Los Angeles Kings Fantasy Hockey News & Injury Updates

Forsberg is expected to start Saturday's preseason contest against the Golden Knights.

Dumoulin (undisclosed) rejoined his teammates at Friday's practice, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.

Dumoulin (undisclosed) failed his physical and is undergoing further testing, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports Thursday.

The Kings announced Thursday that Zuccarello is dealing with a minor shoulder injury but should be healthy at some point next week, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.

Fiala (lower leg fracture) is at least three weeks away from being ready to play, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports Thursday.

Doughty was named the Kings' 15th captain in franchise history Wednesday.

Jenik (undisclosed) is designated with an injury on the training camp roster the Kings released Wednesday.

Dvorak (upper body) was injured in Saturday's prospects game versus the Sharks and is set to be evaluated further Sunday, John Hoven of SiriusXM NHL Network Radio reports.

Fiala (lower leg fracture) has undergone an additional procedure and won't be ready for the start of training camp, the team announced Thursday.

Kuemper has expressed his motivation to bounce back during the 2026-27 season, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports Monday.

Forsberg is a candidate to see increased playing time during the 2026-27 season if he can maintain his level of production from last year, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports Monday.

Kuemper has expressed his motivation to bounce back during the 2026-27 season, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports Monday.

Portillo could begin the 2026-27 campaign as the Kings' No. 3 goaltender, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports Monday.

Byfield is slated to take on a larger role during the 2026-27 campaign following Anze Kopitar's retirement, Ryan Lambert of The Hockey News reports.

Hermansson signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Kings on Wednesday.

Laughton agreed to terms on a three-year, $10.5 million contract with the Kings on Wednesday, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.

Gustafsson signed a one-year, $1 million contract with the Kings on Wednesday.

Jenik signed a one-year, $850,000 contract with the Kings on Wednesday.

Perunovich signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Kings on Wednesday.

Pederson signed a two-year, $1.55 million contract with the Kings on Wednesday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Perry signed a one-year, $1 million contract with the Kings on Wednesday, per Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.

Zuccarello signed a one-year, $1 million contract with the Kings on Wednesday, per Chris Johnston of The Athletic.

Haula signed a two-year, $7.2 million contract with the Kings on Wednesday, according to Pierre LeBrun of TSN.

Vandenberg was the 103rd overall pick by Kings in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft on Saturday.

Zielinski was the 80th overall pick by Los Angeles in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft on Saturday.

Goljer was the 49th overall pick by Los Angeles in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft on Saturday.

Lefebvre was the 46th overall pick by Los Angeles in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft on Saturday.

Doughty will not get a contract extension this summer, per Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet on Saturday.

Hermansson was the 19th overall pick by Los Angeles in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft on Friday.

Clarke signed a five-year, $37 million contract extension with the Kings on Friday.

Pinelli signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Kings on Wednesday.

Chromiak agreed to terms on a one-year, two-way contract with Los Angeles on Thursday.

Jamsen signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Kings on Friday.

Jamsen signed a one-year, $850,000 two-way contract with the Kings on Friday.

Zuccarello (upper body) is expected to play against Dallas on Tuesday in Game 5, according to Michael Russo of The Athletic.

Wright was returned to AHL Ontario on Monday, John Hoven of SiriusXM NHL Network Radio reports.

Zuccarello (upper body) is questionable for Game 5 against Dallas on Tuesday, Joe Smith of The Athletic reports.

Forsberg will protect the home net against Colorado on Sunday in Game 4, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.

Zuccarello (upper body) won't play in Game 4 versus Dallas on Saturday, per Dylan Loucks of The Hockey News.

Zuccarello (upper body) will be a game-time call for Game 4 versus Dallas on Saturday, Mike Morreale of NHL.com reports.

Forsberg will guard the home goal in Game 3 versus the Avalanche on Thursday, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.

George was summoned from OHL Sault Ste. Marie on Thursday.

Zuccarello (upper body) won't play Wednesday in Game 3 versus the Stars.

Zuccarello (upper body) will be a game-time decision for Game 3 versus Dallas on Wednesday, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.

Forsberg is expected to get the nod on the road against Colorado in Game 2 on Tuesday, per Aarif Deen of Colorado Hockey Now.

Zuccarello is unavailable for Game 2 in Dallas on Monday due to an upper-body injury.

Forsberg led the Kings out for warmups Sunday and will start Game 1 against the Avalanche, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.

Forsberg led the Kings out for warmups and will start Game 1 against the Avalanche, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.

Turcotte (undisclosed) has been cleared to play ahead of Sunday's road clash against the Avalanche in Game 1, per Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site.

Turcotte (undisclosed) has been cleared to play ahead of Sunday's road clash against the Avalanche, per Zach Dooley.

Turcotte (undisclosed) has been ruled out ahead of Thursday's clash in Calgary, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.

Forsberg will be in goal on the road against Calgary on Thursday, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.

Zuccarello (rest) was practicing in his normal first-line role Thursday, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.

Turcotte (undisclosed) won't play Tuesday versus the Canucks, Dennis Bernstein of The Fourth Period reports.

Zuccarello (rest) won't play Tuesday versus the Ducks, Dylan Loucks of The Hockey News reports.

Turcotte won't be in the lineup versus Seattle on Monday due to an undisclosed injury, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.

Forsberg is expected to start Monday's road matchup against Seattle, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.

Zuccarello (rest) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Blues, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.

Zuccarello (rest) is expected to be a healthy scratch for Saturday's game against Nashville, per Michael Russo of The Athletic.

Forsberg will patrol the home crease against Edmonton on Saturday, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.

Byfield (undisclosed) will be in the lineup Thursday versus Vancouver, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.

Forsberg is expected to guard the cage at home against the Canucks on Thursday, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.

Forsberg was the first goalie off the ice Monday, Eric Stephens of The Athletic reports, indicating he'll defend the cage at home versus the Predators.

Byfield bagged two goals, including the winner, in a 7-6 overtime victory over the Maple Leafs on Saturday.

Brzustewicz signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Kings on Saturday.

Kuemper will protect the home goal versus the Maple Leafs on Saturday, Dennis Bernstein of The Fourth Period reports.

Brzustewicz has signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Kings, the team announced Saturday.

Brzustewicz has signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Kings, the team announced Sunday.

Kempe scored twice on four shots and added two hits in Thursday's 5-4 shootout loss to the Predators.

Helenius (undisclosed) is expected to return to the lineup Thursday versus the Predators, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.

Slukynsky signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Kings on Thursday.

Kuemper will protect the home goal versus the Predators on Thursday, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.

Forsberg will start in goal at home versus the Blues on Wednesday, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.

Helenius (undisclosed) is still considered day-to-day and won't be in the lineup versus the Blues on Wednesday, per NHL.com.

Helenius (undisclosed) is day-to-day and didn't participate in Sunday's practice, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.

Kuemper will patrol the home crease against the Mammoth on Saturday, per Eric Stephens of The Athletic.

Kuemper is expected to start on the road against Vancouver on Thursday, per Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site.

Kempe (lower body) is expected to be in the lineup Tuesday versus the Flames, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.

Kempe (lower body) is expected to be a game-time decision against Calgary on Tuesday, according to Zach Dooley of LA Kings Insider.

Kuemper is expected to start Tuesday's road game against Calgary, according to Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site.

Kuemper will be between the road pipes versus the Mammoth on Sunday, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.

Kempe recorded a power-play assist, two hits and a minus-2 rating in Saturday's 4-1 loss to the Sabres.

Forsberg will start Saturday's home game against the Sabres, per Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site.

Armia (upper body) will be activated off injured reserve and play Saturday versus Buffalo, per Dennis Bernstein of The Fourth Period.

Kempe (lower body) is projected to be in the lineup versus the Flyers on Thursday, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.

Armia (upper body) won't be in action versus the Flyers on Thursday but could return for Saturday's clash with Buffalo, Alexander Legget of Mayors Manor reports.

Kuemper was the first goaltender off the ice at morning skate, Alexander Legget of mayorsmanor.com reports, and is slated to defend the home goal versus Philadelphia on Thursday.

Kempe (lower body) might be available to play Thursday versus Philadelphia, per Alexander Legget of Mayors Manor.

Kempe will not play in Monday's road game against the Rangers due to a lower-body injury.

Panarin tallied a goal, registered two power-play assists and placed two shots on net in Saturday's 6-4 loss to New Jersey.

Forsberg will protect the road goal versus the Devils on Saturday, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.

Kuemper is expected to start on the road against the Islanders on Friday, per Mayor's Manor.

Jenik was traded to the Kings from the Senators on Thursday in exchange for Samuel Bolduc.

Kuemper is expected to start on the road Tuesday against the Bruins, per Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site.

Forsberg will be between the pipes on the road versus Columbus on Monday, Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers reports.

Byfield (upper body) is slated to play Saturday versus Montreal, per Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site.

Kuemper will protect the home goal versus the Canadiens on Saturday, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.

Connors was reassigned to AHL Ontario on Friday.

General manager Ken Holland said Friday that Armia (upper body) is expected to miss 3-4 weeks, John Hoven of SiriusXM NHL Network Radio reports.

Byfield (upper body) might be an option for Saturday's game against Montreal, per John Hoven of SiriusXM NHL Network Radio.

Fiala (lower leg fracture) won't be available before training camp for the 2026-27 campaign, per John Hoven of SiriusXM NHL Network Radio.

Laughton (not injury related) was traded to Los Angeles on Friday from Toronto in exchange for a conditional third-round pick, Emily Kaplan of ESPN reports.

Byfield (upper body) will join the Kings for their upcoming five-game road trip, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports Friday.

Perry was acquired by the Lightning from the Kings on Friday, in exchange for a 2028 second-round pick, according to Chris Johnston of The Athletic.

Perry was acquired by the Lightning from the Kings on Friday, in exchange for a second-round pick, according to Chris Johnston of The Athletic.

Kuemper (illness) is expected to start at home against the Islanders on Thursday, per Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site.

Wright was summoned from AHL Ontario on Thursday, according to John Hoven of SiriusXM NHL Network Radio.

Kuemper (illness) is expected to be a game-time decision for Thursday's home matchup against the Islanders, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.

Kuemper (illness) is expected to be a game-time decision for Thursday's home outing against the Islanders, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.

Laughton won't play Wednesday in New Jersey for roster-management reasons, per Chris Johnston of The Athletic.

Doughty (lower body) is slated to return for Thursday's game against the Islanders, Dennis Bernstein of The Fourth Period reports.

Byfield (upper body) is expected to miss Thursday's game against the Islanders, per Dennis Bernstein of The Fourth Period.

Moore (illness) is expected back in the lineup for Thursday's clash with the Islanders, Dennis Bernstein of The Fourth Period reports.

Wright was returned to AHL Ontario on Wednesday, John Hoven of SiriusXM NHL Network Radio reports.

Portillo was loaned back to AHL Ontario on Tuesday, per John Hoven of SiriusXM NHL Network Radio.

Booth was reassigned to AHL Ontario on Tuesday, John Hoven of SiriusXM NHL Network Radio reports.

Byfield (upper body) is not playing in Monday's home matchup versus the Avalanche, according to Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site.

Byfield (illness) is not playing in Monday's home matchup versus the Avalanche, according to Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site.

Byfield (undisclosed) is not playing in Monday's home matchup versus the Avalanche, according to the NHL media site.

Forsberg will be between the home pipes Monday against the Avalanche, per the NHL media site.

Booth was recalled from AHL Ontario on Monday, John Hoven of SiriusXM NHL Network Radio reports.

Armia (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Monday, per the NHL media site.

Wright was recalled from AHL Ontario on Monday.

Kuemper is under the weather and is expected to be unavailable versus the Avalanche on Monday, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.

Armia (upper body) won't play in Monday's game against the Avalanche, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.

Doughty (lower body) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Avalanche, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.

Moore (illness) won't play against Colorado on Monday, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.

Gustafsson was placed on waivers Monday, according to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.

Portillo was recalled from AHL Ontario on Monday.

Connors has been recalled from AHL Ontario by the Kings, the team announced Sunday.

Booth was loaned to AHL Ontario on Sunday.

Forsberg is expected to start at home against Calgary on Saturday, per Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site.

Armia (upper body) won't suit up in Saturday's game versus the Flames, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.

Doughty (lower body) won't play Saturday versus the Flames, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.

Booth was recalled from AHL Ontario on Saturday.

Doughty won't return to Thursday's game versus the Oilers due to a lower-body injury.

Armia (upper body) won't return to Thursday's game versus the Oilers.

Haula (not injury related) is expected to be in the lineup Thursday versus the Blackhawks, Brooks Bratten of the Predators' official site reports.

Kuemper is slated to defend the home crease against the Oilers on Thursday, John Hoven of SiriusXM NHL Network Radio reports.

Haula (not injury related) is considered a game-time decision for Thursday's matchup against Chicago, Brooks Bratten of the Predators' official site reports.

Turcotte (upper body) was taken off injured reserve and will feature in Wednesday's matchup with Vegas, per NHL.com.

Anderson (upper body) has been activated off injured reserve and will be in the lineup versus Vegas on Wednesday, per NHL.com.

Portillo was loaned to AHL Ontario on Tuesday.

Kirsanov was assigned to AHL Ontario on Tuesday.

Panarin (not injury related) was working on a line with Alex Laferriere and Adrian Kempe ahead of Wednesday's clash with Vegas, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.

Kirsanov was recalled from AHL Ontario on Tuesday.

Portillo was called up from AHL Ontario on Tuesday.

Perunovich was assigned to AHL Tucson on Sunday.

Perunovich was summoned from AHL Tucson on Saturday.

Portillo was loaned to AHL Ontario on Friday.