Joel Edmundson D LA Thu 11/28/24 1:36 AM
Joel Edmundson
D LA
Edmundson notched an assist and two hits in Wednesday's 4-1 win over the Jets.
EDGE Analysis
Edmundson has two helpers over 12 outings in November. That's not a lot of offense, but it is consistent with reasonable expectations for the 31-year-old defenseman, who fills a shutdown role in the Kings' top four. He's managed seven points, 25 shots on net, 33 hits, 34 blocked shots and a plus-4 rating over 21 contests this season.
Joel Edmundson D LA Sun 11/10/24 12:44 AM
Joel Edmundson
D LA
Edmundson logged an assist and two blocked shots in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Blue Jackets.
EDGE Analysis
Edmundson snapped a four-game point drought when he had a shot attempt tipped in by Alex Laferriere in the third period. The 31-year-old Edmundson already has six points over 14 outings this season, matching his point total from 53 games regular-season games between the Capitals and Maple Leafs last year. The defenseman has added 16 shots on net, 23 hits, 25 blocked shots and a plus-1 rating as a key defensive presence on the Kings' blue line.
Joel Edmundson D LA Thu 10/31/24 2:05 AM
Joel Edmundson
D LA
Edmundson scored a goal, added four PIM and went plus-2 in Wednesday's 6-3 win over the Golden Knights.
EDGE Analysis
Edmundson stretched the Kings' lead to 6-1 in the third period. The defenseman has tallied three times over the last three games, matching his highest total in goals in the last four years. He's looked comfortable in a top-four role so far, earning five points, 14 shots on net, 15 hits, 16 blocked shots, eight PIM and a plus-2 rating. Edmundson has reached the 20-point mark just once in his first nine NHL campaigns, so his scoring pace is likely to slow down, though he should still offer plenty of production in the physical categories.
Joel Edmundson D LA Sat 10/26/24 7:14 PM
Joel Edmundson
D LA
Edmundson scored twice Saturday in a 3-2 victory over Utah. He also had two hits, three blocks and three shots.
EDGE Analysis
Edmundson looked the part of a sniper on the first goal of the season, wiring a one-timer from below the left circle as he slid on one knee. His second was a slapper from the point through traffic early in the third that stood as the winner. Edmundson doesn't have a reputation as a scorer, with his career mark of seven goals coming in 2017-18 and 2019-20. Still, the Kings had to redistribute some responsibility on the blue line with Drew Doughty (ankle) unavailable, so it was positive to see Edmundson contribute. Count on triple-digit hits and blocks from Edmundson, and take any points as a bonus.
Joel Edmundson D LA Wed 10/23/24 3:14 AM
Joel Edmundson
D LA
Edmundson notched an assist, three shots on goal, four hits, two PIM and a minus-2 rating in Tuesday's 6-1 loss to the Golden Knights.
EDGE Analysis
Edmundson picked up his first point in two games after he missed two contests to attend to a family matter. The 31-year-old defenseman has two helpers, nine shots on net, nine hits, 10 blocked shots and a plus-1 rating over five appearances this season, but his defensive performance wasn't great Tuesday. He's unlikely to score enough to help in fantasy.
Joel Edmundson D LA Sat 10/19/24 2:25 PM
Joel Edmundson
D LA
Edmundson (personal) was lifted from the non-roster list Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
Edmundson will be available for Sunday's clash against Anaheim after missing the past two games for family reasons. He has one assist, three hits and eight blocked shots in three appearances this season.
Joel Edmundson D LA Wed 10/16/24 11:46 AM
Joel Edmundson
D LA
Edmundson (personal) was moved to non-roster injured reserve by LA on Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Edmundson last played Monday, so the earliest he can return to the lineup would be Tuesday against Vegas. He has an assist, three hits and eight blocks in three games this season. With Edmundson unavailable, Andreas Englund might see some action after being a healthy scratch in each of the Kings' first three contests.
Joel Edmundson D LA Tue 10/15/24 2:19 PM
Joel Edmundson
D LA
Edmundson (personal) did not practice Tuesday and is currently away from the team, according to Dennis Bernstein of The Fourth Period.
EDGE Analysis
It's unclear if Edmundson will miss any game action, but if he does, Andreas Englund will most likely will draw into the lineup. Edmundson has chipped in an assist, three hits, eight blocks and a plus-1 rating through three outings.
Joel Edmundson D LA Fri 10/11/24 1:49 PM
Joel Edmundson
D LA
Edmundson logged an assist, two blocked shots, two PIM and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 3-1 win over the Sabres.
EDGE Analysis
Edmundson was signed to a three-year in July, making him a virtual lock for the third pairing. The veteran defenseman isn't known to put up significant scoring numbers, nor has he been able to play a high number of games. Last season, he was limited to six points, 80 hits and 65 blocked shots over 53 games between the Capitals and the Maple Leafs. He saw 20:38 of ice time in his Kings debut, and he could be in line for more minutes while Drew Doughty (ankle) is out, but Edmundson offers minimal fantasy upside.
Joel Edmundson D LA Mon 7/1/24 5:14 PM
Joel Edmundson
D LA
Edmundson signed a four-year, $15.4 million contract with the Kings on Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Edmundson had a goal, six points, 23 PIM, 80 hits and 65 blocked shots in 53 regular-season contests between Washington and Toronto in 2023-24. The 31-year-old will probably serve primarily on the Kings' third pairing.