Los Angeles Kings goaltender Anton Forsberg has been recognized as one of the NHL's "Three Stars" for the final full week of the 2025-26 regular season, capping off a stellar stretch of play that has his team on the cusp of the playoffs.
Forsberg, who shares the weekly honor with Linus Ullmark and Dylan Larkin, was simply unbeatable. The 33-year-old Swede posted a perfect 3-0-0 record, allowing a minuscule 0.97 goals per game and stopping 96.7% of the shots he faced, including a crucial shutout.
That shutout, a 1-0 victory over the high-powered Edmonton Oilers on April 11th, stands as his masterpiece. It was a statement win against an opponent that had routed the Kings earlier in the season, proving Forsberg can be the backbone a team needs during a tense playoff race.
"I think whenever your goalie is rolling, you feel better," interim head coach D.J. Smith said after the game. "You make calmer plays." That calm has been infectious, stabilizing the Kings in all phases.
In his first season with Los Angeles, Forsberg has formed a formidable tandem with Darcy Kuemper. Through 34 appearances, he boasts a 15-11-5 record, a .910 save percentage (tied for 8th in the NHL), and three shutouts.
Riding this hot streak, Forsberg is set for his fourth consecutive start Monday against the Seattle Kraken. A win, combined with a Nashville regulation loss, would officially clinch a fifth straight playoff berth for the Kings.
As the postseason looms, Forsberg's elite form isn't just about getting in; it's about making noise once they're there. His performance could be the key to unlocking the Kings' first playoff series victory since their 2014 championship run.
