How concerning is the Kings’ goaltending?

The Los Angeles Kings remain winless through five games under new head coach Peter Laviolette, with goaltending emerging as a major problem. Starter Darcy Kuemper was pulled after the first period in a 4-1 loss to the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday night, which lowered his season save percentage to .847. The defeat left the Kings ranked 31st across the NHL in overall team save percentage.

On Daily Faceoff LIVE, analyst Carter Hutton rated his concern level regarding Los Angeles' goaltending at a 9 out of 10. Hutton highlighted Kuemper's age and slower play style alongside wider defensive issues, while noting a long-running statistical slump that carried over from the prior season. Hutton suggested the team may soon need to grant minutes to goaltending prospect Carter George.