his road record is not great—4-5-0 with a 2.46 GAA and .918 SV%.

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Kuemper starts Friday for the Wild.

Kuemper allowed one goal on 19 shots in the Wild’ 2-1 win over the Canadiens on Wednesday. It was a big win over a good Montreal team, but he draws another tough matchup tonight against the visiting Anaheim Ducks. However, Kuemper is 7-2-0 with a 2.08 GAA and .902 SV% at home this season.

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Kuemper starts for the Wild on Wednesday.

Kuemper gave up four goals on 45 shots in the Wild’s 5-4 OT win over the Stars on Friday. After a superb October, Kuemper went 5-5-0 with a 2.91 GAA and .900 SV% in 10 starts in November. Tonight, he makes his second start vs. Montreal—he made 27 saves in a 4-1 loss to the Habs on November 8th.

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Kuemper starts in goal for the Wild.

Kuemper was pulled after allowing four goals on 10 shots in the Wild’s loss to Los Angeles on Wednesday. Despite the brutal outing, the Wild will give Kuemper a chance to bounce-back tonight in Dallas. In his first two starts of the season against the Stars, he is 2-0-0 with a 1.00 GAA and .958 SV%.

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Kuemper is expected to get the nod for Minnesota.

Kuemper gave up two goals on 28 shots in a 2-1 loss to Tampa Bay on Saturday. He was given Sunday night off, so it looks like he will be back in goal tonight vs. the Kings. In seven home starts, Kuemper has gone 6-1-0 with a 1.73 GAA and .919 SV%.

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Kuemper starts in goal for the Wild.

Kuemper surrendered two goals on 39 shots in the 3-2 victory over the Flyers on Thursday. After a three-game losing skid, Kuemper was now won three game and two starts in a row. He appears to be back on track and sits at 9-5-0 with a 2.03 GAA and .918 SV% on the year.

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Kuemper will start vs. Philadelphia.

Kuemper stopped all three shots that he faced in relief of Niklas Backstrom on Sunday vs. Winnipeg. He was credited with the win, which gives him eight on the season. Tonight he will get the start in Philly. Kuemper has gone 2-4-0 with a 2.35 GAA and .911 SV% on the road this season.

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Kuemper is expected to start on Thursday vs. Philadelphia.

Kuemper stopped all three shots that he faced in relief of Niklas Backstrom on Sunday vs. Winnipeg. He was credited with the win, which gives him eight on the season. Tonight he is expected to get the start in Philly. Kuemper has gone 2-4-0 with a 2.35 GAA and .911 SV% on the road this season.

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