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2025 Goaltending
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| Regular Season | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2.85 | .891 | 0 |
Top Darcy Kuemper News
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Kings' Darcy Kuemper: Falls to Devils
Kuemper stopped 18 of 21 shots in Saturday's 4-1 loss to the Devils. The fourth goal was an empty-netter.
Kuemper took his first regulation loss since Oct. 11 versus the Jets. The 35-year-old netminder didn't get much help from his teammates, as they were able to score on just one of 44 shots against Jacob Markstrom. Kuemper is now at a 3-3-3 record with a 2.85 GAA and an .891 save percentage over nine outings. While he's not doing particularly well with his ratios, he's still likely to get most of the starts. The Kings host the Jets on Tuesday in another tough matchup.
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Kings' Darcy Kuemper: Facing Devils
Kuemper will protect the home goal versus the Devils on Saturday, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.
Kuemper is 3-0-2 with a 2.51 GAA and a .908 save percentage over his last five games. His most recent game was a 4-3 shootout loss to the Red Wings on Thursday. Kuemper should continue to see a majority of the starts for the Kings, but he has a tough assignment Saturday, as the Devils have averaged 3.73 goals per game this season.
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Kings' Darcy Kuemper: Drops result in shootout
Kuemper allowed three goals on 27 shots in Thursday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Red Wings.
Kuemper hasn't lost in regulation over his last six games, but he's just 3-0-3 in that span. This was likely a better result than he deserved, as the Kings trailed 3-1 late in the third period before the offense woke up to force overtime. Kuemper is now at a 3-2-3 record with a 2.82 GAA and an .894 save percentage over eight appearances. The Kings have tough matchups for the rest of this homestand, as they'll host the Devils on Saturday, the Jets on Tuesday and the Panthers on Thursday before hitting the road.
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Kings' Darcy Kuemper: Slated to face Detroit
Kuemper is expected to start at home against Detroit on Thursday, per Zach Dooley of LA Kings Insider.
Kuemper has a 3-2-2 record, 2.82 GAA and .895 save percentage in seven appearances in 2025-26. He stopped 37 of 40 shots en route to a 4-3 win over San Jose on Tuesday. Detroit has a 7-3-0 record and ranks 10th in goals per game with 3.50 this year.
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Kings' Darcy Kuemper: Faces heavy pressure in win
Kuemper stopped 37 of 40 shots in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Sharks.
The Kings took a 3-0 lead in the second period, but the Sharks didn't back down. They were able to tie the game, but Brandt Clarke scored at 13:20, and Kuemper made the lead hold from there. This was Kuemper's third win in his last four starts, and the 40 shots he faced were a season high. The 35-year-old is now 3-2-2 with a 2.81 GAA and an .895 save percentage over seven starts. The Kings' five-game road trip is over, and they'll get settled back in at home with a tough matchup against the Red Wings on Thursday.
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Kings' Darcy Kuemper: Exits ice first
Kuemper was the first goalie to leave the ice ahead of Tuesday's road clash with the Sharks, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports, indicating he'll guard the cage.
Kuemper has gone four games without suffering a regulation loss, posting a 2-0-2 record and 2.39 GAA along the way. While the veteran backstop struggled a little out of the gate, he appears to have everything trending in the right direction and should be capable of reaching the 20-win threshold like he did in 2024-25.
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Kings' Darcy Kuemper: Falls in shootout
Kuemper stopped 21 of 25 shots in Saturday's 5-4 shootout loss to the Predators.
Kuemper took his first loss since returning from a lower-body injury, though all three of those games have gone past regulation time on the road. The 35-year-old wasn't at his best at any point Saturday, as he also allowed four of Nashville's nine shootout attempts to find the net. Kuemper is 2-2-2 with a 2.78 GAA and an .887 save percentage through six starts this season. Look for Anton Forsberg to get the starting nod in Chicago on Sunday.
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Kings' Darcy Kuemper: First off Saturday
Kuemper was the first goalie off the ice at the morning skate, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports, indicating he will defend the road net against Nashville on Saturday.
Kuemper is coming off a 29-save performance in Thursday's 3-2 overtime win over Dallas. He has a 2-2-1 record this season while stopping 112 of 125 shots. Nashville sits 30th in the league with 2.38 goals per game this campaign.
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Kings' Darcy Kuemper: Gets another overtime win
Kuemper stopped 29 of 31 shots in Thursday's 3-2 overtime win over the Stars.
Kuemper has a pair of overtime wins in his two starts since returning from a lower-body injury. The Stars gave him his toughest test of the season, as the 31 shots against marked a season high in his five starts. He's now 2-2-1 with a 2.59 GAA and an .896 save percentage this season. Look for Kuemper and Anton Forsberg to split the Kings' next two games, which are Saturday in Nashville and Sunday in Chicago.
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Kings' Darcy Kuemper: Protecting road goal in Dallas
Kuemper will guard the road net against the Stars on Thursday, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.
Kuemper was in goal for a 2-1 overtime win over the Blues on Tuesday in his return from a lower-body injury. The Stars' offense has slowed down lately, with just five goals scored during a three-game losing streak. Kuemper will look to stay sharp, especially if the Kings' defense can limit the Stars' chances.
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Kings' Darcy Kuemper: Earns overtime win in return
Kuemper stopped 17 of 18 shots in Tuesday's 2-1 overtime win over the Blues.
Kuemper missed two games due to a lower-body injury. The 35-year-old didn't face a lot of traffic Tuesday, but he still had to be sharp in this close contest. Justin Faulk's power-play tally early in the third period was all he gave up. This was Kuemper's first win in four outings this season, and he's allowed 11 goals on 94 shots, as the Kings have done well to keep the shot counts low through strong defense. As long as his injury is behind him, Kuemper should handle a starter's workload for the remainder of the season. The Kings continue their road trip in Dallas on Thursday.
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Kings' Darcy Kuemper: Starting against Blues
Kuemper will defend the road net against St. Louis on Tuesday, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.
Following a two-game absence because of a lower-body injury, Kuemper will make his fourth start of the season. He has posted a record of 0-2-1 this season while stopping 66 of 76 shots. St. Louis has posted 3.00 goals per game through five appearances this campaign.
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Kings' Darcy Kuemper: In lineup Tuesday
Kuemper (lower body) will be an option for Tuesday's road clash with the Blues, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.
Head coach Jim Hiller hasn't announced a starter yet, only offering the news that Kuemper will be in uniform, which means Pheonix Copley will likely be in the press box as a healthy scratch. Even if Kuemper doesn't play Tuesday, he should be in line to retake his spot in the crease for Thursday's road matchup with Dallas.
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Kings' Darcy Kuemper: Might travel with club
Kuemper (lower body) skated Saturday and might travel with the Kings for their upcoming five-game road trip, which begins Tuesday in St. Louis, Zach Dooley of LA Kings Insider reports.
Kuemper isn't expected to play in Saturday's home game against Carolina, but he might not be out for too long. The 35-year-old has a record of 0-2-1 with a 3.35 GAA and an .868 save percentage in three appearances this year. He should resume his role as the team's No. 1 netminder once he's healthy, butAnton Forsberg is likely to get the majority of LA's starts during Kuemper's absence.
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Kings' Darcy Kuemper: Not expected to suit up Thursday
Kuemper (lower body) isn't expected to dress for Thursday's home game against Pittsburgh, NHL.com reports.
Kuemper missed Wednesday's practice session due to a lower-body injury, and he's considered day-to-day. Anton Forsberg will serve as the Kings' starting netminder Thursday while Pheonix Copley operates as the backup, signaling that Kuemper will be unavailable for at least one game. Whether he'll be able to return Saturday against the Hurricanes remains to be seen.
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Kings' Darcy Kuemper: Labeled day-to-day
Kuemper was absent from practice Wednesday and is considered day-to-day, per Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site.
Head coach Jim Hiller announced that Kuemper is day-to-day with a lower-body injury. The veteran netminder has struggled out of the gate this season, allowing at least three goals in all three of his starts and posting an ugly .868 save percentage in the process. That's a sharp contrast to last season, where he posted a sparkling 2.20 GAA and .922 save percentage across 50 regular-season starts. With this injury appearing to be minor, the short reset may help him settle in as a high-end fantasy goaltender once again. In the meantime, Anton Forsberg will likely try to hold down the fort between the pipes for Los Angeles against Pittsburgh on Thursday.
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Kings' Darcy Kuemper: Gives up three goals
Kuemper stopped 23 of 26 shots in Monday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Wild.
Kuemper allowed three goals on the power play, and even though the loss came after a shootout, it means Kuemper remains winless to start the season after three starts. Kuemper has allowed at least three goals each time he's stepped on the ice, and it's safe to say fantasy managers who decided to trust Kuemper are feeling disappointed so far. Kuemper's next chance to secure his first win of the season will come against Pittsburgh on Thursday.
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Kings' Darcy Kuemper: Facing Minnesota
Kuemper will be between the road pipes against the Wild on Monday, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.
Kuemper is 0-2-0 to start the 2025-26 campaign, allowing a total of seven goals on 50 shots (.860 save percentage). The veteran netminder will need to be sharp Monday, as the Wild have potted nine goals across their first two games of the year. Kuemper has a 5-7-1 record, 2.76 GAA and .905 save percentage over 14 career regular-season games versus Minnesota.
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Kings' Darcy Kuemper: Tagged for three goals in defeat
Kuemper stopped 24 of the 27 shots on goal he faced during Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Jets.
Kuemper has had a tough start to his season so far, with both of his appearances now featuring save percentage numbers in the .800s. He's faced two tough offenses in the Golden Knights and Jets to begin the season, but the Kings would surely like to see the 35-year-old rise to the level of play he reached last season, when he was a Vezina Trophy finalist.
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Kings' Darcy Kuemper: Starting in Winnipeg
Kuemper will defend the road net against the Jets on Saturday, according to Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site.
Kuemper stopped 19 of the 23 shots he faced in Tuesday's 4-1 loss to Colorado. Winnipeg is coming off a 5-4 defeat to Dallas on Thursday. The 35-year-old Kuemper went 2-0-0 versus Winnipeg during the 2024-25 regular season while stopping 37 of 39 shots.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-5, 215 lbs |
| Birthplace: Saskatoon, SK |
| Age: 35 |
| Experience: 13 |
| Shoots: Left |