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Los Angeles Kings News / Stars And Sticks / October 21
Kings wake up and down Caps for 1st win of the season
After Cole Hutson beat Kings goalie and former Capital Darcy Kuemper last night to make the score 2-0 with 95 seconds until the first intermission, I thought the Caps were going to dominate the Kings.
Los Angeles Kings News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 21
Darcy Kuemper gets real on Kings’ 1st win of the season
The Los Angeles Kings lost Quinton Byfield to injury on Tuesday night against the Washington Capitals. At the time, the game was tied 2-2, and Los Angeles had a ton of pressure on them to see this one out.
Los Angeles Kings News / Daily Faceoff / October 14
How concerning is the Kings’ goaltending?
Now that the NHL season is over two weeks old, there’s enough action in the books to evaluate where some teams on either extreme end of the spectrum stand, and it’s clear that the Los Angeles Kings have been one of the NHL’s biggest disappointments.
The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz
Can you name every winner of the Hart Trophy, which honors the most valuable player in the NHL, since 1983?
Los Angeles Kings News / Hockey Royalty / August 19
LA Kings Training Camp Preview: Darcy Kuemper
With training camp just around the corner, we are previewing each player on the LA Kings roster. Up next: Darcy Kuemper! Birthdate: May 5, 1990 Birthplace:
The biggest draft bust for every NHL team
People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.
NHL News / The Oil Rig / August 11
How one Edmonton Oilers 2025 playoff game may have single-handedly saved the current era
Often times, when you look at a franchise’s golden years, there’s a series of occurrences that result in its ending. Both the Edmonton Oilers, and General Manager Stan Bowman, have seen this happen to them.
Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / July 22
The Oilers’ goalie signing that made sense — until it didn’t
With Jack Campbell officially retiring from professional hockey, I wanted to look back on the Edmonton Oilers ‘ decision-making nearly four years to the day of his signing a lucrative five-year deal worth $25 million.
Los Angeles Kings News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 18
Kings could move on from Stanley Cup champion to shed cap space
The Los Angeles Kings were swept in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs by the Colorado Avalanche. Now, the Kings will need to make decisions on the future, including how to manage the salary cap.
Los Angeles Kings News / The Hockey Writers / April 6
With Playoffs On the Line, Kings Can No Longer Lean on Kuemper
It was just one year ago when Los Angeles Kings goaltender Darcy Kuemper was putting up Vezina-caliber numbers and being the backbone between the pipes
NHL News / Yardbarker / April 2
In or out: Assessing which NHL teams will secure the final playoff spots
The NHL playoff race is coming down to the wire, with several teams in both the East and West battling for the last remaining spots.
Los Angeles Kings News / The Hockey Writers / April 2
Analyzing Darcy Kuemper’s 2025-26 Season With the Los Angeles Kings
Darcy Kuemper’s 2025-26 season with the Los Angeles Kings has been a narrative of high-stakes pressure, fluctuation, and the heavy workload of being the veteran anchor for a team with Stanley Cup aspirations.
The defining figure for every NHL franchise
People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.
Los Angeles Kings News / Athlon Sports / January 21
Kings Coach Reacts to Darcy Kuemper Update After Rangers Game
The Los Angeles Kings entered Tuesday night aiming to halt a four-game skid and stay within reach of the Western Conference wild-card race. At the end
Los Angeles Kings News / Daily Faceoff / January 20
Kings' Darcy Kuemper leaves game with upper-body injury
The Los Angeles Kings took a tough blow to their lineup on Tuesday night, as goaltender Darcy Kuemper left their game against the New York Rangers with an injury.
Los Angeles Kings News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 16
Kings place Darcy Kuemper on injured reserve
The Kings announced they’ve placed starting goalie Darcy Kuemper on injured reserve.
Los Angeles Kings News / The Hockey Writers / October 29, 2025
Kuemper’s Brilliant Performance Allows Kings to Survive Against Sharks
Without the brilliant 37-save performance from goaltender Darcy Kuemper, the Los Angeles Kings could have very well been blown out by a San Jose Sharks team that continuously poured it on for 40 minutes straight.
Los Angeles Kings News / Hockey Royalty / August 27, 2025
LA Kings Training Camp Preview: Darcy Kuemper
With training camp just around the corner, we are previewing each player on the LA Kings roster. Up next: Darcy Kuemper! Birthdate: May 5, 1990 Birthplace:
NHL News / Oilersnation / May 10, 2025
Ask Dubey: How did the Oilers get to Darcy Kuemper?
Welcome back to Ask Dubey, Episode Three! You guys have been firing in fantastic questions. Keep them rolling, because I’m loving every minute of this.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 29, 2025
Oilers Made Huge Mistake Signing Campbell Over Kuemper
It hasn’t been the best series for goaltender Darcy Kuemper, although he has come up with several big saves at opportune times for the Los Angeles Kings, particularly in their wins over the Edmonton Oilers in Games 1 and 2 of the first-round series.
Los Angeles Kings News / Breakaway on SI / April 21, 2025
Kings' Darcy Kuemper Biggest X-Factor Against Oilers
The Los Angeles Kings begin their quest for the Stanley Cup with their fourth consecutive opening-round series against the Edmonton Oilers. The Oilers have dominated the postseason, winning each of the last three meetings.
NHL News / Oilersnation / April 16, 2025
The Kings are hoping Darcy Kuemper can be the difference this year against the Oilers
We’re just days away from round four of the playoff rivalry between the Edmonton Oilers and the Los Angeles Kings. For the Oilers, it’s a chance to once again eliminate their Pacific Division rivals.
NHL News / Yardbarker / March 24, 2025
Watch: Bruins, Kings goalies tried to fight before officials stopped them
There are two things NHL fans love from goalies beyond highlight reel saves. One of them is the occasional goalie goal. The other is the occasional goalie fight.
NHL News / Oilers Daily / December 28, 2024
Stuart Skinner livid after being ignored by referee leads to overtime goal
Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner was on the wrong side of the referees on Saturday as he tried to flag them down for a stoppage in play but ended up losing the game seconds later.
Los Angeles Kings News / NHL Trade Talk / November 14, 2024
Kings Darcy Kuemper Exits with Injury, Halting Strong Season
Los Angeles Kings goaltender Darcy Kuemper went down with an injury this week, which is a problem since he’s been an important part of the team’s early success.
Los Angeles Kings News / Field Level Media / November 13, 2024
Darcy Kuemper, Cup winner with Avs, returns with Kings
The Los Angeles Kings sit atop the Pacific Division early in the season but have been consistently inconsistent for the past month. Los Angeles started the campaign by dropping three of four games, but since then, it has not won or lost more than two in a row.
Los Angeles Kings News / Daily Faceoff / November 5, 2024
Darcy Kuemper has been a great addition for the Kings
One of the low-key good stories in the first month of the 2024-25 season has been the play of Los Angeles Kings goaltender Darcy Kuemper. After winning the Stanley Cup with the Colorado Avalanche in 2022, the native of Saskatoon moved east to join the Washington Capitals.
Los Angeles Kings News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 24, 2024
Kings receive major boost with starting goaltender's return
The Los Angeles Kings have been navigating life without netminder Darcy Kuemper of late, but no longer, no more.
NHL News / Yardbarker / June 20, 2024
Capitals could find much-needed salary-cap space in T.J. Oshie, Niklas Backstrom
The Capitals are strapped for cash. According to CapFriendly, with just over $3.7 million in salary cap space, GM Brian MacLellan must make big decisions to ensure the team gets better and younger before October.
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