Colorado Avalanche at Los Angeles Kings
NHL game between the Colorado Avalanche and the Los Angeles Kings on Oct 07, 2025. Final score: Colorado Avalanche 4, Los Angeles Kings 1.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 07, 2025 |
| Venue | Crypto.com Arena |
| Colorado Avalanche score | 4 |
| Los Angeles Kings score | 1 |
Shot charts, expected goals (xG), Game Score and advanced box scores for this game are available on Hockey Alchemy.
Three Stars by Game Score
Ranked by Game Score, which rolls goals, assists, shot quality, play-driving and penalties into one number — so the best player is chosen by the box score, not by a vote.
| Player | Pos | G | A | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Martin Necas | C | 2 | 0 | 3 | 21:12 | 0.27 | 2.07 |
| 2nd | Cale Makar | D | 0 | 2 | 1 | 23:07 | 0.14 | 1.74 |
| 3rd | Artturi Lehkonen | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 23:29 | 0.24 | 1.63 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Colorado Avalanche–Los Angeles Kings) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 00:48 | COL | Martin Necas | Nathan MacKinnon, Artturi Lehkonen | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 07:00 | COL | Sam Malinski | — | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 2nd 14:42 | COL | Artturi Lehkonen | Cale Makar, Nathan MacKinnon | 5v5 | 3–0 |
| 3rd 10:43 | COL | Martin Necas | Cale Makar, Brock Nelson | 4v5 | 4–0 |
| 3rd 15:06 | LAK | Kevin Fiala | Adrian Kempe, Anze Kopitar | 5v3 | 4–1 |
Team Comparison
| Colorado Avalanche | Los Angeles Kings | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 1 |
| Shots on goal | 23 | 25 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.72 | 2.19 |
| High-danger shots | 11 | 12 |
| Corsi % | 42.6% | 57.4% |
| Power play | 1/6 | 1/4 |
| Faceoff % | 45.0% | 55.0% |
| Hits | 25 | 33 |
| Blocks | 21 | 14 |
| Giveaways | 17 | 19 |
| Takeaways | 2 | 7 |
Colorado Avalanche Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Necas | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 21:12 | 0.27 | 2.07 |
| Cale Makar | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 23:07 | 0.14 | 1.74 |
| Artturi Lehkonen | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 23:29 | 0.24 | 1.63 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 20:47 | 0.35 | 1.40 |
| Sam Malinski | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 13:13 | 0.01 | 1.06 |
| Devon Toews | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:59 | 0.01 | 0.89 |
| Josh Manson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:38 | 0.00 | 0.81 |
| Brock Nelson | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 23:15 | 0.12 | 0.76 |
| Parker Kelly | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:58 | 0.00 | 0.48 |
| Gavin Brindley | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7:50 | 0.02 | 0.47 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:12 | 0.15 | 0.43 |
| Ross Colton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:17 | 0.07 | 0.34 |
| Valeri Nichushkin | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:41 | 0.15 | 0.31 |
| Joel Kiviranta | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:27 | 0.06 | 0.24 |
| Victor Olofsson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:23 | 0.06 | 0.19 |
| Jack Drury | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:52 | 0.00 | 0.07 |
| Brent Burns | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:10 | 0.04 | 0.06 |
| Samuel Girard | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:49 | 0.03 | -0.33 |
Los Angeles Kings Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adrian Kempe | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:09 | 0.18 | 1.15 |
| Anze Kopitar | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:47 | 0.15 | 0.91 |
| Andrei Kuzmenko | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:46 | 0.18 | 0.58 |
| Kevin Fiala | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 17:40 | 0.13 | 0.51 |
| Brandt Clarke | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:03 | 0.08 | 0.26 |
| Warren Foegele | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:27 | 0.07 | 0.06 |
| Trevor Moore | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:17 | 0.10 | -0.02 |
| Phillip Danault | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:40 | 0.12 | -0.04 |
| Quinton Byfield | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 18:00 | 0.29 | -0.07 |
| Mikey Anderson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:51 | 0.00 | -0.21 |
| Alex Turcotte | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7:09 | 0.36 | -0.22 |
| Drew Doughty | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:40 | 0.18 | -0.24 |
| Joel Armia | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:29 | 0.07 | -0.25 |
| Joel Edmundson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:48 | 0.03 | -0.33 |
| Alex Laferriere | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:26 | 0.08 | -0.52 |
| Brian Dumoulin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:29 | 0.03 | -0.52 |
| Jeff Malott | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:13 | 0.12 | -0.64 |
| Cody Ceci | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:35 | 0.03 | -0.66 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Wedgewood | Colorado Avalanche | 24 | 25 | 96.0% | 1.19 | W |
| Darcy Kuemper | Los Angeles Kings | 19 | 23 | 82.6% | -2.28 | L |
Analysis
The Colorado Avalanche defeated the Los Angeles Kings 4–1 on Oct 07, 2025.
Los Angeles Kings generated 2.19 expected goals to Colorado Avalanche's 1.72 — Los Angeles Kings owned the better of the chances but Colorado Avalanche took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Martin Necas led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.07 on 2 goals, 3 shots on goal.
Scott Wedgewood stopped 24 of 25, worth 1.19 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Colorado Avalanche vs Los Angeles Kings game?
The Colorado Avalanche beat the Los Angeles Kings 4–1 on Oct 07, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Colorado Avalanche 4, Los Angeles Kings 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Martin Necas led all skaters at 2.07, on 2G, 0A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Los Angeles Kings generated 2.19 expected goals and Colorado Avalanche generated 1.72, so Los Angeles Kings created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Colorado Avalanche put 23 shots on goal and Los Angeles Kings put 25. High-danger chances went 11 to 12.