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Darcy Kuemper Injury Update
Darcy Kuemper injury update lists the Kings goalie as day-to-day with an upper-body issue after exiting Monday's Dallas loss, no firm timeline but back-to-back looms large. @LAKingsPR confirmed on X that goaltender Darcy Kuemper won’t return to the game due to an upper-body injury. Straight from the team's PR, nailing down the immediate exit after that Stars collision.
Rough night in Big Darcy Kuemper's been the backbone, posting .916 save percentage through 22 starts, two shutouts. Collision flipped the script; Anton Forsberg stepped in steady, but momentum cratered. Kings drop third straight, now scraping Pacific playoff spot. Whispers of head/neck contact stir caution NHL protocols no joke post-Matthew Perry echoes. Coaches mum on severity, eyeing Florida-Tampa road tilt Wednesday-Thursday. Depth thins quick sans him; Copley or Portillo wait in Ontario.
What Happened to Darcy Kuemper?
Darcy Kuemper collided with Stars forward Mikko Rantanen late first period, taking elbow to head/neck area and ruled out remainder. @GinoHard_ reported on X that Darcy Kuemper left the game after being bumped into by Mikko Rantanen, with no call on the play beyond Dallas' goal being waved off. Captures the raw crease moment that sidelined the Kings netminder mid-period.
Rantanen drives net, bumps Kuemper amid Dumoulin screen. Goalie down minutes, skates off under power after five saves. Johnston's follow-up waved off interference small mercy. Kings PR confirms upper-body, no return. Reminds those crease scrums where tenders eat contact; Kuemper's battled worse, like playoff wars. Stayed composed pre-exit, but tone shifted hard.
What is the Game Outcome?
Kings fell 4-1 to Stars, with DeSmith's 27 saves and Rantanen's goal-assist duo sealing rally. Kuzmenko's power-play snipe opened 1-0, Duchene ties late second. Rantanen rips third-period dagger, Johnston empties netter. Kings shorthanded sans Byfield-Danault illness, power play flops at 14.7% league-worst. Forsberg solid 17 stops relief, but defensive lapses piled. Three losses snowball; Stars climb Central.
Disclaimer:
Darcy Kuemper injury details current as of Dec 16, 2025 upper body status subject to Kings/NHL updates.Check nhl.com/kings or beat reports for practice notes, game decisions.Game recaps/outlooks from recent reports; recovery varies.
