Kempe scored a goal on five shots and added two PIM in Thursday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Sharks.
Kempe ended a six-game goal drought, and his tally came at a good time. He tied the game at 3-3 with 59 seconds left in regulation, helping the Kings earn a standings point in a contest where they never held a lead. The 29-year-old winger has gone 13 appearances without a multi-point effort, but his goal Thursday ended his first multi-game drought of the year. Overall, Kempe has seven goals, 20 points, 71 shots on net, 41 hits, 16 PIM and a plus-4 rating over 21 appearances.
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Kings' Adrian Kempe: Staying long term in LA
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Kempe and the Kings are in agreement on an eight-year, $85 million contract extension, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports Sunday.
Kempe was scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent this coming offseason, but he will instead stick around in Los Angeles long term on an eight-year extension with a $10.625 million AAV. The 29-year-old winger eclipsed 30 goals in three of the past four seasons, and he is off to a great start again this year with 19 points (six goals, 13 assists) through 19 games while skating on the first line and top power-play unit.
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Kings' Adrian Kempe: Opens scoring Saturday
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Kempe scored a goal on four shots in Saturday's 5-4 shootout loss to the Predators.
Kempe has scored in three straight contests to begin the Kings' road trip. All five of his goals have come on the road this season. The 29-year-old forward is up to 12 points, 31 shots on net, 24 hits, 10 PIM and a plus-4 rating through nine appearances in a top-line role. Over the last three or four years, Kempe has emerged as one of the safest early-to-mid-round picks in fantasy as a regular 30-goal, 70-point threat.
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Kings' Adrian Kempe: One of each in overtime win
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Kempe scored a goal on three shots, dished an assist, added two PIM, doled out five hits and went plus-2 in Thursday's 3-2 overtime win over the Stars.
Kempe has netted an overtime game-winner in consecutive contests. This was also his fifth multi-point effort in his last six outings. The 29-year-old is the unquestioned leader on offense for the Kings, but it's good to see him sustain a high pace even with Anze Kopitar (foot) sidelined. Kempe has four goals, 11 points, 27 shots, 23 hits, 10 PIM and a plus-5 rating across eight appearances.
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Kings' Adrian Kempe: Seals win in overtime
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Kempe scored a power-play goal on two shots and added an assist in Tuesday's 2-1 overtime win over the Blues.
Kempe set up Alex Laferriere on the opening goal in the second period before scoring the game-winner himself at 1:50 of overtime. This was Kempe's fourth multi-point effort over the last five games. He's done fine on offense even without Anze Kopitar (foot). Kempe has three goals, six assists, four power-play points, 24 shots on net, 18 hits, six blocked shots, eight PIM and a plus-3 rating over seven appearances, providing well-rounded production in fantasy.
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Kings' Adrian Kempe: Contributes pair of helpers
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Kempe notched two assists, four hits and two PIM in Saturday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Hurricanes.
Kempe helped out on Andrei Kuzmenko's power-play tally in the second period and Kevin Fiala's game-tying goal in the third. Kempe has three multi-point efforts this season, and he's earned three of his five assists on the power play. The winger has a total of seven points with 22 shots on net, 18 hits, eight PIM and a plus-2 rating through six appearances in a top-line role.
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Kings' Adrian Kempe: Nets first goal this season
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Kempe scored once on six shots on goal while adding an assist, one blocked shot, four hits and a plus-2 rating during Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Jets.
Kempe factored into both of the Kings' two goals Saturday, including netting his first goal of the season. The 29-year-old is up to three points through three games played and has also been a factor physically so far this season. The winger has delivered 11 hits, on pace to crush his career-high of 119, set in the 2022-23 season.
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Kings' Adrian Kempe: Nabs power-play assist
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Kempe logged a power-play assist, two shots on goal, three hits, two blocked shots and a minus-2 rating in Tuesday's 3-1 loss to the Oilers in Game 5.
Kempe helped out on Andrei Kuzmenko's tally in the second period. Later in the frame, Kempe took a knee-on-knee hit from Evander Kane, but Kempe was able to continue playing and finished the contest with 20:24 of ice time. Kempe is one of the Kings' most important players -- he's racked up 10 points, 20 shots on net, 11 hits, eight blocked shots and a minus-7 rating over five playoff outings in a top-line role.
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Kings' Adrian Kempe: Plays well in loss
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Kempe scored a goal on three shots, added a power-play assist, blocked two shots and went minus-3 in Friday's 7-4 loss to the Oilers in Game 3.
Kempe got the Kings on the board late in the first period and set up a Kevin Fiala power-play tally in the second. This was Kempe's fifth straight multi-point effort, four of which have been against the Oilers, including three straight to open the playoffs. He has four goals, five assists, 14 shots on net, five hits, four blocked shots and a minus-4 rating over three postseason outings in a top-line role.
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Kings' Adrian Kempe: Two of each in win
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Kempe scored two goals on eight shots, added two power-play assists, doled out three hits and logged two PIM in Wednesday's 6-2 win over the Oilers in Game 2.
Kempe already has seven points over two playoff games, and he's earned five goals and 11 assists over his last six contests dating back to April 10. The 28-year-old had five points over four regular-season matchups versus the Oilers, so his success in this first-round series shouldn't come as a surprise. Kempe's recent success makes him a premium option for Friday's DFS slate.
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Kings' Adrian Kempe: Racks up three points in Game 1
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Kempe had an even-strength goal and two power-play assists in Monday's 6-5 win over the Oilers in Game 1.
Kempe ended the regular season on a four-game point streak, a span in which he racked up nine points (two goals, seven helpers), and he didn't slow things down in this playoff opener. As a member of the first line in both even strength and the power play, Kempe should remain one of the Kings' go-to scoring weapons -- especially if he's able to keep this impressive point streak going. He's tallied 16 points (five goals, 11 assists) in nine contests dating back to April 1.
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Kings' Adrian Kempe: Ready for playoff opener
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Kempe (rest) will be available for Game 1 against Edmonton on Monday, Eric Stephens of The Athletic reports.
Kempe sat out the team's regular-season finale, finishing with 35 goals, 73 points, 237 shots on net and 100 hits in 81 appearances. He will occupy a top-line role and feature on the first power-play unit at the beginning of the playoffs.
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Kings' Adrian Kempe: Slated to rest Thursday
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Kempe is expected to miss Thursday's regular-season finale against Calgary due to rest purposes, John Hoven of SiriusXM NHL Network Radio reports.
Kempe put together a strong finish to the regular season, generating multi-point performances in three of his last four games and in five of his last nine outings. Over 81 appearances, he racked up 35 goals, 38 assists, 100 hits, 36 blocked shots and 36 PIM while averaging 19:09 of ice time. Taylor Ward will make his NHL debut against the Flames, while Kempe should be back on the ice for Game 1 of the Kings' first-round playoff series against Edmonton on Monday.
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Kings' Adrian Kempe: Crosses 400-point mark in career
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Kempe scored a goal on three shots and added a power-play assist in Tuesday's 6-5 win over the Kraken.
The first-period helper was the 400th point of his career. Kempe didn't stay on the round number for long, adding a goal in the third to reach the 35-goal mark for the third time in four years. He's been sizzling on offense with six goals and nine assists over his last nine contests. Overall, Kempe has 73 points (18 on the power play), 237 shots on net, 100 hits and a plus-22 rating over 81 appearances.
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Kings' Adrian Kempe: Three points in win Monday
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Kempe recorded an even-strength goal and two power-play assists in Monday's 5-0 win over the Oilers.
Kempe pushed the Kings' lead to 5-0 at the 8:13 mark of the third period, taking advantage of a cross-slot pass from Anze Kopitar on a 2-on-1 rush and sending a shot past Calvin Pickard's glove. Kempe's impact was felt earlier, though, as he also participated in the setups of goals scored by Quinton Byfield and Kevin Fiala, both on the power play. This three-point output allowed Kempe to surpass the 70-point mark for the second campaign in a row, and he heads into the final two games of the season with 71 points (24 goals, 37 helpers), 234 shots, 100 hits and 36 blocked shots across 80 contests.
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Kings' Adrian Kempe: Dishes three power-play helpers
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Kempe logged three power-play assists and two PIM in Thursday's 6-1 win over the Ducks.
Kempe and the Kings' five-forward top power-play unit clicked in this contest. This was Kempe's first game back after leaving Monday's matchup versus the Kraken to attend the birth of his first child. He's recorded four goals and five assists over his last six outings. For the season, the 28-year-old has 33 goals, 34 helpers, 15 power-play points, 95 hits, 36 PIM and a plus-21 rating over 78 appearances. Kempe still has a chance to reach the 70-point mark if he can earn three more points over the Kings' last four contests.
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Kings' Adrian Kempe: Good to play
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Kempe (personal) is expected to play Thursday against the Ducks, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.
Kempe logged 13:21 of ice time before departing the Kings' 2-1 loss to Seattle on Monday so he could be with his wife, who gave birth to their first child. Kempe rejoined the Kings for Thursday's morning skate, per Dooley. The Kings are expected to roll with the same lineup they utilized Monday, so look for the 28-year-old to play alongside Andrei Kuzmenko and Anze Kopitar.
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Kings' Adrian Kempe: Departs Monday's game
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Kempe (personal) will not return to Monday's game versus the Kraken.
Kempe fired four shots on goal and doled out three hits in 13:21 of ice time prior to exiting. The Kings' next game is Thursday versus the Ducks. Trevor Moore and Alex Laferriere could be candidates to jump up to the top line if Kempe is unavailable in the short term.
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Kings' Adrian Kempe: Buries goal Thursday
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Kempe scored a goal on three shots, added two PIM and levied three hits in Thursday's 4-2 win over Utah.
Kempe has four goals and an assist over his last three contests. The 28-year-old opened the scoring at 6:56 of the second period in this game. Kempe's recent scoring success is one of his best stretches this season. He's at 33 goals, 63 points, 217 shots on net, 91 hits, 34 PIM and a plus-19 rating over 75 appearances in his usual top-line role.
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Kings' Adrian Kempe: Crosses 30-goal, 60-point marks
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Kempe scored twice on five shots and went plus-2 in Sunday's 8-1 win over the Sharks.
Kempe's first tally was a power-play goal to get him to the 30-goal mark this season, and it also stood as the game-winner. He added another goal, his 60th point of the campaign, late in the second period. The 28-year-old has reached 30 goals in three of the last four seasons as one of the Kings' most consistent scorers. He's added 213 shots on net, 84 hits, 32 PIM and a plus-16 rating over 73 appearances this season.
