Kuemper allowed four goals on 22 shots before being replaced by Charlie Lindgren to begin the third period in Friday's 7-6 shootout win over the Hurricanes.
Kuemper is expected to get the home start versus Carolina on Friday, Tarik El-Bashir of Monumental Sports Network reports.
Kuemper gave up seven goals on 37 shots in Wednesday's 7-2 loss to the Oilers.
Kuemper was the first goalie to leave the ice at morning skate, Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post reports, indicating he'll be in goal on the road versus Edmonton on Wednesday.
Kuemper (illness) is expected to be well enough to back up Charlie Lindgren on Saturday versus Chicago, accordong to Tom Gulitti of NHL.com.
Kuemper won't play Thursday versus Pittsburgh because of an illness.
Kuemper is dealing with an illness and will be a game-time decision versus Pittsburgh on Thursday, according to Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post.
Kuemper will be between the pipes on the road against the Penguins on Thursday, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.
Kuemper was the first goalie off the ice at morning skate, according to The Hockey News, putting him on track to guard the home goal versus the Senators on Monday.
Kuemper will guard the road net Saturday against the Canadiens, Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post reports.