Player News

Player Update (Tue Mar 12, 2024) - Reaches 20-goal mark

Kempe scored a goal on four shots, doled out four hits, blocked two shots and added two PIM in Monday's 3-0 win over the Islanders.

Player Update (Sat Mar 9, 2024) - Set to return

Kempe (upper body) is expected to be in the lineup Saturday versus the Stars, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.

Injury Update (Sat Mar 9, 2024) - Could play Saturday

Kempe (upper body) will be a game-time decision versus Dallas on Saturday, according Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site.

Injury Update (Sat Mar 9, 2024) - Could play Saturday

Per Dennis Bernstein of The Fourth Period, Kempe (upper body) will be a game-time decision versus Dallas on Saturday, according to coach Jim Hiller.

Injury Update (Thu Feb 29, 2024) - Is week-to-week

Kempe (upper body) is week-to-week but expected to return before the end of March, Darren Dreger of TSN reports Thursday.

Injury Update (Tue Feb 27, 2024) - Done for trip

Kempe (upper body) won't play for the remainder of the Kings' road trip after suffering an injury in Edmonton on Monday, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.

Injury Update (Tue Feb 27, 2024) - Unavailable Tuesday

According to Austin Stanovich of The Hockey News, Kempe (upper body) won't play Tuesday against Calgary after flying back to LA to undergo tests on an injury he sustained Monday versus Edmonton.

Player Update (Thu Nov 30, 2023) - Goal drought continues

Kempe failed to score a goal against the Capitals on Wednesday despite seven shots on net.

Player Update (Sun Oct 15, 2023) - Collects power-play helper

Kempe notched a power-play assist, three shots on goal and three hits in Saturday's 6-5 shootout loss to the Hurricanes.

Player Update (Sun Apr 30, 2023) - Scores on power play

Kempe scored a power-play goal on seven shots, blocked three shots and added two hits in Saturday's 5-4 loss to the Oilers in Game 6.

Player Update (Wed Apr 26, 2023) - Earns two points in loss

Kempe scored a goal on four shots, added an assist and logged six hits in Tuesday's 6-3 loss to the Oilers in Game 5.

Player Update (Sat Apr 22, 2023) - Stays red hot

Kempe netted a goal in a 3-2 overtime victory over Edmonton in Game 3 on Friday.

Player Update (Thu Apr 20, 2023) - Provides helper in Game 2 loss

Kempe notched an assist, four shots on goal and two hits in Wednesday's 4-2 loss to the Oilers in Game 2.

Player Update (Tue Apr 18, 2023) - Scores twice in third-period rally

Kempe scored two goals on eight shots and added four hits in Monday's 4-3 overtime win over the Oilers.

Player Update (Mon Mar 27, 2023) - Nets a pair in win

Kempe scored twice, including a shorthanded marker, in Sunday's 7-6 win over St. Louis.

Player Update (Sun Mar 5, 2023) - Tallies in Saturday's win

Kempe scored a goal on four shots in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Blues.

Player Update (Tue Feb 21, 2023) - Picks up helper Tuesday

Kempe notched an assist and three shots on goal in Tuesday's 2-1 loss to the Wild.

Player Update (Tue Feb 14, 2023) - Stays hot Monday

Kempe scored a shorthanded goal on four shots, added an assist and logged two hits in Monday's 5-2 win over the Sabres.

Player Update (Wed Feb 1, 2023) - Pots two goals in overtime loss

Kempe scored two goals on three shots in the Kings' 5-4 overtime loss to the Hurricanes on Tuesday.

Player Update (Sat Jan 28, 2023) - Two points in Friday's win

Kempe scored a short-handed goal and added an assist in Friday's 4-3 win over the Panthers.

Player Update (Sat Jan 21, 2023) - Nets 19th goal of 2022-23

Kempe scored a goal in Los Angeles' 5-3 loss to Nashville on Saturday.

Player Update (Sun Jan 15, 2023) - Draws power-play assist

Kempe registered a power-play assist and four shots on goal in Saturday's 5-2 loss to the Devils.

Player Update (Thu Jan 12, 2023) - Tallies Wednesday

Kempe scored a goal on three shots in Wednesday's 4-3 win over the Sharks.

Player Update (Tue Jan 10, 2023) - Racks up three power-play points

Kempe scored twice on eight shots, added an assist and levied six hits in Monday's 6-3 win over the Oilers.

Player Update (Fri Dec 16, 2022) - Lights lamp twice in shootout win

Kempe scored two goals, one on the power play, in Thursday's 3-2 shootout win over the Bruins.

Player Update (Sun Dec 11, 2022) - Contributes goal Sunday

Kempe scored a goal in Los Angeles' 6-5 overtime loss to Columbus on Sunday.

Player Update (Sun Dec 11, 2022) - Scores ninth goal of 2022-23

Kempe found the back of the net in the Kings' 4-2 win against Montreal on Saturday.

Player Update (Wed Nov 30, 2022) - Reaches 200-point milestone

Kempe scored a goal on four shots, added an assist, went plus-3 and logged six hits in Tuesday's 9-8 overtime loss to the Kraken.

Player Update (Wed Nov 23, 2022) - Sets up early goal

Kempe registered an assist and two shots on goal in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the Rangers.

Player Update (Tue Nov 15, 2022) - Closes out Monday's scoring

Kempe scored with 1:19 remaining during Monday's 6-5 loss to the quick-starting Flames.

Player Update (Tue Nov 1, 2022) - Grabs helper Monday

Kempe notched an assist, two PIM and a plus-2 rating in Monday's 5-1 win over the Blues.

Player Update (Sun Oct 16, 2022) - Nets two, plus winner

Kempe scored two goals and earned an assist, leading the Kings to a 7-6 win over the Wild on Saturday.

Player Update (Wed Oct 12, 2022) - Buries goal in opener

Kempe scored a goal on three shots and added two hits in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Golden Knights.