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Kuemper will start in Chicago on Thursday.

The Kings' five-game winning streak snapped in Monday's 3-1 loss to the Minnesota Wild, when Kuemper allowed two goals on 21 shots (.905 SV%). Still, Kuemper will start for the fifth consecutive game on Thursday when he tends the twine against the Chicago Blackhawks. The 34-year-old Kuemper has a 2.16 GAA and .917 SV% in 39 appearances this season (22-9-7). The Kings enter Thursday's contest as sizeable -260 road favorites against a Blackhawks squad amid a five-game losing skid (0-4-1).

Darcy Kuemper
Kuemper will start in Minnesota on Monday.

The Kings have been outstanding lately, riding a five-game winning streak, and will roll with Kuemper between the pipes on Monday against the Minnesota Wild. The 34-year-old Kuemper has saved a near-perfect 97 of 99 shots (.980 SV%), recording two shutouts over his last four games (4-0-0). He has a 2.16 GAA and .918 SV% in 38 games this season (22-8-7). The Kings enter Monday's contest as -148 road favorites against a Wild team that has scored two or fewer goals in five straight (1-3-1).

Darcy Kuemper
Kuemper was the first goalie off the ice at Los Angeles' morning skate.

The Kings have been outstanding lately, riding a five-game winning streak, and will likely roll with Kuemper between the pipes on Monday against the Minnesota Wild. The 34-year-old Kuemper has saved a near-perfect 97 of 99 shots (.980 SV%), recording two shutouts over his last four games (4-0-0). He has a 2.16 GAA and .918 SV% in 38 games this season (22-8-7). The Kings enter Monday's contest as -148 road favorites against a Wild team that has scored two or fewer goals in five straight (1-3-1).

Darcy Kuemper
Kuemper will start vs. Washington on Thursday.

The Kings have points in four straight (3-0-1) and will turn to Kuemper between the pipes on Thursday against his former club, the Washington Capitals. The 34-year-old Kuemper has been excellent lately, posting a superb 1.30 GAA and .952 SV% in his last three games (2-0-1). He has a 2.29 GAA and .914 SV% in 36 games this season (20-8-7). The Kings enter Thursday's contest as -127 home favorites against a Capitals squad riding a five-game winning streak.

Darcy Kuemper
Kuemper will start against the Islanders on Tuesday.

The Kings have won two straight and will turn to Kuemper between the pips on Tuesday against the New York Islanders. After three consecutive losses, Kuemper was excellent in his most recent outing, saving 19 of 20 shots (.950 SV%) in a 2-1 win over the St. Louis Blues. The 34-year-old Kuemper has a 2.32 GAA and .912 SV% in 35 appearances this season (19-8-7). The Kings enter Tuesday's contest as -193 home favorites against an Islanders squad coming off a 4-1 loss to the Anaheim Ducks.

Darcy Kuemper
Kuemper was the first goalie off the ice at Los Angeles' morning skate.

The Kings have won two straight and will likely turn to Kuemper between the pips on Tuesday against the New York Islanders. After three consecutive losses, Kuemper was excellent in his most recent outing, saving 19 of 20 shots (.950 SV%) in a 2-1 win over the St. Louis Blues. The 34-year-old Kuemper has a 2.32 GAA and .912 SV% in 35 appearances this season (19-8-7). The Kings enter Tuesday's contest as -193 home favorites against an Islanders squad coming off a 4-1 loss to the Anaheim Ducks.

Darcy Kuemper
Kuzmenko is expected to make his Kings’ debut on Saturday vs. St. Louis.

Kuzmenko began the season with the Calgary Flames, was traded to the Philadelphia Flyers, and was flipped to the Los Angeles Kings for a 2027 third-round pick on Friday. The Flyers are retaining 50% of Kuzmenko's contract. The impending UFA only had 15 points (4G / 11A) in 37 games with the Flames this season but was much more productive after joining the Flyers, scoring five points (2G / 3A) in seven outings.

Andrei Kuzmenko
The Kings have acquired Andrei Kuzmenko and a 2025 7th Round Pick from the Flyers for a 2027 3rd Round Pick.

Kuzmenko began the season with the Calgary Flames, was traded to the Philadelphia Flyers, and has now been dealt to the Los Angeles Kings for a 2027 third-round pick. The Flyers are retaining 50% of Kuzmenko's contract. The impending UFA only had 15 points (4G / 11A) in 37 games with the Flames this season but was much more productive after joining the Flyers, scoring five points (2G / 3A) in seven outings.

Andrei Kuzmenko
Kuemper will start against the Blues on Wednesday.

The Kings have been outscored 18-6 in their previous four games (0-3-1) and will hope for a better result on Wednesday with Kuemper between the pipes against the St. Louis Blues. After a tremendous start to his first season in Los Angeles, posting a 2.06 GAA and .922 SV% in his first 24 appearances (14-4-5), Kuemper has a significantly less impressive 3.25 GAA and .878 SV% in his last nine (4-4-1). The Kings enter Wednesday's contest as -149 home favorites against a Blues squad that defeated them 4-1 less than a week ago.

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Thomas will be a healthy scratch on Wednesday vs. St. Louis.

Samuel Helenius was recalled and will return to Los Angeles lineup on Wednesday, meaning Akil Thomas will head to the press box as a healthy scratch vs. St. Louis. The 25-year-old Thomas has failed to produce offensively this season, with just a goal and three points in 23 games played.

Akil Thomas
Helenius will draw back into Los Angles' lineup on Wednesday vs. St. Louis.

Helenius was recalled from Ontario (AHL) earlier Wednesday and will join the Kings' lineup as he replaces Akil Thomas vs. St. Louis. The 22-year-old rookie centre will be looking to build off the goal, and two assists he amassed in 27 games played this season.

Samuel Helenius