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Injury Knee
Est. Return 4/16/2026
2025 Stats
G
13
A
12
PP Pts
13
+/-
-4
PIM
16
ROS Projections
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Kuzmenko can be a productive top-six forward, but he’s not a reliable one. A regression from his 39-goal and 74-point regular season in 2022-23 was always predictable given his absurd 27.3 shooting percentage, but the fact that he failed to reach even the 50-point mark in either of the last two seasons while bouncing between four different teams is surprising. Still, he seemed to find his way when he was acquired by Los Angeles during the 2024-25 campaign, recording five goals and 17 points over 22 regular-season outings with the Kings after supplying six goals and 20 points across 44 appearances between Philadelphia and Calgary earlier in the campaign. It was enough for Los Angeles to give him a one-year, $4.3 million contract for 2025-26. That contract might work out with Kuzmenko rebounding back above the 50-point mark, but he’s a high-risk bet. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a one-year, $4.3 million contract with the Kings in June of 2025.
Done for regular season
Kuzmenko (knee) isn't expected to return before the end of the 2025-26 regular season, per John Hoven of SiriusXM NHL Network Radio on Friday.
ANALYSIS
Kuzmenko underwent knee surgery last Saturday to repair a torn meniscus. He had 13 goals, 25 points and 69 shots on net across 52 appearances this campaign. If the Kings qualify for the playoffs, it's unclear when Kuzmenko will be ready to return to the lineup.
Kuzmenko underwent knee surgery last Saturday to repair a torn meniscus. He had 13 goals, 25 points and 69 shots on net across 52 appearances this campaign. If the Kings qualify for the playoffs, it's unclear when Kuzmenko will be ready to return to the lineup.
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2025–26 Time On Ice Stats
- Average Time On Ice: 14:55
- Average Power Play TOI: 2:59
- Average Short-Handed TOI: 0:00
Ice Time
Power Play
Short-Handed
2023–24
15:40
2:40
0:00
2023–24
14:21
3:27
0:00
2024–25
14:49
2:20
0:00
2024–25
16:31
3:32
0:03
2024–25
17:08
2:35
0:00
2025–26
14:55
2:59
0:00
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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After racking up 74 points in 81 regular-season contests as a rookie, Kuzmenko was hampered by a sophomore slump with just 46 points in 72 outings with the Canucks and Flames last year. If the elite skating winger can return to being a 70-point producer, he won't be long for a third-line role and figures to challenge Anthony Mantha and Blake Coleman for more minutes. Even if the 28-year-old Kuzmenko does start the 2024-25 campaign in a middle-six capacity, he should still get plenty of opportunities with the man advantage - possibly even suiting up with the No. 1 unit. Unfortunately for fantasy managers, Kuzmenko's assignment could be a continuously changing role throughout the season.
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Undergoes knee surgery
Kuzmenko underwent knee surgery for a torn meniscus and is on injured reserve, the team announced Saturday.
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Out Thursday
Kuzmenko (undisclosed) isn't available for Thursday's game against Edmonton, per Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site.
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Adds pair of helpers
Kuzmenko notched two assists in Wednesday's 6-4 loss to the Golden Knights.
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Good to go
Kuzmenko (upper body) is in the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Golden Knights, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.
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Exits Thursday's contest
Kuzmenko (upper body) won't return to Thursday's game versus the Golden Knights.
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Could stay in LA
Kuzmenko and the Kings are both open to a short-term contract, per John Hoven of SiriusXM NHL Network Radio on Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Kuzmenko clicked instantly with Anze Kopitar and Adrian Kempe following a deadline deal in March. Overall, Kuzmenko had 37 points in 66 regular-season appearances, including 17 points in 22 outings with the Kings after the trade, and he added six points in six playoff contests. The willingness for a short-term deal could help the Kings maintain cap flexibility while helping Kuzmenko to build value and shed his streaky reputation, setting him up for a bigger payday in a year or two. He is eligible for unrestricted free agency Tuesday.
Kuzmenko clicked instantly with Anze Kopitar and Adrian Kempe following a deadline deal in March. Overall, Kuzmenko had 37 points in 66 regular-season appearances, including 17 points in 22 outings with the Kings after the trade, and he added six points in six playoff contests. The willingness for a short-term deal could help the Kings maintain cap flexibility while helping Kuzmenko to build value and shed his streaky reputation, setting him up for a bigger payday in a year or two. He is eligible for unrestricted free agency Tuesday.