Kings Trade Pierre-Luc Dubois to Capitals for Goalie Darcy Kuemper

Los Angeles offloads underperforming forward Dubois in exchange for former All-Star goaltender Kuemper.

Dubois, 25, joins his fourth NHL team, seeking a fresh start in Washington.
Kuemper, 34, returns to the Kings, aiming to stabilize their goaltending situation.
The trade frees up significant cap space for Los Angeles, reducing financial strain.
Dubois struggled in his lone season with the Kings, recording career-low stats.
Washington hopes Dubois can regain his previous form and bolster their offense.