Budaj faced only 16 shots through two periods in Tuesday's loss to Anaheim, but gave up four goals in that span before being pulled.

EDGE Analysis

We knew the fun ride had to come to an end sometime, but this was a rather painful back-to-reality moment for Budaj and his fantasy owners. On the whole, he's had an odd run as the Kings' starting netminder. First, the veteran won four games in a row despite posting just an .891 save percentage in that span; from there, he proceeded to take two losses despite stopping 50 of 53 shots (.943); and now this disaster. Jack Campbell was perfect in relief Tuesday, but it's unclear how comfortable the Kings feel turning to him as a starter, so Budaj's run of seven straight starts may continue.

Budaj led his team onto the ice for warmups and will man the crease for Tuesday's matchup against the Ducks, Helene Elliott of the Los Angeles Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Budaj has been a very suitable replacement this season after the injuries to Jonathan Quick and Jeff Zatkoff, notching four wins and posting a 1.99 GAA. He'll look to keep it going against an Anaheim squad that's only scoring 2.3 goals per game.

Budaj stopped 26 of 28 shots in a 3-0 loss to the Blackhawks on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

It's another hard-luck loss for the third-stringer, who's been thrust into duty thanks to groin injuries starter Jonathan Quick and regular backup Jeff Zatkoff. Budaj dropped a tough one less than 24 hours prior to the Blues too, as the Kings fell 1-0 despite his 24 saves. That said, with consistent performances like these, head coach Daryl Sutter will almost certainly keep riding the former Avalanche netminder while he's rolling.

Budaj led the team out onto the ice for warmups, suggesting he'll start Sunday against the Blackhawks, Jon Rosen of LA Kings Insider reports.

EDGE Analysis

Budaj will be making his sixth straight start for the Kings after starter Jonathan Quick and Jeff Zatkoff both went down with groin injuries. He's been remarkably solid so far, posting a .913 save percentage and 1.99 GAA while earning four wins. Budaj will face a stiff test Sunday, not only because he'll be facing the Blackhawks on the road, but that it's his second game in as many nights.

Budaj made 24 saves in a 1-0 loss to the Blues on Saturday night.

EDGE Analysis

He was locked in a goalie duel with Jake Allen they traded save for save until the third when Jaden Schwartz put one past him. Budaj has delivered solid goaltending in Jonathan Quick's absence, thanks in large part to the strong defensive system employed by the Kings. Keep rolling him, but watch for any wobbles. The Kings will not allow their season to slide away on the back of soft netminding.

Budaj will man the crease Saturday against the Blues, St. Louis Game Time reports.

EDGE Analysis

Budaj has been on a roll lately as he will look to record a fifth consecutive victory when he guards the blue line Saturday. The 34-year-old netminder has improved his GAA and save percentage in each of his last four starts.

Budaj denied 24 of 26 shots by the Predators in Thursday night's 3-2 victory -- his fourth consecutive overtime win.

EDGE Analysis

This represents the best effort Budaj's put forth since stepping in as the Kings' temporary starter; in fact, his save percentage has improved with every successive start. It's asking a lot of your third-string goalie to send him to overtime every time he's between the pipes, but Budaj and the Kings haven't missed a step. Jeff Zatkoff (groin) should be back to offer reinforcements soon, but the ex-Penguin struggled and then got hurt as Quick's immediate replacement, so the coaching staff is probably in no rush to replace Budaj in net.

Budaj will start in net against Nashville on Thursday, Daily Faceoff reports.

EDGE Analysis

After being forced into the net by necessity due to injuries, Budaj has stolen the show, picking up a win in all three of his starts. He's certainly been the hot hand, and if he continues his performance, it could make the Los Angeles goalie situation interesting once Jonathan Quick and Jeff Zatkoff are back.

Budaj held the Jackets to two goals on 21 shots in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime victory.

EDGE Analysis

He gave up the first goal of the game and let the Jackets take a pair of leads, but the Kings' offense fought back and the defense didn't let the opposition get too many good looks. Budaj's won three consecutive games since being pressed into duty by the injuries sustained by No. 1 and 2 netminders Jonathan Quick and Jeff Zatkoff, but he ought to credit the Los Angeles offense for all three -- the 34-year-old has managed only an .879 save mark in that span.

Budaj will start in net Tuesday against the Blue Jackets, Dennis Bernstein of The Fourth Period reports.

EDGE Analysis

With Jonathan Quick landing on the DL and Jeff Zatkoff performing miserably in place of him, the Kings will call upon Budaj for a fourth consecutive game to guard the blue paint. While Budaj has given up three goals in each of his last two starts, they've been in winning efforts. As long as the Czech netminder continues to tally victories, he figures to receive the lion's share of starts until Quick returns from injury.