Darcy Kuemper Tapped to Start Against Vegas Despite 3-Game Skid

Darcy Kuemper is expected to start in net for the Kings at home against Vegas, having been the first goalie off the ice Wednesday. This comes despite a recent slump where he's gone 0-2-1 with a 4.08 GAA and .820 save percentage in his last three outings. Since returning from an upper-body issue, Kuemper has allowed four or more goals in four of his six appearances. The Kings may need to give Anton Forsberg more work if Kuemper's struggles persist, impacting their playoff hopes.