No matter what you expected from Darcy Kuemper coming into this season, even the most optimistic outlook might not have even predicted this. Ask Jim Hiller, even. Hiller was a Kuemper fan coming in, as I think many were here in Los Angeles.

Kevin Fiala and Quinton Byfield score 47 seconds apart early in the third period and Kuemper makes 21 saves as the Kings hold Ovechkin to no shots on goal in a 3-0 win, their fourth straight.

Darcy Kuemper made 21 saves for the Los Angeles Kings in a 3-0 win against the visiting Washington Capitals on Thursday night. It was the 34th career shutout and third of the season for Kuemper, who was traded to the Kings from Washington last June in exchange for forward Pierre-Luc Dubois.

Quinton Byfield had a goal for the fifth consecutive game, Darcy Kuemper made 21 saves, and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Washington Capitals 3-0.

The Los Angeles Kings were dominant on home ice, shutting out the Washington Capitals 3-0 in a statement victory at Crypto.com Arena. Goaltender Darcy Kuemper was flawless in his first game back against his former team since getting traded over the summer,

Quinton Byfield scored a goal for the fifth consecutive game and Darcy Kuemper made 21 saves in the Kings' 3-0 win over the Washington Capitals.