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Thomas will draw into the Kings lineup on Monday.
Thomas will make his first appearance since November 13th when the Kings travel to San Jose on Monday. Samuel Helenius will sit in his place.
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Los Angeles Kings News
Goalie Start
Rittich will start in San Jose on Monday.
With no timeline for Darcy Kuemper's (undisclosed) return, Rittich continues his reign over the Kings' crease. The 32-year-old Rittich has been solid this season behind stout defensive play by the Kings, posting a 2.24 GAA and .901 SV% in 12 games (7-5-0). The Kings enter Monday's contest as significant -234 road favorites against a San Jose Sharks club amid a three-game losing skid (0-2-1).
Goalie Start
Rittich is expected to start in San Jose on Monday.
With no timeline for Darcy Kuemper's (undisclosed) return, Rittich continues his reign over the Kings' crease. The 32-year-old Rittich has been solid this season behind stout defensive play by the Kings, posting a 2.24 GAA and .901 SV% in 12 games (7-5-0). The Kings enter Monday's contest as significant -234 road favorites against a San Jose Sharks club amid a three-game losing skid (0-2-1).
Goalie Start
Rittich will start vs. Seattle on Saturday.
The Kings have sent Erik Portillo to Ontario (AHL).
The Kings have recalled Pheonix Copley from Ontario (AHL).
Goalie Start
Rittich will start against the Sabres on Wednesday.
With Darcy Kuemper (undisclosed) still sidelined, Rittich will continue his reign over the Kings' crease on Wednesday night against the Buffalo Sabres. Rittich was near-perfect in his last outing, losing his shutout bid in the third period, saving 17 of 18 shots (.944 SV%) in a 4-1 win over the Detroit Red Wings. The 32-year-old Rittich has a 2.52 GAA and .892 SV% in 10 games this season (6-4-0). The Kings enter the action on Wednesday as -155 home favorites against a Sabres club that will be without Tage Thompson (upper body).
Goalie Start
Rittich is expected to start vs. Buffalo on Wednesday.
With Darcy Kuemper (undisclosed) still sidelined, Rittich will continue his reign over the Kings' crease on Wednesday night against the Buffalo Sabres. Rittich was near-perfect in his last outing, losing his shutout bid in the third period, saving 17 of 18 shots (.944 SV%) in a 4-1 win over the Detroit Red Wings. The 32-year-old Rittich has a 2.52 GAA and .892 SV% in 10 games this season (6-4-0). The Kings enter the action on Wednesday as -155 home favorites against a Sabres club that will be without Tage Thompson (upper body).
Helenius has been recalled from Ontario (AHL).
Helenius made his NHL debut earlier this year and has played four games with the Kings, averaging 10:22 time-on-ice and scoring two points (0G / 2A). The 21-year-old Helenius was the second-round pick, 59th overall, of the Kings in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft.
Moverare has been recalled from Ontario (AHL).
Moverare has played one game with the Kings this season, recording 14:50 time-on-ice and a +1 plus/minus rating.
Moverare has been loaned to the Ontario Reign (AHL).
Helenius has been loaned to the Ontario Reign (AHL).
Goalie Start
Rittich will start Saturday vs. the Red Wings.
Goalie Start
Rittich is expected to start Saturday vs. the Red Wings.
The Kings have loaned Andre Lee to Ontario (AHL).
Turcotte (upper-body) has been activated from IR and will return to the lineup on Saturday.
Jeannot will return on Saturday vs. Detroit from his three game suspension.
Jeannot struck Brock Boeser of the Vancouver Canucks with an illegal hit to the head during last Thursday, resulting in a three-game suspension. It is the first suspension of Jeannot's career. He will return to the lineup on Saturday, November 16th against the Detroit Red Wings.
Jones (upper-body) has been placed on IR.
Jones suffered an upper-body injury and exited Wednesday's 4-2 loss to the Colorado Avalanche after only 5:56 time-on-ice. He has been placed on Injured Reserve and will be out of the lineup for at least a week, retroactive to November 13th.
Kuemper (undisclosed) has been placed on IR.
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.
Moverare has been recalled from Ontario (AHL).
The 26-year-old Moverare has been a journeyman since making his North American professional debut in the 2020-21 season. He played a career-high 24 games with the King last season, scoring one goal.
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