Darcy Kuemper Achieves First Shutout of the Season for Kings
- Darcy Kuemper made 16 saves for his first shutout of the season.
- Anze Kopitar opened the scoring for the Kings, with additional goals from Adrian Kempe and Kevin Fiala.
- The Kings demonstrated effective defense, limiting the Predators to only three shots on goal in the third period.
On November 4, 2024, in Nashville, Tennessee, Darcy Kuemper recorded his first shutout of the season during a game between the Los Angeles Kings and the Nashville Predators. The Kings won the match 3-0, marking their second victory in three games. Anze Kopitar opened the scoring with a unique goal that involved banking the puck off the opposing goaltender's skate. Kevin Fiala added to the lead shortly into the third period. Despite facing 24 shots, Juuse Saros of the Predators struggled to keep the puck out of the net. Kuemper's performance was highlighted by key saves that maintained the Kings' lead. The win comes amid the Predators' ongoing scoring troubles, as they rank low in goals per game in the NHL. They have struggled to recover from recent losses, now sitting at 1-2-1 in their last four games. Moving forward, the Kings are scheduled to play against Minnesota, while the Predators face Washington.