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Anze Kopitar  • C  •  Kings

Anze Kopitar Strikes Twice In Victory

Los Angeles Kings center Anze Kopitar scored twice in their victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday evening. Kopitar tallied his first goal in the final minutes of the second frame on a backhand shot to beat goaltender Aleksei Kolosov. Later in the third period, Kopitar would extend the Los Angeles lead on a wrist shot. The veteran center is now riding a three-game point streak. During this span, he has posted two multi-point efforts. Since the start of December, Kopitar has been held off the scoresheet just once and has tallied eight total points across seven games. Overall, the 37-year-old has registered 37 points across 32 total games this season. Fantasy managers should continue to view him as a solid center option in standard formats as he continues to see heavy ice time on a nightly basis.
23 hours ago   
Trevor Moore  • LW  •  Kings

Trevor Moore Remains Sidelined Tuesday

Los Angeles Kings winger Trevor Moore (upper body) will sit out a second consecutive contest on Tuesday against Pittsburgh. Moore, who posted an eight-game point streak at the start of November, had begun to heat up again before suffering an upper-body injury. He's recorded three goals and five points in his last five appearances. In 28 outings across the season, Moore has provided six goals and 12 assists with 60 shots and 25 hits. Alex Turcotte replaced Moore on the first line in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Rangers, contributing one goal and one assist. He's poised to continue in the role on Tuesday, with the Kings working with seven defensemen during Moore's absence.
3 days ago   
Darcy Kuemper  • G  •  Kings

Darcy Kuemper Sharp In Return

Los Angeles Kings goaltender Darcy Kuemper was sharp in his return to action on Saturday as he stopped 22 of the 23 shots he faced en route to defeating the Minnesota Wild. Kuemper missed the previous eight contests due to an undisclosed injury, and he looked very well, especially against one of the top teams in the league. The Wild's lone goal came on a Yakov Trenin wrist shot late in the final frame. Before his injury, Kuemper lost his previous three outings. Overall, through his first 11 games in Los Angeles, the 34-year-old has posted a .904% SV with a 2.50 GAA. Fantasy managers should expect Kuemper to split time with Dave Rittich for the time being, as he will likely be eased into action given his recent injury.
Dec 8   
Warren Foegele  • LW  •  Kings

Warren Foegele Plays Key Role In Wednesday's Win

Los Angeles Kings winger Warren Foegele produced two points, including the game-winning goal, in Wednesday's 3-2 victory over Dallas. He helped linemate Tanner Jeannot on the scoreboard with 4:40 played in the second period, and Jeannot returned the favor early in the third period. Foegele ended a nine-game goalless spell. He hasn't had much success offensively lately, but it's been a decent campaign for the 28-year-old in a middle-six role. Through 26 outings, Foegele has earned 13 points (seven goals, six assists). This puts him on track for a second consecutive 40-point season.
Dec 5   
Trevor Lewis  • C  •  Kings

Trevor Lewis Ruled Out For 4-6 Weeks

Los Angeles Kings center Trevor Lewis (lower body) will be out of commission for 4-6 weeks. The veteran forward suffered a lower-body injury at the weekend against Ottawa. Lewis has contributed three goals and four assists in limited minutes across 25 appearances. He sits third on the team with 46 hits. Andre Lee has been recalled from the minors and appears poised to replace Lewis in the lineup on Wednesday versus Dallas. Lee also boasts plenty of hits (34 in 16 games) but is limited offensively. He has zero goals and two assists for the campaign.
Dec 3   
Erik Portillo  • G  •  Kings

Erik Portillo Wins NHL Debut On Friday

Los Angeles Kings rookie goaltender Erik Portillo stopped 28 of the 29 shots he faced en route to winning his NHL debut over the Anaheim Ducks. Portillo had to step off the rink for a few minutes after losing his skate blade, which allowed Dave Rittich to stop two shots. Portillo's lone blemish came in the second frame on a goal by Ducks center Ryan Strome. Anaheim had a significant advantage in the shot total, but Portillo was able to lead the way for Los Angeles. The 24-year-old posted a .906% SV and 2.68 GAA through six games with the AHL earlier this season. With Darcy Kuemper (undisclosed) still on the injured list, Portillo could be a solid streaming option for the foreseeable future, given his stellar debut.
Nov 30   
Alex Turcotte  • C  •  Kings

Alex Turcotte Ready For Action Saturday

Los Angeles Kings center Alex Turcotte (upper body) has been activated from Injured Reserve and will return to action against Detroit on Saturday. An upper-body injury has kept Turcotte sidelined for five games. He has notched five points (one goal, four assists) in 13 games this season, averaging 11:51 of ice time. We should see Turcotte play a bigger role on Saturday, as he will be starting the game on the first line with Anze Kopitar and Adrian Kempe. Kopitar and Kempe are L.A.'s two top scorers, and skating alongside them will enhance Turcotte's fantasy value.
Nov 17   
Caleb Jones  • D  •  Kings

Caleb Jones Hurt On Wednesday

Los Angeles Kings defenseman Caleb Jones suffered an upper-body injury in Wednesday's clash with Colorado. Jones returned to the lineup after missing seven games as a healthy scratch, but his comeback lasted less than six minutes. He registered two hits and a minus-one rating in 5:56 of ice time. Jones' role has been very limited in 2024-25, as he's made only five appearances. The 27-year-old is stuck on zero points with six shots, four blocks, and nine hits. Andreas Englund made way for Jones in the lineup on Wednesday, while Kyle Burroughs is also an option to rejoin the action at the weekend versus Detroit.
Nov 14   
Darcy Kuemper  • G  •  Kings

Darcy Kuemper Exits With Injury Wednesday

Los Angeles Kings goaltender Darcy Kuemper (undisclosed) left Wednesday's 4-2 loss to Colorado early. He suffered an undisclosed injury in the third period. Kuemper was performing well before getting hurt, stopping 18 of 20 shots. David Rittich finished the game between the sticks for L.A., allowing one goal on five shots. Kuemper hasn't celebrated many victories, but it's been a solid campaign for him. The 34-year-old is 4-2-3 with a 2.66 goals-against average and a .903 save percentage. Rittich, who's sporting a 5-4-0 record, will take on a heavier load if Kuemper is forced to miss additional time. Pheonix Copley will likely be summoned from the minors to work as the backup.
Nov 14   
Mikey Anderson  • D  •  Kings

Mikey Anderson Good To Go Saturday

Los Angeles Kings defenseman Mikey Anderson (upper body) will play against Columbus on Saturday. An upper-body injury limited Anderson to 14:20 of ice time in Thursday's 4-2 loss to Vancouver, but he has recovered quickly. Anderson's role on the blue line has grown throughout the campaign, with the 25-year-old averaging close to 22 minutes of action. He has recorded six points (two goals, four assists), 18 shots, 22 blocks, and 25 hits across 15 outings. Anderson has gone pointless in eight of his last nine appearances but finds himself in a good matchup on Saturday, as the Kings are considered big -233 favorites against Columbus.
Nov 9   
Tanner Jeannot  • LW  •  Kings

Tanner Jeannot Begins Three-Game Suspension Saturday

Los Angeles Kings winger Tanner Jeannot will begin a three-game suspension on Saturday against Columbus. He was handed the suspension for an illegal check to the head of Vancouver Canucks forward Brock Boeser in Thursday's 4-2 loss. Running into trouble isn't anything new for Jeannot, as he has amassed a league-high 36 penalty minutes this season. Scoring-wise, Jeannot has contributed only one goal and one assist in 15 outings. The Kings have summoned Samuel Helenius from the minors to take Jeannot's spot on the fourth line Saturday. Helenius has picked up three points (two goals, one assist) in eight AHL appearances this season. Jeannot will be eligible to return to action next Saturday against Detroit.
Nov 9   
Mikey Anderson  • D  •  Kings

Mikey Anderson Makes Early Exit Thursday

Los Angeles Kings defenseman Mikey Anderson (upper body) didn't complete Thursday's meeting with Vancouver. He left the contest after being bloodied by a shot. Anderson finished with 14:20 of ice time, recording two blocks, four hits, and a plus-one rating. The Kings have seen Anderson contribute at both ends this season, as the 25-year-old blue-liner has bagged six points (two goals, four assists) in 15 games with 22 blocks and 25 hits. He should be regarded as questionable for Saturday's matchup against Columbus.
Nov 8   
Alex Turcotte  • C  •  Kings

Alex Turcotte Remains Sidelined Thursday

Los Angeles Kings center Alex Turcotte (upper body) will not play against Vancouver on Thursday. He'll be absent for a second consecutive game. Turcotte doesn't see a lot of ice time, averaging less than 12 minutes per game, but he's put in effective work for the team, scoring five points (one goal, four assists) in 13 games. The 23-year-old is third on the team with a plus-eight rating. Andre Lee took Turcotte's spot in the lineup on Tuesday against Minnesota, registering an assist and three hits. It was a good night for the Swedish forward, but Lee logged only 7:59 of ice time, and his usage is unlikely to increase on Thursday.
Nov 7   
Adrian Kempe  • RW  •  Kings

Adrian Kempe Enjoys Another Multi-Point Outing

Los Angeles Kings forward Adrian Kempe led the offense in Monday's 3-0 win over Nashville, registering a goal and an assist. He collected a helper in the first period when Anze Kopitar opened the scoring and lit the lamp himself late in the game with the Predators net empty. Kempe logged his third multi-point outing in five games. He has managed five such efforts across the entire campaign, amassing 12 points (five goals, seven assists) in 13 outings. However, Kempe has landed on the score sheet in back-to-back games just once in 2024-25, so he's not been very consistent with his work.
Nov 5   
Darcy Kuemper  • G  •  Kings

Darcy Kuemper Continues Point Streak With A Shutout

Los Angeles Kings goaltender Darcy Kuemper extended his season-opening point streak to seven games with a 16-save shutout in a 3-0 win over Nashville Monday night. Kuemper was hardly tested in the game, taking his record to 4-0-3. The veteran netminder has allowed 2.67 goals with a .899 save percentage. The latter number definitely has room for improvement, but Kuemper has played well with the Kings, rewarding fantasy managers who picked him up. David Rittich will likely take on Minnesota in Tuesday's tough matchup before Kuemper returns to the crease later in the week. He'll aim to extend his point streak in meetings with Vancouver and Columbus.
Nov 5   
Brandt Clarke  • D  •  Kings

Brandt Clarke Has Three Assists In Wednesday's Win

Los Angeles Kings defenseman Brandt Clarke sent out three assists in Wednesday's 6-3 victory over Vegas. He registered two even-strength and one power-play assist. Drew Doughty's (ankle) injury left the Kings' blue line in trouble, but his absence has allowed Clarke to play a more prominent role, and he's been very impressive with his work thus far. The 21-year-old averages a point per game through 11 outings, having notched one goal and 10 assists. Only three blue-liners in the league have been more productive offensively. Clarke isn't afraid to put his body on the line either, boasting 19 blocks for the year. He'll aim to extend his point streak to five games in Saturday's favorable matchup against the Blackhawks, who are allowing 3.30 goals per game.
Oct 31   
Alex Laferriere  • RW  •  Kings

Alex Laferriere Logs Second Consecutive Game-Winner On Sunday

Los Angeles Kings right wing Alex Laferriere popped up with a second consecutive game-winner in Sunday's 4-1 road victory against the Ducks. The two teams left scoring very little, and neither offense didn't get going until the third period. Laferriere potted an unassisted goal at the 8:59 mark in the frame. It's been a highly successful start to the season for Laferriere, as he sits tied for the team lead with four goals. In six outings, the 22-year-old has also registered one assist. Laferriere skated on the third line Sunday night but has also seen time on the first line, boosting his fantasy value.
Oct 21   
Mikey Anderson  • D  •  Kings

Mikey Anderson Notches Two Points Sunday

Los Angeles Kings defenseman Mikey Anderson enjoyed a multi-point outing in Sunday's 4-1 victory over Anaheim, finishing the contest with one goal and one assist. Anderson helped Adrian Kempe to start the scoring with 3:08 played in the third period and produced the final goal of the game near the end of regulation with the Ducks' net empty. With the productive outing, Anderson became only the third Kings defenseman since 2019-20 to score in consecutive games. Through six games, Anderson now boasts four points (two goals, two assists) for the season with eight shots, seven blocks, and 10 hits. Fantasy managers will be very pleased with Anderson's all-around contributions, although his offensive production will certainly dip at some point -- Anderson has never managed over 20 points in a single campaign.
Oct 21   
Joel Edmundson  • D  •  Kings

Joel Edmundson Available On Sunday

Los Angeles Kings defenseman Joel Edmundson (personal) is set to draw back into the lineup on Sunday versus Anaheim. He has missed a pair of games for personal reasons, but Edmundson has been removed from the non-roster list ahead of Sunday's Freeway Face-Off. Edmundson is a steady defenseman who rarely impacts things from a fantasy perspective. After joining the Kings as a free agent in the summer, he has posted one assist with four shots, eight blocks, and three hits in three games. Edmundson is expected to link up with Brandt Clarke on the third defensive pairing, pushing Caleb Jones out of the lineup.
Oct 20   
Darcy Kuemper  • G  •  Kings

Darcy Kuemper Remains Sidelined Versus Montreal

Los Angeles Kings goaltender Darcy Kuemper (lower body) will not suit up against the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday. He continues to nurse a lower-body injury, sitting out a second consecutive game. David Rittich will log another start despite having a nightmare in his season debut on Wednesday versus Toronto. The Czech netminder lasted only 32:22, allowing four goals on 14 shots. Pheonix Copley, who gave up two goals on 12 shots against the Maple Leafs, will continue as the backup versus Montreal. Rittich owns a 1-3-1 career record against the Canadiens and takes on a team that has averaged 3.00 goals per game this season.
Oct 17   
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