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Anze Kopitar • C • Kings

Anze Kopitar Out Wednesday

Los Angeles Kings center Anze Kopitar (lower body) won't play on Wednesday night against the San Jose Sharks. The Kings captain was injured in Monday's win over the Minnesota Wild and is considered day-to-day. On Wednesday, the Kings will also be without Joel Armia (upper body), Trevor Moore (illness), and Corey Perry (personal), giving the frontline an entirely different look. Andre Lee and Taylor Ward were recalled from the AHL to bolster the attack. Ward, who has scored seven goals in his last eight appearances, is expected to have a first-line role on Wednesday, while the Kings plan to use Alex Laferriere as their top-line center. At the same time, Jeff Malott will jump from the fourth line to the second.

Yesterday

Joel Armia • RW • Kings

Joel Armia Hurt in Monday's Win

Los Angeles Kings right wing Joel Armia (upper body) didn't complete Monday's 4-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild. The Finnish forward departed the game in the second period due to an upper-body injury. With Trevor Moore (illness) out, Armia has recently been on second-line duty. The Kings also lost Anze Kopitar (lower body) on Monday night, meaning further tweaks in the top six could be coming for Wednesday's matchup against the San Jose Sharks. Armia has totaled 16 points (nine goals, seven assists) in 41 games during his first season with the Kings.

2 days ago

Anze Kopitar • C • Kings

Anze Kopitar Sustains Lower-Body Injury Monday

Los Angeles Kings center Anze Kopitar (lower body) exited Monday's 4-2 win over the Minnesota Wild after the first period. He logged 4:54 of action in the first frame and was ruled out for the rest of the game with a lower-body injury. The Kings captain missed time in October with a foot injury and may now have to sit out some action again. Kopitar, who has announced this is his final season in the NHL, is currently on track to match his lowest career scoring total of 42 points. In 37 appearances, he has managed 21 points (six goals, 15 assists). Alex Turcotte, who has recorded assists in back-to-back games, could land a top-six spot on Wednesday against the San Jose Sharks if Kopitar isn't ready to play.

2 days ago

Trevor Moore • LW • Kings

Trevor Moore Remains Out Monday

Los Angeles Kings winger Trevor Moore (illness) will miss a third consecutive game on Monday against the Minnesota Wild, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports. Last week, the 30-year-old landed on the shelf due to illness. Jeff Malott has filled in for Moore in the lineup, while Joel Armia has skated on the second line. Despite seeing increased ice time over the past two games, Armia has not made an impact on the offensive end, going scoreless with four shots on goal. Moore's next opportunity to return will come on Wednesday night against the San Jose Sharks.

3 days ago

Trevor Moore • LW • Kings

Trevor Moore Won't Play Saturday Night

Los Angeles Kings winger Trevor Moore (illness) will miss a second straight game on Saturday against the Minnesota Wild. On Friday, Moore appeared on track to return to the lineup against Minnesota after practicing with the team, but the veteran will sit out at least one more game due to illness. Jeff Malott will remain in the lineup on Saturday, while Joel Armia will continue to skate on the second line. Although the Finnish forward scored a short-handed goal in Monday's loss to the Colorado Avalanche, Armia hasn't been a factor in fantasy hockey.

5 days ago

Trevor Moore • LW • Kings

Trevor Moore Likely to Return Saturday

Los Angeles Kings winger Trevor Moore (illness) is on track to return to the lineup Saturday against the Minnesota Wild, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports. After missing Thursday's loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning due to illness, Moore participated in Friday's practice wearing a regular jersey. He worked with Quinton Byfield and Warren Foegele on the second line. Moore's return will bump Joel Armia down the lineup, and Jeff Malott appears to be the odd man out. Following a 40-point effort in 2024-25, Moore faces an uphill challenge in reaching 30 points this term. He has five goals and eight assists in 37 contests, going scoreless in nine of his past 10 appearances.

6 days ago

Darcy Kuemper • G • Kings

Darcy Kuemper Activated From Injured Reserve

Los Angeles Kings goaltender Darcy Kuemper (upper body) was activated from Injured Reserve and will be available to return to the crease on Thursday night against the Tampa Bay Lightning. In a corresponding move, the team reassigned Pheonix Copley to the minors. Kuemper has missed six games due to an upper-body injury. He has been solid in the Kings' net, though the veteran holds an underwhelming 10-6-6 record. Kuemper has posted two shutouts with a 2.19 goals-against average and a .917 save percentage. Strangely, he has won only three of 10 home starts this season, despite giving up fewer than two goals per game (1.91).

Dec 31

Alex Laferriere • RW • Kings

Alex Laferriere Records First Career Hat Trick

Los Angeles Kings right wing Alex Laferriere scored half of his team's goals in Saturday's 6-1 win over the Anaheim Ducks, recording his first career hat trick. The 24-year-old notched his first goal in the middle of the first period and wrapped up his hat trick in the third. Laferriere had previously needed 18 outings to amass three goals. While he has been inconsistent all season, Laferriere remains on track for his second 40-point campaign. He has totaled 10 goals and eight assists in 37 appearances, adding a team-high 101 hits.

Dec 28

Quinton Byfield • RW • Kings

Quinton Byfield Back From One-Game Absence Wednesday

Los Angeles Kings forward Quinton Byfield (illness) will return to the lineup on Wednesday night against the Florida Panthers. Due to illness, Byfield was unavailable for the first time this season when the Kings faced the Dallas Stars on Monday. Byfield is the third-highest scoring King this season, totaling 19 points (four goals, 15 assists) in 31 appearances. Yet, he has been ice-cold this month, finishing all six December outings pointless. This is Byfield's worst point drought since April 2024. He will look to end it on Wednesday night as a member of the Kings' second line and first power-play unit. Alex Turcotte will drop down in the lineup, though he should continue to see additional ice time due to Phillip Danault's (illness) continued absence.

Dec 17

Darcy Kuemper • G • Kings

Darcy Kuemper Placed on Injured Reserve

Los Angeles Kings goaltender Darcy Kuemper (upper body) was placed on Injured Reserve and will miss at least three games. L.A.'s No. 1 suffered an upper-body injury during Monday's loss to the Dallas Stars. The team has called up Pheonix Copley from the minors to fill in for Kuemper on the roster. Anton Forsberg will probably get the bulk of the starts until Kuemper returns, although Copley could be used during the Kings' upcoming back-to-back set. The 33-year-old has logged a 7-6-0 record in the AHL this season, allowing 3.13 goals with a .885 save percentage.

Dec 17

Darcy Kuemper • G • Kings

Darcy Kuemper Hurt Versus Stars

Los Angeles Kings goaltender Darcy Kuemper (upper body) left Monday's 4-1 defeat to the Dallas Stars in the first period. He sustained an upper-body injury in a collision with Stars forward Mikko Rantanen. Before exiting, Kuemper stopped all five shots he faced. Anton Forsberg, who replaced Kuemper in the crease, gave up three goals on 20 shots. While Kuemper carries an underwhelming 10-6-6 record this season, he has performed well. The 35-year-old has collected two shutouts with a 2.19 goals-against average and a .917 save percentage. Meanwhile, Forsberg has allowed nearly three goals per game (2.82) and holds a .893 save percentage. Pheonix Copley or Erik Portillo may see action this week, with the Kings heading into a back-to-back next and Kuemper's availability uncertain.

Dec 16

Quinton Byfield • RW • Kings

Quinton Byfield Ruled Out for Monday

Los Angeles Kings forward Quinton Byfield (illness) will miss his first game of the season on Monday night against the Dallas Stars. The Kings camp is currently dealing with an illness bug, and Byfield will join Phillip Danault (illness) on the shelf. The latter will be unavailable for a second consecutive game. Sitting out some action might do good for Byfield, as he hasn't scored a single point in six games. Despite the December slump, Byfield remains on track for a third straight 50-point year. On the Kings squad, Byfield ranks second with 15 assists and has amassed 19 points in 31 games. Andrei Kuzmenko is expected to re-enter the lineup in a first-line role on Monday, while Alex Turcotte will operate as the second-line center.

Dec 15

Andrei Kuzmenko • LW • Kings

Andrei Kuzmenko Sits as Healthy Scratch Wednesday

Los Angeles Kings winger Andrei Kuzmenko will be a healthy scratch on Wednesday against the Seattle Kraken. The Russian forward has been ineffective since November and played a season-low 6:58 in Monday's win over the Utah Mammoth. He has posted four goals and eight points in 26 contests. Kuzmenko was also scratched for three games last month. On Wednesday, Jeff Malott will take Kuzmenko's spot in the lineup, joining Alex Turcotte and Corey Perry on the fourth line. Malott averages nearly three hits per game but has been anonymous offensively. In 19 appearances, he has scored two goals and has not registered a single assist.

Dec 10

Darcy Kuemper • G • Kings

Darcy Kuemper Ends Losing Streak With Shutout Performance

Los Angeles Kings goaltender Darcy Kuemper returned to winning ways on Saturday night by shutting out Connor Bedard and the Chicago Blackhawks with 23 saves in a 6-0 victory. The experienced netminder had suffered three consecutive losses, including one against Chicago on Thursday. He was in danger of dropping four consecutive starts for the first time in 2025-26. Kuemper has been in fine form throughout the campaign, posting a 2.24 goals-against average with a .914 save percentage and two shutouts. However, due to L.A.'s scoring woes, Kuemper's record stands at 9-6-5. The Kings are ranked 27th in goals per game with 2.68.

Dec 7

Drew Doughty • D • Kings

Drew Doughty Logs Full Practice Wednesday

Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty (lower body) could return to action on Thursday night against the Chicago Blackhawks. The veteran star has been working his way back from a lower-body injury and participated fully in Wednesday's practice. Kings head coach Jim Hiller said he is "hopeful" Doughty and forward Warren Foegele (upper body) can play on Thursday. Doughty has missed seven games since suffering a lower-body injury while blocking a shot on Nov. 15 against the Ottawa Senators. 18 years into his NHL career, Doughty continues to provide a little bit of everything to fantasy managers, sitting on eight points (two goals, six assists), 24 shots, 30 blocks, and 11 hits after 19 appearances this season.

Dec 4

Warren Foegele • LW • Kings

Warren Foegele Remains Out Tuesday

Los Angeles Kings winger Warren Foegele (upper body) will miss a third straight game on Tuesday against the Washington Capitals. On Tuesday morning, Foegele returned to the ice for the first time since suffering an upper-body injury late last month. After back-to-back 40-point campaigns, Foegele has had a disappointing year, recording four goals and zero assists in 18 games. During his absence, Joel Armia has seen more ice time and is projected to start Tuesday's contest in the top six. Foegele could be ready to return to action later in the week when the Kings face the Chicago Blackhawks in two consecutive games.

Dec 2

Warren Foegele • LW • Kings

Warren Foegele Not Ready to Return Saturday

Los Angeles Kings winger Warren Foegele (upper body) will skip a second consecutive contest on Saturday against the Vancouver Canucks. He exited the lineup for Friday's tilt against the Anaheim Ducks due to an upper-body injury. It has been a poor campaign for Foegele, who has recorded four goals and zero assists in 16 appearances. Jeff Malott has come into the lineup as Foegele's replacement, but he has zero fantasy value as a fourth-line grinder. Foegele is considered day-to-day and will get his next opportunity to return on Tuesday against the Washington Capitals.

Nov 29

Drew Doughty • D • Kings

Drew Doughty Listed as Week-to-Week

Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty (lower body) is set to miss multiple games after the team listed him as week-to-week. The star defenseman suffered a lower-body injury during Saturday's 1-0 win against the Ottawa Senators. Fortunately, it isn't related to an ankle injury, which sidelined Doughty for several months last term. In 19 outings this season, Doughty has registered eight points (two goals, six assists), 24 shots, and 30 blocks. Jacob Moverare will take his spot in the lineup on Monday against the Washington Capitals, but it's Brandt Clarke who benefits the most from his absence. He will move to the first defensive pairing and should see more ice time on the power play.

Nov 17

Adrian Kempe • RW • Kings

Adrian Kempe Agrees to $85 Million Extension With Kings

Los Angeles Kings right wing Adrian Kempe has agreed to an eight-year, $85 million contract extension. The contract will run through the 2032-33 season, raising Kempe's cap hit from $5.5 million to $10.625 million. Kempe has been among L.A.'s most consistent offensive players for several seasons and leads the team in scoring this campaign. After 19 games, Kempe boasts six goals and 19 points. He also has additional fantasy value through his physicality, having registered 37 hits. The Swedish native just turned 29, so he remains in the prime of his career and will continue to make a mark in fantasy hockey for many years.

Nov 17

Drew Doughty • D • Kings

Drew Doughty Exits With Lower-Body Injury

Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty (lower body) exited Saturday's 1-0 win over the Ottawa Senators midway through the second period. The veteran rearguard sustained a lower-body injury while blocking a shot. After the game, Doughty was seen leaving the arena wearing a walking boot. Across 19 outings, Doughty has contributed two goals and six assists, while logging 24 shots and 30 blocks. His exit from the lineup would allow Jacob Moverare to play, while a different setup must be used for the second power-play unit. The Kings return to action Monday night on the road against the Washington Capitals.

Nov 16

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