Joel Edmundson
D LA
Tue 2/25/25 1:06 PM

Edmundson scored a goal and went plus-2 in Monday's 5-2 win over the Golden Knights.
EDGE Analysis
Edmundson has three points and a plus-4 rating over two games since play resumed following the 4 Nations Face-Off. The Swedish blueliner stretched the Kings' lead to 4-2 in the third period. He's two goals shy of matching his career high for a single season, though the defensive nature of his playing style makes it tough to predict if he can get there. He's at 14 points -- his most since 2019-20 -- with 78 blocked shots, 78 hits, 64 shots on net and a plus-20 rating over 51 appearances in a shutdown role.

Joel Edmundson
D LA
Sun 2/23/25 1:29 AM

Edmundson notched two assists, two shots on goal, two hits, two blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 5-3 win over Utah.
EDGE Analysis
Deuces were wild on Edmundson's stat line, though only the helpers were out of place compared to his usual production. He ended an 11-game point drought when he assisted on Drew Doughty's first-period marker, and he also helped out on an Alex Laferriere goal in the second. Edmundson is enjoying a fairly strong campaign with 13 points, 63 shots on net, 77 hits, 77 blocked shots and a plus-18 rating through 50 appearances. He's reached the 20-point mark just once in his 10-year career, and while he may fall short of it again in 2024-25, he has displayed a level of performance near the high end of his abilities.

Joel Edmundson
D LA
Fri 1/17/25 2:46 AM

Edmundson notched an assist and went plus-3 in Thursday's 5-1 win over the Canucks.
EDGE Analysis
The helper ended a six-game point drought for Edmundson. The 31-year-old dealt with an upper-body injury last weekend, but he's been fine over two games since he returned, logging his usual top-four minutes. The blueliner has 11 points, 47 shots on net, 61 hits, 58 blocked shots and a plus-15 rating through 38 appearances this season.

Joel Edmundson
D LA
Mon 1/13/25 9:19 PM

Contrary to a prior report, Edmundson (upper body) will be available Monday versus the Oilers, per Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site.
EDGE Analysis
Edmundson missed two games due to his injury. The left-shot defenseman will slot in on the second pairing beside Brandt Clarke and most likely fill a role on the penalty kill. The Kings will still roll with 11 forwards and seven defensemen, but Andreas Englund will come out of the lineup as a result of Edmundson's return.

Joel Edmundson
D LA
Mon 1/13/25 4:18 PM

Edmundson (upper body) will not be in action versus the Oilers on Monday, per Zach Dooley of LA Kings Insider.
EDGE Analysis
Edmundson will be out of action for the third straight game due to his lingering upper-body injury. Prior to getting hurt, the 31-year-old blueliner was stuck in a 12-game goal drought during which he registered two assists, 20 shots and 21 hits while averaging 21:02 of ice time. Without Edmundson in the lineup, Andreas Englund figures to serve in a third-pairing role.

Joel Edmundson
D LA
Sat 1/11/25 9:04 PM

Edmundson (undisclosed) isn't expected to play Saturday versus Calgary, per Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site.
EDGE Analysis
Edmundson has four goals, 10 points, 60 hits and 57 blocks in 36 outings in 2024-25. This will be LA's second straight game without the 31-year-old defenseman. His next opportunity to return will come Monday in Edmonton.

Joel Edmundson
D LA
Fri 1/10/25 7:46 PM

Edmundson (undisclosed) won't play Friday versus the Jets, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Edmundson is on the Kings' five-game road trip, but he is dealing with an injury and has an uncertain return timeline. That makes it unclear if he'll play in the second half of a back-to-back when the Kings visit Calgary on Saturday. Both of Kyle Burroughs and Andreas Englund are in the lineup Friday as the Kings stick with a seven-defensemen lineup.

Joel Edmundson
D LA
Thu 1/9/25 1:03 PM

Edmundson (undisclosed) will travel with the Kings on their five-game road trip but may not be ready to play, Russell Morgan of Hockey Royalty reports Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
Edmundson had three goals and two assists in his first nine games but has managed only a goal and five points in his last 27 contests. He has 60 hits and 57 blocked shots this season. Look for Kyle Burroughs to draw into the lineup while Edmundson is sidelined.

Joel Edmundson
D LA
Sun 12/22/24 12:30 AM

Edmundson provided an assist, five shots on goal and four hits in Saturday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Predators.
EDGE Analysis
Edmundson helped out on an Alex Laferriere goal in the third period. Surprisingly, the five shots were not a season high for Edmundson -- he had seven in a 4-1 win over the Wild on Dec. 7. The 31-year-old blueliner has been a pleasant surprise on offense with 10 points through 31 outings this season, and he's added 52 hits, 48 blocked shots, 43 shots on net, 14 PIM and a plus-14 rating while seeing top-four minutes. His offense alone doesn't move the needle in fantasy, but there's enough physicality to make an impact in deeper formats.

Joel Edmundson
D LA
Thu 12/5/24 2:00 AM

Edmundson scored a goal on two shots in Wednesday's 3-2 win over the Stars.
EDGE Analysis
Edmundson has a pair of points over his last four contests. The 31-year-old defenseman's goal at 15:38 of the second period tied the game at 2-2. Edmundson has been unusually productive on offense with eight points (four goals, four assists) over 24 outings after producing just six points in 53 regular-season appearances in 2023-24. He's added 27 shots on net, 39 hits, 39 blocked shots, 14 PIM and a plus-7 rating, providing defensive stability on the Kings' second pairing.