Kuemper was sensational on Tuesday in a dominant Game 5 by the Edmonton Oilers but did not receive enough goal support from his teammates, saving 43 of 45 shots (.956 SV%) in the 3-1 loss. The 34-year-old Kuemper has had an up-and-down postseason, posting a 3.44 GAA and .899 SV% in five games (2-3). The Kings trail the Oilers 3-2 and enter a must-win Game 6 on Thursday as +151 road underdogs.
Kuemper was excellent in Game 4, saving 44 of 48 shots (.917 SV%) in a 4-3 overtime loss, but it was the second consecutive game where the Kings gave up a third-period lead, allowing the Edmonton Oilers to tie the series 2-2. The 34-year-old Kuemper has a 3.74 GAA and .881 SV% in four games (2-2) this postseason. The Kings hope to continue their success on home ice, entering a crucial Game 5 as -124 home favorites against the Oilers.
Kuemper was excellent in Game 4, saving 44 of 48 shots (.917 SV%) in a 4-3 overtime loss, but it was the second consecutive game where the Kings gave up a third-period lead, allowing the Edmonton Oilers to tie the series 2-2. The 34-year-old Kuemper has a 3.74 GAA and .881 SV% in four games (2-2) this postseason. The Kings hope to continue their success on home ice, entering a crucial Game 5 as -124 home favorites against the Oilers.
Alex Turcotte will draw back into the Kings' lineup on Tuesday for Game 5, sending Lewis to the sidelines as a healthy scratch. The 38-yeaer-old Lewis played the previous two games for the Kings, scoring zero points and averaging 4:10 time-on-ice.
Trevor Lewis will be a healthy scratch on Tuesday in Game 5, allowing Turcotte to re-enter the lineup. The 24-year-old Turcotte has not played since Game 1 when he recorded a -1 plus/minus in 4:13 time-on-ice.
Spence did not play in Game 4 but will return to the Kings' lineup in a pivotal Game 5. The 24-year-old defenseman is averaging 6:08 time-on-ice and has a -2 plus/minus through three games this postseason.
Moverare will take a seat on Friday as the Kings are opting to dress just six defencemen. Winger Trevor Lewis will draw into the lineup in his place.
Lewis will slot into LA's lineup on Friday as they opt to dress 12 forwards. Defenceman Jacob Moverare will sit in his place.
The Kings will look to take a commanding 3-0 series lead over the Edmonton Oilers on Friday, turning to Kuemper between the pipes for a third consecutive outing. The 34-year-old Kuemper was excellent in Game 2 on Wednesday, saving 24 of 26 shots (.923 SV%) in a 6-2 victory. He has a 2.77 GAA and .905 SV% in 36 career playoff appearances (19-10). The Kings enter Game 3 on Friday as +126 road underdogs against an Oilers team desperate for their first win in the playoffs.
The Kings will look to take a commanding 3-0 series lead over the Edmonton Oilers on Friday, turning to Kuemper between the pipes for a third consecutive outing. The 34-year-old Kuemper was excellent in Game 2 on Wednesday, saving 24 of 26 shots (.923 SV%) in a 6-2 victory. He has a 2.77 GAA and .905 SV% in 36 career playoff appearances (19-10). The Kings enter Game 3 on Friday as +126 road underdogs against an Oilers team desperate for their first win in the playoffs.
Moverare will draw in after sitting out Game 1 as the Kings are opting to dress seven defencemen on Wednesday. Alex Turcotte will sit in his place.
Turcotte will take a seat for Game 2 as the Kings are opting to dress seven defencemen on Wednesday. Jacob Moverare will play in his place.
The Kings will unsurprisingly turn back to Kuemper between the pipes for Game 2 on Wednesday. Kuemper's play in Game 1 admittedly tailed off in the third period when he surrendered four goals, but he was ultimately able to guide his team to a 6-5 victory. Kuemper posted a fantastic 31-11-7 record and .921 SV% in the regular season, so it will certainly take a lot more than one shaky performance for the Kings to consider any sort of change in goal. Los Angeles enters action on Wednesday at -130 on the money line.
George was a second-round pick, 57th overall, of the Kings in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft. The 18-year-old goalie had a serviceable final season in the OHL, posting a 3.35 GAA and .909 SV% in 47 appearances (17-22-6) with the Owen Sound Attack.
Kuemper did not play the Kings' final two games of the season, but he will return to the crease for Game One against the Edmonton Oilers. The 34-year-old Kuemper sported one of the best seasons of his career, posting a stellar 2.02 GAA, .921 SV%, and five shutouts in 50 appearances (31-11-7). In addition, Kuemper was outstanding against the Oilers this season, posting a 1.05 GAA and .960 SV% in four games (3-1-0). The Kings enter Game One as -126 home favorites against the Oilers.
