Los Angeles Kings winger Viktor Arvidsson appears poised to move on from L.A. this offseason. According to TSN's Travis Yost, the 31-year-old Swedish forward will hit free agency on July 1. Arvidsson, a former 30-goal scorer with the Nashville Predators, has spent three injury-filled seasons with the Kings. He made only 18 appearances in 2023-24, scoring six goals and handing out nine assists. Arvidsson is finishing off a seven-year, $29.75 million contract. Through 546 career games, Arvidsson has managed 362 points (179 goals, 183 assists), and he can definitely still do a good job for a number of teams. However, health remains a big question mark with him and might scare off some suitors.
Viktor Arvidsson Could Be Ready To Return On Tuesday
Los Angeles Kings winger Viktor Arvidsson (lower body) is getting close to returning to action, and his comeback might come in Tuesday's matchup against Chicago. Arvidsson has missed the past 13 games while trying to recover from a lower-body injury. His season debut was delayed by a back injury, meaning we've seen the Swedish winger skate in just four games this term. He collected two assists before hurting himself again. If he's game-ready, Arvidsson will compete for a top-six spot, and he should also see a healthy amount of power-play time.
Los Angeles Kings winger Viktor Arvidsson (lower body) is considered week-to-week. He suffered a lower-body injury during his first shift in Tuesday's matchup against Columbus. It's unclear if the injury is related to Arvidsson's back issue, which required surgery at the start of the campaign. The 30-year-old managed to skate in just four games before landing back on the shelf. Quinton Byfield and Arthur Kaliyev are the likeliest candidates to replace Arvidsson on the second line.
Los Angeles Kings winger Viktor Arvidsson played only 17 seconds on Tuesday against Columbus, exiting the game with a lower-body injury. Arvidsson appeared to have hurt his left leg. This is a very unfortunate blow for the Swedish forward, as Arvidsson was making only his fourth appearance of the season. He returned from back surgery a week ago. The 30-year-old has registered two assists with 12 shots in the limited action. Quinton Byfield could be back in the top six on Thursday versus Nashville if Arvidsson can't play.
Los Angeles Kings winger Viktor Arvidsson (back) has been activated from long-term Injured Reserve and is set to make his season debut on Thursday versus New Jersey. The 30-year-old has missed all the action so far due to back surgery he had at the start of the campaign. Arvidsson has practiced with Trevor Moore and Phillip Danault on the second line, and we should also see him with the second power-play unit. The Swedish forward has averaged over 0.70 points in back-to-back seasons and should be a good pickup for fantasy managers once he shakes off the rust. Arvidsson produced 26 goals and 33 assists in 77 games a season ago.
Viktor Arvidsson On Track To Make Season Debut During Road Trip
Los Angeles Kings forward Viktor Arvidsson (back) is on track to make his season debut at some point during the team's four-game road trip that begins Tuesday night in Buffalo. The veteran winger has been out all season following back surgery but has returned to practice. "He's getting closer," Kings coach Jim Hiller said on Monday. "You saw him in a regular jersey yesterday, he actually took some contact in the drills." The 30-year-old would be a welcomed addition to the club's offense after tallying 26 goals and 59 points across 77 games last season. He would likely step into a third-line role but could certainly help a Kings offense that sits right the middle of the pack at 15th with 3.16 goals per game.
Los Angeles Kings winger Viktor Arvidsson is looking at a lengthy spell on the sidelines, with Kings general manager Rob Blake having noted that he needs surgery on his back. According to Blake, Arvidsson is set to have the surgery next week and will then be out "month-to-month." This will be Arvidsson's second back surgery after he also had a procedure done in 2022. He recovered well and put up 59 points (26 goals, 33 assists) in 77 games for the Kings in 2022-23. Carl Grundstrom and Trevor Lewis have filled in for Arvidsson on the third line to start the season, while Alex Laferriere has locked down a spot on the right win on the second line.
Viktor Arvidsson Placed On Long-Term Injured Reserve
Los Angeles Kings winger Viktor Arvidsson (lower body) has been placed on long-term Injured Reserve. The veteran forward missed Wednesday's season opener against Colorado, and head coach Todd McLellan told the media after the game that Arvidsson won't be with the team for a while. He's not set to be unavailable for at least 10 games. Arvidsson has been the fourth-best scorer on the team in both years he has played in Los Angeles, so his absence is quite a blow for the team. He will be eligible to return from LTIR on Nov. 8 against Vegas.
Los Angeles Kings winger Viktor Arvidsson (lower body) won't be available for Wednesday's season opener against Colorado. His status for the game was in doubt due to a lower-body injury, and Arvidsson has now been officially ruled out. The team is expected to play a man short because of Arvidsson's absence, meaning some of the forwards are set to log massive minutes in the contest. Trevor Lewis is in line to replace the Swede on the third line.
Viktor Arvidsson Continues Scoring Surge Versus Blues
Los Angeles Kings winger Viktor Arvidsson had another very productive outing Sunday against St. Louis, totaling two goals and one assist in a 7-6 victory. All of his points came during the Kings' five-goal first period, with Arvidsson notching two points on the power play. The Swedish winger must have added something special to his menu lately because he has erupted for five goals and two assists in the past three games. He's skating on the second line with Phillip Danault and Kevin Fiala, and his running mates are obviously also benefiting from Arvidsson's great play. The 29-year-old is trying to secure himself a new scoring record, sitting on 24 goals and 29 assists through 68 games. Arvidsson's current career-high stands at 61 points.
Los Angeles Kings winger Viktor Arvidsson (personal) won't be available for Tuesday's matchup against Buffalo after he was designated non-roster player status Monday. He has gone home for the birth of his child and should be back soon. The Swedish winger has been a solid asset for managers in deeper leagues this season with 22 points in 29 games. He typically skates on the second line, and Arvidsson's spot is set to go to Jaret Anderson-Dolan Tuesday. The 23-year-old has registered just four points in 16 games this season, but a promotion to the top six puts him in a good spot to boost his numbers.
Los Angeles Kings winger Viktor Arvidsson (illness) will be back in the lineup on Thursday versus Winnipeg. He's returning after sitting out Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Lightning with a non-COVID illness. The Swedish winger caught a bug at an awful time, as Arvidsson had just opened his scoring account for the season with a three-point effort against Washington. He has been disappointing early in the season and his spot on the second line is under threat by Gabriel Vilardi, who has been very impressive so far with five goals and four assists. Vilardi took over Arvidsson's place Tuesday night and ended up getting a goal and an assist. Head coach Todd McLellan might want to stick with the working formula Thursday night.
Viktor Arvidsson Expected To Be In The Lineup On Saturday
Los Angeles Kings winger Viktor Arvidsson (illness) is set to return to the lineup on Saturday against Minnesota. The Swedish sniper played in Tuesday's season opener versus Vegas but dropped out of Thursday's clash with Seattle due to an illness. Arvidsson produced two shots on goal and was minus-one in 17:33 of ice time on Tuesday. It wasn't a great season opener for him, but Arvidsson has worked very well on the Kings' second line with Trevor Lewis and Phillip Danault. It shouldn't take long for the trio to start producing offense at a good rate again.
Viktor Arvidsson Returns To Action With Productive Outing
Los Angeles Kings winger Viktor Arvidsson was back in action on Saturday for the first time since having back surgery to fix a herniated disc in May, and he had a nice outing with a two-assist effort in a 6-3 win over Anaheim. The Swedish sniper soaked in 16:42 of action and produced two shots on goal while finishing with a plus-one rating. He grabbed his helpers on the team's fourth and fifth goals, which were scored by Sean Durzi and Phillip Danault, respectively. Arvidsson had a fine year during his first season in L.A., grabbing 20 goals and 29 assists in 66 games. He could easily be a 60-point guy if he can stay healthy.
Los Angeles Kings winger Viktor Arvidsson (undisclosed) has finally been officially ruled out for the first-round series against Edmonton. He hasn't seen a single second of postseason action so far and head coach Todd McLellan noted ahead of Thursday's Game 6 that the Swedish winger won't be available at all for the series. The Kings have done just fine without him, and they have a chance to close out the series on Thursday, but the presence of Arvidsson would certainly give them even more quality. The former Predator had 20 goals and 49 points in 66 regular-season games during his debut campaign at the club.
Los Angeles Kings winger Viktor Arvidsson (lower body) still isn't ready to help his team in the playoffs. He had a nice finish to the regular season, averaging a point per game over his last seven outings, but the Swedish winger was recently forced to deal with some personal issues and the team also revealed a couple of days ago that Arvidsson is carrying a lower-body problem. Alex Iafallo has replaced Arvidsson on the second line and started the first-round series against Edmonton nicely in the new role by getting two points in Game 1, but he heads into Game 4 following back-to-back pointless efforts.
Los Angeles Kings winger Viktor Arvidsson will not play in Wednesday's Game 2 against Edmonton, missing his third consecutive game. The situation regarding Arvidsson is quite bizarre, as there haven't been any reports of an injury and he missed Monday's Game 1 after head coach Todd McLellan had suggested that the Swedish winger had a good chance to feature in the game following his absence from Sunday's practice for personal reasons. Luckily for McLellan and the Kings, the second line still did the business Monday night by combining for seven points in a 4-3 win. Alex Iafallo is filling in for Arvidsson on the line.
Los Angeles Kings winger Viktor Arvidsson (lower body) is considered week-to-week after he missed Monday's 3-2 overtime victory against Montreal. He got hurt at the weekend against Buffalo and was first listed as day-to-day, so this is pretty bad news for fantasy managers. Arvidsson is among L.A.'s top scorers with 38 points and has done particularly well over the last couple of months. Andreas Athanasiou has replaced the Swede on the second line and scored the game-winner against the Bruins. Fellow forward Brendan Lemieux and defenseman Mikey Anderson are also considered week-to-week by the team.
Viktor Arvidsson Records Hat Trick Against Blue Jackets
Los Angeles Kings forward Viktor Arvidsson powered the team to a win on Friday night, as his hat trick helped the Kings to a 4-3 overtime victory against the Blue Jackets. Arvidsson scored his 16th, 17th, and 18th goals of the season in the contest, surpassing his scoring total from each of the past two down seasons as a member of the Nashville Predators. Arvidsson's big night brings his season total to 38 points through 49 games, and the 28-year-old should be rostered across standard fantasy formats.
Los Angeles Kings' left-winger Viktor Arvidsson led the way as his line totaled 11 points against the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday night. Arvidsson had two goals and two assists in the 6-3 home victory. Arvidsson opened the scoring just 12 seconds in as Martin Jones could not stop his shot. Then, he closed the scoring with an empty-net goal late in the third period. The two assists were a bonus as the winger racked up four shots on goal and four scoring chances. Arvidsson now has eight goals and ten assists in 26 games after snapping a five-game point drought.
