2025 Stats
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PP Pts
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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.
Five points in last five games
Kuzmenko had a goal and an assist, both on the power play, in a 5-3 loss to Tampa Bay on Thursday.
ANALYSIS
The second power-play unit, which includes Kuzmenko, received high praise from coach Jim Hillier after the game: "That group, in particular, is moving it well and they feel dangerous, as dangerous as we've been all year." Thursday was the first time this season that the Kings scored multiple power-play goals in a game. They were the only team in the NHL to not have done so. Kuzmenko, who has really scuffled this season, may finally be warming up. He has five points, including three goals, in his last five games, and three of those points (one goal, two helpers) have come on the power play. Prior to that, Kuzmenko had just nine points (five goals, four assists) in his previous 29 games.
The second power-play unit, which includes Kuzmenko, received high praise from coach Jim Hillier after the game: "That group, in particular, is moving it well and they feel dangerous, as dangerous as we've been all year." Thursday was the first time this season that the Kings scored multiple power-play goals in a game. They were the only team in the NHL to not have done so. Kuzmenko, who has really scuffled this season, may finally be warming up. He has five points, including three goals, in his last five games, and three of those points (one goal, two helpers) have come on the power play. Prior to that, Kuzmenko had just nine points (five goals, four assists) in his previous 29 games.
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2025–26 Time On Ice Stats
- Average Time On Ice: 14:34
- Average Power Play TOI: 3:09
- 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
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16:31
3:32
0:03
2024–25
17:08
2:35
0:00
2025–26
14:34
3:09
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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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Goals in back-to-back games
Kuzmenko scored a goal on three shots in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Kraken.
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Pots goal vs. Blue Jackets
Kuzmenko scored a goal in Monday's 3-1 loss to the Blue Jackets.
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Scores PP goal vs. Dallas
Kuzmenko scored a power-play goal in Monday's 4-1 loss to the Stars.
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Tallies on power play
Kuzmenko scored a power-play goal in Saturday's 6-0 win over the Blackhawks.
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Breaks up shutout bid
Kuzmenko scored a goal on three shots in Saturday's 4-1 loss to the Devils.
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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.