Malott, Jeff #39 (LW)  - Los Angeles Kings - 2026 Playoffs
Height: 6'5''
Weight: 215 lbs.
Shoots: L
Born on: Aug. 7, 1996
Age: 29
Birthplace: Burlington, Ontario
Salary: $0.775M
Cap Hit: $0.775M
NHL.com: Go
Draft Round: Undrafted
Rookie Year: 2020

Statistics - 2026 Playoffs

GP GM G A Pts +/- PIM PPG PPA SHG SHA GWG S Hits Blks SPCT P/G
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Update

Malott (undisclosed) will be an option for Game 1 against Colorado on Sunday, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.

Analysis

Malott is available to return after sitting out the last four games. He finished the 2025-26 regular season with three goals, nine points, 54 shots on net, 166 hits and 55 PIM in 58 appearances.

Date News Advice
April 18, 2026 Malott (undisclosed) will be an option for Game 1 against Colorado on Sunday, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports. - Malott is available to return after sitting out the last four games. He finished the 2025-26 regular season with three goals, nine points, 54 shots on net, 166 hits and 55 PIM in 58 appearances. None
April 13, 2026 Malott (undisclosed) didn't accompany the Kings on the team's three-game road trip, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports Monday. - Malott will sit out his second straight game against Seattle on Monday. He appears poised to conclude the regular season with three goals, nine points, 54 shots on net, 166 hits and 55 PIM in 58 appearances. None
April 11, 2026 Malott (undisclosed) won't play Saturday versus Edmonton, per Dennis Bernstein of The Fourth Period. - Malott has three goals, nine points, 55 PIM and 166 hits in 58 outings in 2025-26. Mathieu Joseph or Alex Turcotte will draw into the lineup Saturday due to Malott's absence. None
April 10, 2026 Malott missed Friday's practice due to an undisclosed injury and will be a game-time decision Saturday versus Edmonton, per Alexander Legget of Mayor's Manor. - Malott has three goals nine points, 55 PIM and 166 hits in 58 outings this season while serving primarily on the fourth line. If he can't play Saturday, then Mathieu Joseph might draw back into the lineup. None
March 24, 2026 Malott's point drought reached nine games in Tuesday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Flames. - Malott has just two helpers over 16 contests since the start of February. His slump could cost him playing time -- he sat out Sunday versus the Mammoth but bumped Alex Turcotte back out of the lineup Tuesday. Malott has minimal fantasy upside -- he's at nine points, 49 shots on net, 154 hits, 41 PIM and a minus-8 rating over 53 appearances this season. None
Jan. 24, 2026 Malott notched an assist in Saturday's 5-4 shootout win over the Blues. - Malott has a pair of helpers over the last two games. The 29-year-old has been a fourth-line regular in January, though the Kings have dealt with some absences this month that have opened up playing time. He stayed in the lineup over Warren Foegele in the return of Trevor Moore (upper body) for Saturday's contest. Malott has six points, 32 shots on net, 97 hits, 23 PIM and a minus-4 rating over 34 appearances and will make more of an impact with toughness rather than offense. None
Jan. 1, 2026 Malott scored a goal and laid three hits in Thursday's 5-3 loss to Tampa Bay. - Malott had been a healthy scratch the past six games. He drove in on the forecheck and popped the puck loose with a hard check. Malott jumped on a loose puck and ripped a wrister from the high slot. It was his third goal of the season (23 games). His 71 hits are impressive considering his games played, but his time in the press box limits any impact he might have. None
Dec. 13, 2025 Malott's point drought reached 12 games in Saturday's 2-1 overtime loss to the Flames. - Malott has racked up 33 hits, 10 shots on net and six blocked shots during his slump. He's also been scratched eight times, and he looks to be competing with Andrei Kuzmenko for one spot in the lineup currently. Malott's ceiling is likely the fourth line -- he has two goals, 63 hits, eight blocked shots, 23 PIM and 17 shots on net through 21 appearances this year. None
Oct. 29, 2025 Malott scored a goal, added four PIM and doled out four hits in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Sharks. - Malott put the Kings ahead 2-0 in the second period. The enforcer had been a healthy scratch in the previous two games, but he replaced Warren Foegele (upper body) in the lineup for this contest and will likely retain a fourth-line spot throughout Foegele's absence. Malott has two goals, 23 PIM, 30 hits and six shots on net across nine appearances, so he's unlikely to help much in standard fantasy formats. None
Oct. 8, 2025 Malott scored a goal, added three hits and went plus-2 in Wednesday's 6-5 shootout win over the Golden Knights. - This was Malott's 15th career game, and he was able to come away with his first career goal. It was originally credited to linemate Joel Armia, but a scoring revision during the second intermission indicated that Malott got a touch on the puck at the net front. The 29-year-old Malott has started 2025-26 in a fourth-line role, though he's averaging just 6:27 of ice time while adding six hits and seven PIM over two games. Even if he stays in the lineup over Samuel Helenius, Malott offers little upside for fantasy. None
April 15, 2025 Malott notched an assist in Tuesday's 6-5 win over the Kraken. - Malott has been with the big club since March 26, and he's appeared in 11 straight games. He was able to get his first NHL point when he assisted on an Alex Laferriere tally in the second period. In addition to the assist, Malott has added 13 shots on net, 18 hits and seven PIM. If he plays during the postseason, it'll likely be in a bottom-six role. None
March 26, 2025 Malott was called up from AHL Ontario on Wednesday, per John Hoven of SiriusXM NHL Network Radio. - Malott has 23 goals, 51 points and 80 PIM over 61 outings with Ontario in 2024-25. The 28-year-old hasn't played in the NHL this season, but the Kings might opt to utilize him in a bottom-six capacity. None
Sept. 30, 2024 Malott was put on waivers Monday, per PuckPedia. - Malott generated 22 goals and 52 points in 70 regular-season games for AHL Manitoba in 2023-24. He will probably spend most, if not all, of 2024-25 with AHL Ontario. None
July 1, 2024 Malott signed a two-year, $775,000 AAV deal with Los Angeles on Monday. - Malott has primarily spent the last four years with AHL Manitoba and has appeared in only one NHL game. He's scored 157 points in 237 career regular-season AHL contests. Malott will likely spend most of the 2024-25 campaign at the AHL level as well. None
Oct. 1, 2023 Malott was waived Sunday for the purpose of assignment to AHL Manitoba. - Malott racked up 23 goals, 44 points and 82 PIM in 71 AHL outings with the Moose last campaign. He will probably spent most, if not all, of the 2023-24 season in the minors. None
July 21, 2022 Malott signed a two-year, two-way contract with the Jets on Thursday, per CapFriendly. - Malott made his NHL debut last season, but he spent the bulk of the year with AHL Manitoba. With the Moose, he recorded 23 goals and 18 assists in 62 contests. He could be a depth option for the Jets going forward, but it's likely the forward spends most of his time in the minors. None
March 21, 2022 Malott was reassigned to AHL Manitoba on Monday. - Malott skated just 4:06 in his NHL debut Sunday against the Blackhawks, and two PIM accounted for all of his noteworthy contributions. It may be a while until the 25-year-old forward gets another opportunity to don an NHL sweater. None
March 20, 2022 Malott was recalled from AHL Manitoba and will make his NHL debut on Sunday against Chicago. - Malott will take the lineup spot of Adam Lowry, who entered the league's COVID-19 protocols Sunday. The 25-year-old Malott has put up 48 points in 80 games over the last two season with Manitoba. None
Jan. 14, 2022 The Jets reassigned Malott to AHL Manitoba on Friday. - Malott didn't dress for Thursday's game in Detroit after joining the NHL roster that afternoon. It's unclear whether the Jets intend to get the 25-year-old his first NHL experience this season. None
Jan. 13, 2022 Malott was elevated to the taxi squad Thursday. - Malott may be pressed into service against Detroit on Thursday after Paul Stastny (lower body) entered the NHL's COVID-19 protocols. If the 25-year-old center does play, it will mark his NHL debut having spent the past two seasons playing in the AHL. None

No Injuries found

No suspensions found
Date Opponent State Season
Apr 19 2026 15:00 EDT at COL Pre-game 2026 Playoffs
Apr 21 2026 22:00 EDT at COL Pre-game 2026 Playoffs
Apr 23 2026 22:00 EDT COL Pre-game 2026 Playoffs
Apr 26 2026 16:30 EDT COL Pre-game 2026 Playoffs

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Date Key Old Value New Value
2026-04-18 analysis Malott is available to return after sitting out the last four games. He finished the 2025-26 regular season with three goals, nine points, 54 shots on net, 166 hits and 55 PIM in 58 appearances.
2026-04-18 update Malott (undisclosed) will be an option for Game 1 against Colorado on Sunday, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.
2026-04-17 Injury Status OUT DAY-TO-DAY
2026-04-13 injury_note Malott (undisclosed) won't play Saturday versus Edmonton, per Dennis Bernstein of The Fourth Period. Malott (undisclosed) didn't accompany the Kings on the team's three-game road trip, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports Monday.
2026-04-13 analysis Malott will sit out his second straight game against Seattle on Monday. He appears poised to conclude the regular season with three goals, nine points, 54 shots on net, 166 hits and 55 PIM in 58 appearances.
2026-04-13 Date Injured 2026-04-11 2026-04-13
2026-04-13 update Malott (undisclosed) didn't accompany the Kings on the team's three-game road trip, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports Monday.
2026-04-13 Injury Status DAY-TO-DAY OUT
2026-04-12 Injury Status OUT DAY-TO-DAY
2026-04-11 injury_note Malott missed Friday's practice due to an undisclosed injury and will be a game-time decision Saturday versus Edmonton, per Alexander Legget of Mayor's Manor. Malott (undisclosed) won't play Saturday versus Edmonton, per Dennis Bernstein of The Fourth Period.
2026-04-11 analysis Malott has three goals nine points, 55 PIM and 166 hits in 58 outings this season while serving primarily on the fourth line. If he can't play Saturday, then Mathieu Joseph might draw back into the lineup. Malott has three goals, nine points, 55 PIM and 166 hits in 58 outings in 2025-26. Mathieu Joseph or Alex Turcotte will draw into the lineup Saturday due to Malott's absence.
2026-04-11 Date Injured 2026-04-10 2026-04-11
2026-04-11 update Malott missed Friday's practice due to an undisclosed injury and will be a game-time decision Saturday versus Edmonton, per Alexander Legget of Mayor's Manor. Malott (undisclosed) won't play Saturday versus Edmonton, per Dennis Bernstein of The Fourth Period.
2026-04-11 Injury Status DAY-TO-DAY OUT
2026-04-10 injury_note Malott missed Friday's practice due to an undisclosed injury and will be a game-time decision Saturday versus Edmonton, per Alexander Legget of Mayor's Manor.
2026-04-10 analysis Malott has three goals nine points, 55 PIM and 166 hits in 58 outings this season while serving primarily on the fourth line. If he can't play Saturday, then Mathieu Joseph might draw back into the lineup.
2026-04-10 Date Injured 2026-04-10
2026-04-10 update Malott missed Friday's practice due to an undisclosed injury and will be a game-time decision Saturday versus Edmonton, per Alexander Legget of Mayor's Manor.
2026-04-10 Injury Status DAY-TO-DAY
2026-04-10 Injury Text Undisclosed
2026-04-10 Injured No Yes
2026-03-25 analysis Malott has just two helpers over 16 contests since the start of February. His slump could cost him playing time -- he sat out Sunday versus the Mammoth but bumped Alex Turcotte back out of the lineup Tuesday. Malott has minimal fantasy upside -- he's at nine points, 49 shots on net, 154 hits, 41 PIM and a minus-8 rating over 53 appearances this season.
2026-03-25 update Malott's point drought reached nine games in Tuesday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Flames.
2026-01-25 analysis Malott has a pair of helpers over the last two games. The 29-year-old has been a fourth-line regular in January, though the Kings have dealt with some absences this month that have opened up playing time. He stayed in the lineup over Warren Foegele in the return of Trevor Moore (upper body) for Saturday's contest. Malott has six points, 32 shots on net, 97 hits, 23 PIM and a minus-4 rating over 34
2026-01-25 update Malott notched an assist in Saturday's 5-4 shootout win over the Blues.
2026-01-06 Weight 208 lb 215 lb
2026-01-02 analysis Malott had been a healthy scratch the past six games. He drove in on the forecheck and popped the puck loose with a hard check. Malott jumped on a loose puck and ripped a wrister from the high slot. It was his third goal of the season (23 games). His 71 hits are impressive considering his games played, but his time in the press box limits any impact he might have.
2026-01-02 update Malott scored a goal and laid three hits in Thursday's 5-3 loss to Tampa Bay.
2025-12-14 analysis Malott has racked up 33 hits, 10 shots on net and six blocked shots during his slump. He's also been scratched eight times, and he looks to be competing with Andrei Kuzmenko for one spot in the lineup currently. Malott's ceiling is likely the fourth line -- he has two goals, 63 hits, eight blocked shots, 23 PIM and 17 shots on net through 21 appearances this year.
2025-12-14 update Malott's point drought reached 12 games in Saturday's 2-1 overtime loss to the Flames.
2025-10-29 analysis Malott put the Kings ahead 2-0 in the second period. The enforcer had been a healthy scratch in the previous two games, but he replaced Warren Foegele (upper body) in the lineup for this contest and will likely retain a fourth-line spot throughout Foegele's absence. Malott has two goals, 23 PIM, 30 hits and six shots on net across nine appearances, so he's unlikely to help much in standard fantasy
2025-10-29 update Malott scored a goal, added four PIM and doled out four hits in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Sharks.
2025-10-10 Weight 210 lb 208 lb
2025-10-09 analysis This was Malott's 15th career game, and he was able to come away with his first career goal. It was originally credited to linemate Joel Armia, but a scoring revision during the second intermission indicated that Malott got a touch on the puck at the net front. The 29-year-old Malott has started 2025-26 in a fourth-line role, though he's averaging just 6:27 of ice time while adding six hits and se In his 15th career NHL game, Malott came away with his first career goal. After initially being credited to linemate Joel Armia, a scoring revision during the second intermission indicated that Malott got a touch on the puck at the net front. The 29-year-old Malott has started 2025-26 in a fourth-line role, though he's averaging just 6:27 of ice time while adding six hits and seven PIM over two ga
2025-10-09 analysis This was Malott's 15th career game, and he was able to come away with his first career goal. It was originally credited to linemate Joel Armia, but a scoring revision during the second intermission indicated that Malott got a touch on the puck at the net front. The 29-year-old Malott has started 2025-26 in a fourth-line role, though he's averaging just 6:27 of ice time while adding six hits and se
2025-10-09 update Malott scored a goal, added three hits and went plus-2 in Wednesday's 6-5 shootout win over the Golden Knights.
2025-09-19 Weight 208 lb 210 lb
2025-09-03 Salary Cap Hit $0.000M $0.775M
2025-09-03 Salary $0.000M $0.775M
2025-09-03 Pickable No Yes
2025-06-24 Active in League No Yes
2025-06-24 Franchise 2025 2025 Los Angeles Kings