Kuemper was excellent in his return to action on Saturday and will likely return to the crease on Tuesday against the New York Islanders. The 34-year-old Kuemper saved 22 of 23 shots (.957 SV%), allowing a goal in the final two minutes to spoil his shutout bid in an impressive 4-1 win over the Minnesota Wild. He has a 2.50 GAA and .904 SV% in 11 appearances this season (5-2-3). The Kings enter Tuesday's contest as -126 road favorites against an Islanders club averaging 2.65 goals per game.

Kuemper has missed the last seven games due to an undisclosed injury but will return to the lineup on Wednesday, serving as the back up to David Rittich against the Dallas Stars. This was Kuemper's second stint on the sidelines due to injury as he missed five games earlier in the season with a lower-body issue. Before his injury, the 34-year-old Kuemper was sporting a 2.65 GAA and .899 SV% in 10 appearances (4-2-3).

Kuemper has missed the last seven games due to an undisclosed injury but appears to be nearing a return after being a full participant at practice. This is Kuemper's second stint on the sidelines due to injury as he missed five games earlier in the season with a lower-body issue. Before his injury, the 34-year-old Kuemper was sporting a 2.65 GAA and .899 SV% in 10 appearances (4-2-3).

With the score tied 2-2, Kuemper exited Wednesday's game against the Colorado Avalanche early in the third period. He was replaced by David Rittich, and the Kings ultimately lost the game 4-2. Kuemper missed some time earlier this season due to a lower-body injury, but it's unclear if his current ailment is related.

With the score tied 2-2, Kuemper exited Wednesday's game against the Colorado Avalanche early in the third period. He was replaced by David Rittich, and the Kings ultimately lost the game 4-2. Kuemper missed some time earlier this season due to a lower-body injury, but it's unclear if his current ailment is related.

Kuemper and the Kings are coming off a disappointing 3-1 loss to the Calgary Flames in their previous outing but will try to rebound on Wednesday against the Colorado Avalanche. Despite solid goaltending, The Kings have lost three of Kuemper's last four starts (1-2-1), allowing three or fewer goals in each and posting a .907 SV%. The Kings enter Wednesday's contest as +125 road underdogs against an Avalanche club riding a two-game winning streak.

Kuemper has only played one of the previous three games for the Kings but will return to the crease on Monday against the Calgary Flames. Putting aside an ugly outing in the third game of the season when Kuemper allowed eight goals on 41 shots (.805 SV%) in an 8-7 loss to the Ottawa Senators, Kuemper has allowed three or fewer goals in all seven games this season (4-1-2), posting a solid .918 SV%. The Kings enter the action on Monday as -133 road favorites against a Calgary Flames club that has scored three or fewer goals in each of their previous 12 games (4-4-4).

Kuemper has only played one of the previous three games for the Kings but will likely return to the crease on Monday against the Calgary Flames. Putting aside an ugly outing in the third game of the season when Kuemper allowed eight goals on 41 shots (.805 SV%) in an 8-7 loss to the Ottawa Senators, Kuemper has allowed three or fewer goals in all seven games this season (4-1-2), posting a solid .918 SV%. The Kings enter the action on Monday as -133 road favorites against a Calgary Flames club that has scored three or fewer goals in each of their previous 12 games (4-4-4).

The Kings have outscored their competition 8-1 during a two-game winning streak and will turn to Kuemper between the pipes on Thursday against the Vancouver Canucks. Kuemper is coming off his shutout in a Kings uniform and has been impressive in the crease this season. Taking out a disastrous 8-7 loss to the Ottawa Senators in the third game of the season when Kuemper was peppered for eight goals on 41 shots (.805 SV%), Kuemper has allowed three or fewer goals in each of his six other contests, posting an excellent .926 SV%. The Kings enter the action on Thursday as slight +105 home underdogs against the Vancouver Canucks, winners of two straight.

The Kings have outscored their competition 8-1 during a two-game winning streak and will likely turn to Kuemper between the pipes on Thursday against the Vancouver Canucks. Kuemper is coming off his shutout in a Kings uniform and has been impressive in the crease this season. Taking out a disastrous 8-7 loss to the Ottawa Senators in the third game of the season when Kuemper was peppered for eight goals on 41 shots (.805 SV%), Kuemper has allowed three or fewer goals in each of his six other contests, posting an excellent .926 SV%. The Kings enter the action on Thursday as slight +105 home underdogs against the Vancouver Canucks, winners of two straight.

Kuemper allowed a final-minute game-tying goal in the third period in his previous outing, an eventual 4-3 shootout loss to the Chicago Blackhawks. That said, he will return to the crease on Monday night against the Nashville Predators. Despite a disastrous performance when he allowed eight goals on 41 shots (.805 SV%) in an 8-7 loss to the Ottawa Senators, Kuemper has been serviceable between the pipes in his first season as a King, allowing three or fewer goals in five of six games, recording a .890 SV%. The Kings enter the action on Monday as +126 road underdogs against a Predators club with points in five of their last six (4-1-1).

Kuemper allowed a final-minute game-tying goal in the third period in his previous outing, an eventual 4-3 shootout loss to the Chicago Blackhawks. That said, he will likely return to the crease on Monday night against the Nashville Predators. Despite a disastrous performance when he allowed eight goals on 41 shots (.805 SV%) in an 8-7 loss to the Ottawa Senators, Kuemper has been serviceable between the pipes in his first season as a King, allowing three or fewer goals in five of six games, recording a .890 SV%. The Kings enter the action on Monday as +126 road underdogs against a Predators club with points in five of their last six (4-1-1).

On the tail end of a back-to-back, after a disappointing 4-2 loss to the San Jose Sharks last night, the Kings will switch to Kuemper between the pipes. Kuemper returned to the lineup from a lower-body injury on Saturday and helped lead the Kings to a 3-2 victory over the Utah Hockey Club, saving 24 of 26 shots (.923 SV%). Aside from a disastrous outing where he allowed eight goals on 41 shots (.805 SV%) in an 8-7 loss to the Ottawa Senators, Kuemper has been solid, allowing two or fewer goals in three of four outings (2-1-1). That said, the Kings enter the action on Wednesday as +113 home underdogs against a Vegas Golden Knights club that leads the league offensively with 47 goals.

On the tail end of a back-to-back, after a disappointing 4-2 loss to the San Jose Sharks last night, the Kings will likely switch to Kuemper between the pipes. Kuemper returned to the lineup from a lower-body injury on Saturday and helped lead the Kings to a 3-2 victory over the Utah Hockey Club, saving 24 of 26 shots (.923 SV%). Aside from a disastrous outing where he allowed eight goals on 41 shots (.805 SV%) in an 8-7 loss to the Ottawa Senators, Kuemper has been solid, allowing two or fewer goals in three of four outings (2-1-1). That said, the Kings enter the action on Wednesday as +113 home underdogs against a Vegas Golden Knights club that leads the league offensively with 47 goals.

Kuemper has not played since a forgetful outing on October 14th when he allowed eight goals on 41 shots (.805 SV%) in an 8-7 loss to the Ottawa Senators. He was placed on Injured Reserve shortly after. David Rittich had stepped in as the Kings' starter in Kuemper's absence and will start again on Thursday against the San Jose Sharks. Kuemper could have a chance to return to the crease on Saturday against the Utah Hockey Club.

Kuemper had a forgetful outing on Monday afternoon, allowing eight goals on 41 shots (.805 SV%) in an 8-7 overtime loss to the Ottawa Senators. Adding insult to injury, Kuemper is dealing with a lower-body issue and will be out of the lineup on a day-to-day basis. The Kings have recalled Phoenix Copley from the Ontario Reign (AHL), who will serve as the backup to David Rittich on Wednesday night against the Toronto Maple Leafs.