Darcy Kuemper has been nothing short of sensational for the Los Angeles Kings, playing a key role in their recent five-game winning streak. The veteran goaltender has been nearly unbeatable, allowing just one goal across three starts while posting back-to-back shutouts. With a 3-0-0 record in that stretch, he recorded a stunning 0.33 goals-against average, a .987 save percentage, and two shutouts, further solidifying his importance to the team.<\/p>
Kuemper’s dominant stretch began with a 4-1 victory over the New York Islanders on March 11, where he turned aside 33 of 34 shots, including all 11 he faced in the final period. He followed that up with a flawless 21-save performance against the Washington Capitals on March 13, shutting out his former team in a 3-0 win. Two days later, he continued his brilliance with a 24-save shutout against the Nashville Predators, leading the Kings to a dramatic 1-0 overtime victory. That game marked a milestone for Kuemper, his 200th career NHL win (200-143-53 in 427 games).<\/p>