Helenius scored a goal in Sunday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Hurricanes.

EDGE Analysis

Helenius got the Kings on the board at 13:21 of the third period. The 23-year-old has earned two goals and two assists over his last six outings, which is solid work for a fourth-line forward. He's up to five points, 17 shots on net, 66 hits, 29 PIM and an even plus-minus rating across 27 appearances this season.

Helenius scored a goal on three shots and added two hits in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Red Wings.

EDGE Analysis

Helenius has a goal and two assists over his last three games. The 23-year-old forward opened the scoring Tuesday exactly halfway through the contest. Helenius is up to two goals, four points, 13 shots on net, 55 hits and 17 PIM over 24 outings. He may be at risk of losing playing time to Kenny Connors, who is expected to debut at some point during the Kings' road trip.

Helenius scored a goal in Saturday's 5-4 shootout win over the Wild.

EDGE Analysis

Helenius put the Kings ahead 4-3 in the third period. He had just 4:34 of ice time in this contest, though he's been under the 10-minute mark in eight straight games. The 23-year-old is firmly on the fourth line, and his ability to play center is likely the only thing keeping him in the lineup regularly. The goal was his first point in 13 outings this season, to go with three shots on net, 28 hits, five PIM and an even plus-minus rating.

Helenius agreed to terms on a two-year contract extension with Los Angeles on Tuesday, per agent Dan Milstein.

EDGE Analysis

Helenius has logged just three games for the Kings this season in which he generated zero points, 10 hits and two shots while averaging 7:15 of ice time. At some point, Helenius could be a candidate for the minors, given the lack of minutes he is getting at the NHL level.

Helenius did not suit up in Saturday's 1-0 win over the Senators on Saturday, the 17th time he's been scratched in the Kings' first 19 games.

EDGE Analysis

Helenius' last appearance was Oct. 18 versus the Hurricanes. Head coach Jim Hiller typically doesn't adjust his lineup a whole lot, and the Kings are carrying 14 forwards. That makes it an uphill battle for Helenius to draw in when the team is healthy, which it is at forward. The 22-year-old will offer some physicality when he plays, but there's no telling when that will happen.

Helenius notched an assist and two hits in Thursday's 6-4 loss to the Oilers in Game 6.

EDGE Analysis

The helper was Helenius' first career playoff point. He was in the lineup for all six playoff contests but averaged just 3:57 of ice time per game in a fourth-line role. The physical forward had 14 hits to go with one shot on goal and two blocked shots this postseason. He also had seven points, 29 shots, 150 hits and 25 PIM over 50 regular-season outings. Helenius will compete for a steadier role in 2025-26, though it wouldn't be surprising if he spends some time at AHL Ontario next year.

Helenius scored twice on three shots, doled out four hits, added two PIM and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 6-5 win over the Kraken.

EDGE Analysis

Helenius ended an 11-game point drought in style. He opened the scoring at 15:14 of the first period and then added the Kings' last goal in the third, which ended up being the game-winner when the Kraken rallied close but couldn't tie it. This was Helenius' first multi-point outing in the NHL. He's posted four goals, three assists, 29 shots on net, 145 hits and a plus-1 rating over 49 appearances in a bottom-six role this season.

Helenius scored a goal, added two hits and went plus-2 in Sunday's 7-2 win over the Bruins.

EDGE Analysis

Helenius has two points over his last two games after going 10 contests without a point at the NHL level. The 22-year-old's role is unlikely to change -- the Kings' strong forward depth keeps Helenius locked in on the fourth line, but he's at least played well enough to stay in the lineup. He's at five points, 21 shots on net, 113 hits, 21 PIM and a plus-1 rating over 37 appearances, bringing a physical edge to the roster.

Helenius logged an assist and two hits in Saturday's 7-2 win over the Hurricanes.

EDGE Analysis

Helenius set up an Adrian Kempe tally at 3:03 of the first period. The assist was Helenius' first point in nine games since he was recalled from AHL Ontario on March 5. The good news is he's sticking in the lineup, but only in a fourth-line role that has rarely led to offense or even significant ice time. Helenius has four points, 20 shots on net, 111 hits, 21 PIM and a minus-1 rating across 36 NHL appearances this season.

Helenius was called up from AHL Ontario on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Helenius has played 28 games with the Kings this season, tallying one goal and a pair of assists. The 22-year-old center had two goals and four assists in 20 AHL contests before his recall.