Budaj was pulled after he allowed four goals on 15 shots in the Kings loss in Washington on Sunday. It was a tough loss for Budaj, who posted back-to-back shutouts in his two previous starts. Budaj has played very well this season, going 25-15-3, but he allowed two goals on 29 shots in a 2-1 loss in his first start vs. Tampa Bay.
Budaj stopped all 22 shots that he faced in the Kings’ shutout win over the Avalanche on Wednesday. Budaj has won four in a row while allowing just three goals on 101 shots (.970 SV%) with two shutouts. This afternoon he starts in Philadelphia—the 34-year-old is 9-9-2 with a 1.81 GAA and .934 SV% on the road this season.
Budaj allowed two goals on 32 shots in the Kings’ win in Arizona last night. Budaj extended his winning streak to three games, allowing just three goals on 79 shots (.962 SV%) over that span. Since the Kings don’t play again until Saturday and Jeff Zatkoff has struggled, Budaj is expected to go again tonight.
Budaj allowed two goals on 32 shots in the Kings’ win in Arizona last night. Budaj extended his winning streak to three games, allowing just three goals on 79 shots (.962 SV%) over that span. Since the Kings don’t play again until Saturday and Jeff Zatkoff has struggled, Budaj is expected to go again tonight.
Budaj stopped all 22 shots that he faced in the Kings’ shutout win in Carolina before the All-Star break. Budaj both of his starts before the break, stopping 46 of 47 shots (.979 SV%). He has had a nice season filling in for Jonathan Quick and comes into tonight with 22 wins (tied for 7th), a 2.06 GAA (4th) and .919 SV% (t-19th) in 42 games.
Budaj stopped all 22 shots that he faced in the Kings’ shutout win in Carolina before the All-Star break. Budaj both of his starts before the break, stopping 46 of 47 shots (.979 SV%). He has had a nice season filling in for Jonathan Quick and comes into tonight with 22 wins (tied for 7th), a 2.06 GAA (4th) and .919 SV% (t-19th) in 42 games.
Budaj allowed one goal on 25 shots in the Kings’ win in New Jersey on Tuesday. The win snapped a three-game losing skid for Budaj, who is tied for eighth in the NHL with 21 wins on the year. Budaj has filled in admirably for Jonathan Quick and heads to Carolina with a 7-9-2 record despite posting a 1.89 GAA and .931 SV% in 21 road games.
Budaj allowed one goal on 25 shots in the Kings’ win in New Jersey on Tuesday. The win snapped a three-game losing skid for Budaj, who is tied for eighth in the NHL with 21 wins on the year. Budaj has filled in admirably for Jonathan Quick and heads to Carolina with a 7-9-2 record despite posting a 1.89 GAA and .931 SV% in 21 road games.
Budaj allowed three goals on 35 shots in the Kings’ loss in Brooklyn on Saturday. Jeff Zatkoff started last night, so they'll come back with Budaj tonight in New Jersey. He has lost his last three starts while allowing a combined eight goals on 91 shots (.912 SV%). The Devils come in having won four of their last five.
Budaj allowed three goals on 35 shots in the Kings’ loss in Brooklyn on Saturday. Jeff Zatkoff started last night, so look for Budaj to get in goal tonight in New Jersey. He has lost his last three starts while allowing a combined eight goals on 91 shots (.912 SV%). The Devils come in having won four of their last five.
The Kings never confirm their goaltender until warmups anyways, but we won’t have any indication on who starts prior to warmups at 6:30 p.m. ET. Budaj has started seven in a row and has lost three in a row and because the Kings have back-to-back games tonight and tomorrow, Jeff Zatkoff will likely get one of the two games.
Budaj gave up three goals on 27 shots in the Kings’ loss to the Sharks on Wednesday. Budaj has lost his last two starts and is now 4-3-0 with a 2.47 GAA and .905 SV% in January. In his first start against the Islanders, Budaj turned aside 28 of 30 shots in a 4-2 win back in November.
Budaj gave up three goals on 27 shots in the Kings’ loss to the Sharks on Wednesday. Budaj has lost his last two starts and is now 4-3-0 with a 2.47 GAA and .905 SV% in January. In his first start against the Islanders, Budaj turned aside 28 of 30 shots in a 4-2 win back in November.
Budaj surrendered two goals on 29 shots in the Kings’ loss to the Lightning on Monday. Budaj has gone 4-2-0 with a 2.37 GAA and .908 SV% in his first six starts in January and tonight he will face the Sharks for the fourth time this season. The veteran has gone 2-1-0 with a 2.00 GAA and .914 SV% in the first three meetings between the two.
Budaj allowed two goals on 28 shots in the Kings win over the Jets on Saturday. Budaj has now won five of his last six starts while posting a 2.36 GAA and .902 SV%. Today he will take on the Lightning at the Staples Center—he has gone 14-3-1 with a 2.29 GAA and .902 SV% on home ice so far.
Budaj allowed five goals on 22 shots in the Kings loss to the Stars on Monday. It was an ugly outing for Budaj, who saw his three-game winning streak snapped in the process. Tonight he will make his 36th appearance of the season and his second against the Blues. Budaj allowed one goal on 25 shots in a 1-0 loss in his first start against St. Louis.
Budaj allowed five goals on 22 shots in the Kings loss to the Stars on Monday. It was an ugly outing for Budaj, who saw his three-game winning streak snapped in the process. Tonight he will make his 36th appearance of the season and his second against the Blues. Budaj allowed one goal on 25 shots in a 1-0 loss in his first start against St. Louis.