Budaj led his team onto the ice and will be the starting goalie for Tuesday's game against the Coyotes, Helene Elliott of the Los Angeles Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

As expected, Budaj gets the start and will go for his third victory in a row Tuesday.

Budaj was the first goalie off the ice at morning skate and is in line to start Tuesday night's game in Arizona, Jon Rosen of LA Kings Insider reports.

EDGE Analysis

It seems that the Kings start Budaj every chance they get considering the absolutely horrid play of Jeff Zatkoff this season. Budaj, on the other hand, is riding a two-game win streak during which he's allowed one goal, albeit on only 47 shots total. If the Czech keeper does indeed get the nod, he'll get to face a hapless Coyotes squad that averages only 2.17 goals per game.

Budaj earned his fifth shutout of the season by stopping all 22 shots sent his way in a 3-0 win over Carolina on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

If you had a preseason premonition that Budaj -- who wasn't even in the NHL on Opening Night -- would be tied for second in the NHL in shutouts along with racking up 22 wins by the All-Star break... well, maybe you should try your hand at playing the lottery or betting on horses. The 34-year-old has truly been a revelation in Hollywood, as he's sitting on easily the finest numbers of his NHL career with a 2.06 GAA and .919 save mark.

Budaj will be the starting goalie for Thursday night's road contest against the Hurricanes.

EDGE Analysis

Budaj makes his second start in a row after a strong 24-save performance Tuesday. In spite of a 3-3-0 record, Budaj has a decent .927 save percentage and hasn't allowed more than three goals in a game over his last six starts. He'll face a Carolina team that ranks 18th in the NHL with 2.64 goals per game.

Budaj stopped 24 of 25 shots on the road in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Devils.

EDGE Analysis

Budaj's 21st victory of the season puts an end to his three-game losing skid and continues the veteran's surprisingly effective season as the Kings' starter in Jonathan Quick's absence. The Slovkian's save percentage is only a bit above average at .918, but the Kings' strong shot prevention has his GAA at a sparkly 2.11.

Budaj will be between the posts for Tuesday night's game in New Jersey, Mike Morreale of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Budaj is back in action Tuesday after another miserable start from Jeff Zatkoff on Monday night. Despite being on a three-game losing streak, Budaj should be the assumed starter until Jonathan Quick (groin) returns in a few months. The 34-year-old Slovakian will look to turn it around against a Devils team that ranks 28th in the league with 2.23 goals per game.

Budaj made 32 saves in a 4-2 loss to the Islanders. He allowed three goals.

EDGE Analysis

He has lost three straight and four of his last six starts. Budaj remains the go-to guy in the blue paint as long as Jonathan Quick is sidelined. He'll need to throw down some strong performances for the Kings to scratch their way to a wild card position, though.

Budaj will get the start in net Saturday against the Islanders, Arthur Staple of Newsday reports.

EDGE Analysis

Budaj has a 2.12 GAA on the season, thanks in part to the fact the Kings have been the best team at shot suppression. New York's backup goalie Jean-Francois Berube will be in net, which helps the chances of Budaj picking up a win.

Budaj was beaten three times on 27 shots in a 3-2 loss to the visiting Sharks on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

It's only the second time since way back on Nov. 13 that Budaj has suffered back-to-back regulation losses, speaking to just how impeccable of a run the career backup has had this season. Even with the pair of losses, he owns a .917 save percentage, 2.12 GAA and sits eighth in the NHL in wins with 20, and figures to continue to receive the lions share of starts until Jonathan Quick (groin) returns.

Budaj was the first goalie off the ice at morning skate, indicating he'll start between the pipes in Wednesday night's game against the Sharks, Jon Rosen of LA Kings Insider reports.

EDGE Analysis

Budaj has been sharp of late, posting a 2-1-0 record with an impressive 1.67 GAA and .937 save percentage over his last three appearances. The 34-year-old netminder will look to pick up his 21st win of the campaign in a matchup with a Sharks team that's averaging 2.61 goals per game this season, 19th in the NHL.