Latest Darcy Kuemper News

Opening trades of the NHL offseason contain several goalies but few surprises

Jun. 27, 2024 15:49 PM EDT

Goaltenders are on the move as NHL teams prepare for next season, and the trades made so far are far from stunners. Center Pierre-Luc Dubois said he was surprised by Los Angeles sending him to Washington for goalie Darcy Kuemper, but his impending full no-movement clause kicking in...

Dubois changes perspective quickly after joining Caps, a year since signing long term in LA

Jun. 26, 2024 17:36 PM EDT

The life Pierre-Luc Dubois envisioned for himself a year ago no longer exists. Back then, he had requested and been granted a trade from Winnipeg to Los Angeles, signed a contract for $68 million over the next eight seasons and thought he would be a big part of the Kings' future. ...

Darcy Kuemper hopes his second stint with Kings lasts longer than his first

Jun. 21, 2024 19:18 PM EDT

Darcy Kuemper's first stint with the Los Angeles Kings lasted less than one season. Both sides are hoping this one lasts longer. The veteran goaltender was acquired on Wednesday from the Washington Capitals for forward Pierre-Luc Dubois in a trade of high-priced, underachieving...

Kings acquire goaltender Darcy Kuemper from Capitals for forward Pierre-Luc Dubois

Jun. 19, 2024 18:13 PM EDT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Rob Blake solved his goaltending problem and shipped away one of the worst moves of his seven-year tenure as the Los Angeles Kings vice president and general manager on Wednesday. Blake and the Kings acquired goaltender Darcy Kuemper from the Washington Capitals...

Late-blooming, mustached goalie Charlie Lindgren carries the Washington Capitals into the playoffs

Apr. 19, 2024 16:53 PM EDT

ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — Alex Ovechkin scored a lot of goals down the stretch for the Washington Capitals, yet he is not the biggest reason they made the playoffs. That would be undrafted, unheralded, late-blooming, mustached goaltender Charlie Lindgren, who emerged as the starter and...

Hurricanes rally for 4-2 victory over slumping Caps. Ovechkin scores both goals for Washington.

Apr. 05, 2024 23:11 PM EDT

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Sebastian Aho scored a tiebreaking power-play goal with 1:51 remaining and the Carolina Hurricanes overcame a two-goal deficit to beat the Washington Capitals 4-2 on Friday night. Jake Guentzel had two goals, including an empty-netter, and an assist and Martin...