IRAndrei Kuzmenko
W LA
Fri 3/6/26 5:09 PM

Kuzmenko (knee) isn't expected to return before the end of the 2025-26 regular season, per John Hoven of SiriusXM NHL Network Radio on Friday.
EDGE Analysis
Kuzmenko underwent knee surgery last Saturday to repair a torn meniscus. He had 13 goals, 25 points and 69 shots on net across 52 appearances this campaign. If the Kings qualify for the playoffs, it's unclear when Kuzmenko will be ready to return to the lineup.

IRAndrei Kuzmenko
W LA
Sat 2/28/26 2:10 PM

Kuzmenko underwent knee surgery for a torn meniscus and is on injured reserve, the team announced Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
Kuzmenko is regarded as week-to-week, and it wouldn't be surprising if he's out for quite a while. The 30-year-old has 13 goals and 25 points in 52 outings in 2025-26. The Kings recalled defenseman Angus Booth from AHL Ontario to fill the roster spot created by putting Kuzmenko on IR.

IRAndrei Kuzmenko
W LA
Thu 2/26/26 9:28 PM

Kuzmenko (undisclosed) isn't available for Thursday's game against Edmonton, per Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site.
EDGE Analysis
Kuzmenko is considered day-to-day, so he still might be an option Saturday versus Calgary. He has 13 goals and 25 points in 52 outings in 2025-26. Taylor Ward and Jeff Malott are expected to draw back into the lineup, while Samuel Helenius will be a healthy scratch after playing Wednesday versus Vegas.

IRAndrei Kuzmenko
W LA
Thu 2/26/26 2:42 AM

Kuzmenko notched two assists in Wednesday's 6-4 loss to the Golden Knights.
EDGE Analysis
Kuzmenko's last outing against Vegas saw him leave with an upper-body injury right before the Olympic break. He got the rest he needed and made an impact in this rematch, giving him four points over his last three games. The 30-year-old winger is at 13 goals, 12 assists, 69 shots on net and a minus-4 rating through 52 appearances.

IRAndrei Kuzmenko
W LA
Wed 2/25/26 9:53 PM

Kuzmenko (upper body) is in the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Golden Knights, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Kuzmenko was hurt in the last game before the Olympic break, but the injury wasn't serious enough to cost him more time. He'll play on the third line with Alex Turcotte and Warren Foegele.

IRAndrei Kuzmenko
W LA
Fri 2/6/26 12:20 AM

Kuzmenko (upper body) won't return to Thursday's game versus the Golden Knights.
EDGE Analysis
Kuzmenko was initially injured in the first period. He made a brief return in the second but left for good prior to the third. The 30-year-old's injury comes at a decent time, as he'll have until Feb. 25 before the Kings are back in action for a rematch with Vegas.

IRAndrei Kuzmenko
W LA
Thu 2/5/26 4:10 AM

Kuzmenko scored a pair of power-play goal on four shots in Wednesday's 4-2 loss to the Kraken.
EDGE Analysis
Kuzmenko celebrated his 30th birthday with his first multi-point effort since Jan. 5 versus the Wild. While he had a good performance, the rest of the Kings couldn't say the same. Kuzmenko is currently in a middle-six role, though it's his power-play time that could spark his offense. For the season, the winger has 13 goals, 23 points, 68 shots on net and a minus-4 rating over 50 appearances, with 13 of his points coming on the power play.

IRAndrei Kuzmenko
W LA
Wed 1/28/26 11:18 AM

Kuzmenko scored a power-play goal in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Red Wings.
EDGE Analysis
Kuzmenko found the back of the net with his lone shot on net in the game. He has a 21.1 shooting percentage in January after tallying four goals on 19 shots across 13 contests. During that 13-game stretch, the 29-year-old has also racked up five assists, nine points, a plus-2 rating and four blocked shots.

IRAndrei Kuzmenko
W LA
Wed 1/21/26 2:10 AM

Kuzmenko scored a goal on four shots and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Rangers.
EDGE Analysis
Kuzmenko ended a seven-game goal drought with his tally at 12:37 of the second period. That goal also stood as the game-winner. The 29-year-old winger has been streaky at times, though he's racked up 12 points over his last 18 outings since he was scratched Dec. 13 versus the Flames. He now has 10 goals, 20 points, 59 shots on net, 18 hits and a minus-2 rating through 44 appearances this season.

IRAndrei Kuzmenko
W LA
Tue 1/6/26 1:21 PM

Kuzmenko notched a goal and an assist in Monday's 4-2 win over the Wild.
EDGE Analysis
Kuzmenko assisted on Kevin Fiala's goal in the second period, and he later found the back of the net to give the Kings a 3-1 lead at the 9:20 mark of the final frame with a wrister. Kuzmenko has two multi-point performances in his last three games and seven points (four goals, three helpers) over his last seven appearances.