| Aug. 24, 2026 |
Portillo could begin the 2026-27 campaign as the Kings' No. 3 goaltender, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports Monday. - The Kings have two established veterans in Anton Forsberg and Darcy Kuemper on the roster, but Portillo had a strong season with AHL Ontario during the 2025-26 campaign, going 18-7-3 with a 2.45 GAA and .907 save percentage after missing the start of the season due to injury. Portillo, Forsberg and Kuemper are all on the last seasons of their contracts, and Portillo would need to clear waivers before being sent down, which could give the Kings incentive to keep him on the roster as a backup option, at least over the first few weeks of the regular season. |
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| March 3, 2026 |
Portillo was loaned back to AHL Ontario on Tuesday, per John Hoven of SiriusXM NHL Network Radio. - With Darcy Kuemper dealing with an illness, Portillo will join the Kings to likely take secondary practice reps during Los Angeles' upcoming two-day break. The 25-year-old netminder has a 14-3-1 record, a 2.47 GAA and a .905 save percentage across 20 AHL appearances this season. With Ontario playing a home game Wednesday evening, Portillo could be loaned back to the minors to play in the contest if necessary. |
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| March 2, 2026 |
Portillo was recalled from AHL Ontario on Monday. - Portillo has a 14-3-1 record with a 2.47 GAA and a .905 save percentage in 20 AHL appearances this season. He could serve as Anton Forsberg's backup in Monday's home matchup against Colorado. According to John Hoven of SiriusXM NHL Network Radio, Darcy Kuemper has been dealing with an illness. |
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| Feb. 24, 2026 |
Portillo was called up from AHL Ontario on Tuesday. - Portillo's elevation to the NHL roster is a good indication that Darcy Kuemper won't be back from Milan in time to face the Golden Knights on Wednesday, which means Anton Forsberg could get the starting nod at home. With the Kings heading into a back-to-back, it's certainly possible that Portillo gets into one of the two games, though Kuemper will likely be available in time to face Edmonton on Thursday. |
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| Feb. 20, 2026 |
Portillo was loaned to AHL Ontario on Friday. - Portillo was called up by Los Angeles on Thursday, but he'll head back to the minors a day later. He'll presumably be available for Ontario's weekend series against Tucson and will likely stay with the Reign once the NHL season resumes. |
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| Feb. 19, 2026 |
Portillo was summoned from AHL Ontario on Thursday. - The Kings need two goaltenders at practice and with Darcy Kuemper with Team Canada at the Winter Olympics, the Kings recalled Portillo to participate in practice with Anton Forsberg. Portillo has starred with the AHL Reign this season, posting a 13-3-1 mark with a 2.45 GAA and a .905 save percentage across 19 appearances. |
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| Jan. 4, 2026 |
Portillo recorded a 19-save shutout in AHL Ontario's 3-0 win over Iowa on Sunday. - Portillo recently missed time due to an injury sustained Nov. 12, and this was his first game back. He earned the third shutout of his AHL career with this effort. He's at a 6-1-1 record with a 2.01 GAA and a .922 save percentage across 10 appearances this season. Now that he's healthy, Portillo will compete with Pheonix Copley for playing time. |
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| Oct. 15, 2025 |
Portillo was recalled from AHL Ontario on Wednesday, Russell Morgan of Hockey Royalty reports. - Portillo made his NHL debut for the Kings in November of 2024, and he'll provide goaltending depth behind Darcy Kuemper and Anton Forsberg. In two minor-league appearances this year, Portillo has gone 1-0-1 with a 3.50 GAA and an .854 save percentage. |
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| Oct. 3, 2025 |
Portillo was reassigned to AHL Ontario on Friday. - Portillo should be the first goaltender recalled in case of an injury to either Darcy Kuemper or Anton Forsberg. Portillo made his NHL debut last season, allowing one goal on 29 shots in a 2-1 win over Anaheim on Nov. 29. |
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| Oct. 2, 2025 |
Portillo was recalled from AHL Ontario on Thursday. - Portillo was reassigned to the minors Wednesday, but he'll rejoin the NHL club a day later with two games remaining on the Kings' preseason schedule. Despite being recalled Thursday, the 25-year-old will likely head back to the minors before the start of the regular season. |
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| Oct. 1, 2025 |
Portillo was reassigned to AHL Ontario on Wednesday. - LA also sent Kenny Connors, Francesco Pinelli, Jared Wright, Jakub Dvorak, Jack Millar, Tim Rego, Otto Salin, Kirill Kirsanov and Isaiah Saville to Ontario. The 25-year-old Portillo had a 2.82 GAA and an .889 save percentage across 24 regular-season outings with Ontario in 2024-25. Portillo is believed to be behind Darcy Kuemper, Anton Forsberg and Pheonix Copley in the depth charts, so Portillo isn't likely to start for the Kings unless at least two goaltenders are injured. |
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| Sept. 27, 2025 |
Portillo will protect the home goal versus the Ducks in Saturday's preseason game, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports. - Portillo is likely to begin 2025-26 in the AHL, as he is probably no higher than fourth on the Kings' organizational depth chart in goal. The 25-year-old made his NHL debut last year, winning his lone appearance with 28 saves on 29 shots to defeat the Ducks on Nov. 29, 2024. He was sidelined by a back injury in February, and Saturday's outing will be his preseason debut. |
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| Dec. 4, 2024 |
Portillo was assigned to AHL Ontario on Wednesday. - Portillo made his NHL debut Friday against the Ducks and turned aside 28 of 29 shots in the 1-0 win. Despite his solid performance against Anaheim, he'll head back to the minors since Darcy Kuemper (undisclosed) was activated from injured reserve Wednesday. |
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| Nov. 29, 2024 |
Portillo will start in Friday's game against the Ducks, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports. - Portillo was recalled from AHL Ontario last Sunday, and the 24-year-old will make the first start of his career after dressing as the backup goaltender in the Kings' last few games since being called up. Portillo has a 4-2-0 record with Ontario this season, posting a 2.68 GAA and a .906 save percentage. |
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| Nov. 24, 2024 |
Portillo was recalled from AHL Ontario on Sunday. - The Kings sent down Pheonix Copley in a corresponding move. Portillo will probably occupy the backup role behind David Rittich in Monday's road game against San Jose due to the absence of Darcy Kuemper (undisclosed). |
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| Nov. 23, 2024 |
Portillo was reassigned to AHL Ontario on Saturday. - Portillo was the backup for two games during his emergency recall, as David Rittich picked up both starts. The Kings recalled Pheonix Copley in a corresponding move Saturday. |
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| Nov. 15, 2024 |
Portillo was recalled on an emergency basis from AHL Ontario on Friday. - The Kings need a backup netminder as Darcy Kuemper suffered an undisclosed injury in Wednesday's tilt versus Colorado and was placed on injured reserve. David Rittich will get the start Saturday versus Detroit, while Portillo will be the backup. Portillo was 3-2-0 with a 3.02 GAA and an .891 save percentage in five AHL appearances this season. |
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| Sept. 23, 2024 |
Portillo will guard the road crease in Monday's exhibition contest versus Utah, Jared Shafran of LA Kings Insider reports. - Portillo posted a 24-11-3 record with a 2.50 GAA and a .918 save percentage in 39 regular-season appearances with AHL Ontario in 2023-24. The 24-year-old will likely be limited to the AHL again in 2024-25 -- the Kings currently have three veteran netminders in training camp. |
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| Aug. 25, 2024 |
Portillo signed a three-year, $2.35 million contract with the Kings on Sunday, per PuckPedia. - Portillo posted a 24-11-3 record with a 2.50 GAA and a .918 save percentage across 39 regular-season appearances for AHL Ontario in 2023-24. The 23-year-old netminder hasn't seen any NHL action yet. Portillo will likely spend most, if not all, of the 2024-25 campaign in the minors. |
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| Oct. 1, 2023 |
Portillo was sent to AHL Ontario on Sunday. - Portillo will get his first taste of pro hockey during the 2023-24 campaign. He spent three years with the University of Michigan; Portillo posted an outstanding 2.14 GAA and .926 save percentage as a sophomore but those numbers fell flat in his junior campaign with a 3.00 and .908, respectively. The 23-year-old will likely spend most of the year at the AHL level. |
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| April 22, 2023 |
Portillo signed a two-year, entry-level contract with LA on Saturday. - Portillo was drafted 67th overall by Buffalo in 2019 and was dealt to LA on March 1 for a 2023 third-round pick. Portillo was 25-11-2 with a 3.00 GAA and .908 save percentage with the University of Michigan this season. He is expected to sign an ATO with AHL Ontario shortly, burning one year from his contract that will expire at the end of the 2023-24 campaign. |
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