Los Angeles Kings at Vegas Golden Knights
NHL game between the Los Angeles Kings and the Vegas Golden Knights on Oct 08, 2025. Final score: Los Angeles Kings 6, Vegas Golden Knights 5.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 08, 2025 |
| Venue | T-Mobile Arena |
| Los Angeles Kings score | 6 |
| Vegas Golden Knights score | 5 |
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 | Jack Eichel | C | 1 | 3 | 5 | 22:04 | 0.64 | 2.67 |
| 2nd | Pavel Dorofeyev | R | 3 | 0 | 5 | 20:14 | 0.49 | 2.15 |
| 3rd | Ivan Barbashev | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15:50 | 0.29 | 1.64 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Los Angeles Kings–Vegas Golden Knights) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 04:41 | LAK | Andrei Kuzmenko | Anze Kopitar, Kevin Fiala | 4v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 11:57 | LAK | Quinton Byfield | — | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 2nd 02:10 | VGK | Pavel Dorofeyev | — | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 13:41 | LAK | Jeff Malott | Joel Armia, Alex Turcotte | 5v5 | 3–1 |
| 2nd 17:32 | VGK | Pavel Dorofeyev | Mark Stone, Jack Eichel | 5v4 | 3–2 |
| 2nd 19:14 | VGK | Pavel Dorofeyev | Mark Stone, Jack Eichel | 5v3 | 3–3 |
| 3rd 05:06 | VGK | Jack Eichel | Mitch Marner, Ivan Barbashev | 5v5 | 3–4 |
| 3rd 08:43 | VGK | Ivan Barbashev | Jack Eichel, Mitch Marner | 5v5 | 3–5 |
| 3rd 11:39 | LAK | Trevor Moore | Phillip Danault, Drew Doughty | 5v4 | 4–5 |
| 3rd 14:00 | LAK | Brandt Clarke | Quinton Byfield, Andrei Kuzmenko | 5v5 | 5–5 |
| P5 00:00 | LAK | Adrian Kempe | — | 0v1 | 5–5 |
| P5 00:00 | LAK | Trevor Moore | — | 0v1 | 5–5 |
| P5 00:00 | VGK | Pavel Dorofeyev | — | 1v0 | 5–5 |
Team Comparison
| Los Angeles Kings | Vegas Golden Knights | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 6 | 5 |
| Shots on goal | 26 | 35 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.27 | 4.86 |
| High-danger shots | 14 | 23 |
| Corsi % | 40.2% | 59.8% |
| Power play | 1/1 | 2/4 |
| Faceoff % | 37.9% | 62.1% |
| Hits | 37 | 36 |
| Blocks | 18 | 14 |
| Giveaways | 21 | 17 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 8 |
Los Angeles Kings Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinton Byfield | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 19:49 | 0.39 | 1.34 |
| Andrei Kuzmenko | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 15:52 | 0.61 | 1.34 |
| Jeff Malott | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6:41 | 0.19 | 0.90 |
| Brandt Clarke | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 15:20 | 0.27 | 0.85 |
| Drew Doughty | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 25:48 | 0.01 | 0.84 |
| Anze Kopitar | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16:41 | 0.02 | 0.79 |
| Joel Armia | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 9:51 | 0.16 | 0.69 |
| Kevin Fiala | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:41 | 0.12 | 0.64 |
| Trevor Moore | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 16:42 | 0.22 | 0.60 |
| Phillip Danault | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18:26 | 0.11 | 0.54 |
| Alex Turcotte | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7:08 | 0.00 | 0.32 |
| Alex Laferriere | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:28 | 0.21 | 0.25 |
| Mikey Anderson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23:29 | 0.00 | 0.25 |
| Adrian Kempe | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 18:04 | 0.20 | 0.15 |
| Brian Dumoulin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:11 | 0.16 | 0.15 |
| Cody Ceci | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 19:37 | 0.06 | 0.15 |
| Warren Foegele | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:25 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Joel Edmundson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:17 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
Vegas Golden Knights Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Eichel | C | 1 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 22:04 | 0.64 | 2.67 |
| Pavel Dorofeyev | R | 3 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 20:14 | 0.49 | 2.15 |
| Ivan Barbashev | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 15:50 | 0.29 | 1.64 |
| Mitch Marner | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 22:48 | 0.21 | 1.38 |
| Mark Stone | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 17:54 | 0.37 | 1.33 |
| Jeremy Lauzon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:26 | 0.09 | 0.30 |
| Brayden McNabb | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:19 | 0.01 | 0.30 |
| Keegan Kolesar | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:47 | 0.00 | 0.20 |
| Zach Whitecloud | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:11 | 0.00 | 0.20 |
| Tomas Hertl | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:30 | 0.45 | 0.15 |
| Brandon Saad | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:40 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Brett Howden | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:23 | 0.17 | 0.05 |
| Colton Sissons | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:23 | 0.18 | 0.05 |
| Noah Hanifin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 24:00 | 0.07 | 0.05 |
| Reilly Smith | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:49 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Kaedan Korczak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:25 | 0.02 | 0.00 |
| Shea Theodore | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 24:23 | 0.21 | 0.00 |
| William Karlsson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 16:39 | 0.15 | -0.10 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anton Forsberg | Los Angeles Kings | 30 | 35 | 85.7% | -1.83 | W |
| Adin Hill | Vegas Golden Knights | 21 | 26 | 80.8% | -3.05 | O |
Analysis
The Los Angeles Kings defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 6–5 on Oct 08, 2025, a one-goal game.
Vegas Golden Knights generated 4.86 expected goals to Los Angeles Kings's 3.27 — Vegas Golden Knights owned the better of the chances but Los Angeles Kings took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Jack Eichel led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.67 on 1 goal, 3 assists, 5 shots on goal.
Anton Forsberg stopped 30 of 35, worth -1.83 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Los Angeles Kings vs Vegas Golden Knights game?
The Los Angeles Kings beat the Vegas Golden Knights 6–5 on Oct 08, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Los Angeles Kings 6, Vegas Golden Knights 5.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Jack Eichel led all skaters at 2.67, on 1G, 3A and 5 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Vegas Golden Knights generated 4.86 expected goals and Los Angeles Kings generated 3.27, so Vegas Golden Knights created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Los Angeles Kings put 26 shots on goal and Vegas Golden Knights put 35. High-danger chances went 14 to 23.