Los Angeles Kings at Minnesota Wild
NHL game between the Los Angeles Kings and the Minnesota Wild on Oct 14, 2025. Final score: Los Angeles Kings 3, Minnesota Wild 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 14, 2025 |
| Venue | Grand Casino Arena |
| Los Angeles Kings score | 3 |
| Minnesota Wild score | 4 |
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 | Quinton Byfield | R | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:43 | 0.81 | 1.29 |
| 2nd | Vladimir Tarasenko | R | 0 | 2 | 1 | 17:23 | 0.02 | 1.23 |
| 3rd | Adrian Kempe | R | 1 | 1 | 5 | 20:14 | 0.84 | 1.19 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Los Angeles Kings–Minnesota Wild) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 14:04 | MIN | Jared Spurgeon | Marcus Johansson, Marco Rossi | 5v4 | 0–1 |
| 1st 16:13 | MIN | Kirill Kaprizov | Zeev Buium, Vladimir Tarasenko | 5v3 | 0–2 |
| 1st 16:33 | MIN | Matt Boldy | Vladimir Tarasenko, Joel Eriksson Ek | 5v4 | 0–3 |
| 3rd 03:53 | LAK | Kevin Fiala | Joel Armia, Brandt Clarke | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 3rd 06:22 | LAK | Quinton Byfield | Adrian Kempe, Anze Kopitar | 4v5 | 2–3 |
| 3rd 19:14 | LAK | Adrian Kempe | Quinton Byfield, Drew Doughty | 5v6 | 3–3 |
| P5 00:00 | MIN | Marco Rossi | — | 1v0 | 3–3 |
Team Comparison
| Los Angeles Kings | Minnesota Wild | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 34 | 26 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 5.26 | 3.70 |
| High-danger shots | 13 | 16 |
| Corsi % | 55.8% | 44.2% |
| Power play | 2/3 | 3/6 |
| Faceoff % | 48.6% | 51.4% |
| Hits | 24 | 23 |
| Blocks | 10 | 11 |
| Giveaways | 22 | 20 |
| Takeaways | 6 | 9 |
Los Angeles Kings Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinton Byfield | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 19:43 | 0.81 | 1.29 |
| Adrian Kempe | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 20:14 | 0.84 | 1.19 |
| Anze Kopitar | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:39 | 0.10 | 0.94 |
| Kevin Fiala | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 18:43 | 2.04 | 0.75 |
| Brandt Clarke | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:48 | 0.09 | 0.69 |
| Joel Armia | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15:01 | 0.09 | 0.69 |
| Drew Doughty | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 25:13 | 0.02 | 0.59 |
| Phillip Danault | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:06 | 0.09 | 0.25 |
| Jeff Malott | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8:23 | 0.28 | 0.15 |
| Brian Dumoulin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:39 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Cody Ceci | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:58 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Mikey Anderson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:55 | 0.08 | 0.05 |
| Joel Edmundson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:46 | 0.03 | 0.05 |
| Alex Laferriere | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:16 | 0.02 | -0.05 |
| Alex Turcotte | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 9:58 | 0.47 | -0.10 |
| Trevor Moore | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:20 | 0.29 | -0.10 |
| Andrei Kuzmenko | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:00 | 0.74 | -0.25 |
| Warren Foegele | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:11 | 0.15 | -0.25 |
Minnesota Wild Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vladimir Tarasenko | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 17:23 | 0.02 | 1.23 |
| Jared Spurgeon | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 20:58 | 0.08 | 0.90 |
| Kirill Kaprizov | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 25:01 | 0.18 | 0.75 |
| Joel Eriksson Ek | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 21:36 | 0.42 | 0.74 |
| Marco Rossi | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:44 | 0.16 | 0.64 |
| Marcus Johansson | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13:24 | 0.00 | 0.54 |
| Matt Boldy | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 24:27 | 0.15 | 0.45 |
| Zeev Buium | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 18:13 | 0.05 | 0.44 |
| Jake Middleton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:04 | 0.00 | 0.25 |
| Vinnie Hinostroza | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:28 | 0.07 | 0.25 |
| Yakov Trenin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:44 | 0.13 | 0.20 |
| Zach Bogosian | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:48 | 0.02 | 0.15 |
| Liam Ohgren | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9:21 | 0.29 | 0.10 |
| Marcus Foligno | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:38 | 0.28 | 0.05 |
| Brock Faber | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26:00 | 0.03 | 0.05 |
| Danila Yurov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:02 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Ryan Hartman | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:03 | 0.06 | 0.00 |
| Jonas Brodin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:05 | 0.13 | 0.00 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darcy Kuemper | Los Angeles Kings | 23 | 26 | 88.5% | -0.68 | O |
| Jesper Wallstedt | Minnesota Wild | 31 | 34 | 91.2% | -0.63 | W |
Analysis
The Minnesota Wild defeated the Los Angeles Kings 4–3 on Oct 14, 2025, a one-goal game.
Minnesota Wild generated 3.7 expected goals to Los Angeles Kings's 5.26 — Los Angeles Kings owned the better of the chances but Minnesota Wild took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Quinton Byfield led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.29 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 1 shots on goal.
Jesper Wallstedt stopped 31 of 34, worth -0.63 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Los Angeles Kings vs Minnesota Wild game?
The Minnesota Wild beat the Los Angeles Kings 4–3 on Oct 14, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Minnesota Wild 4, Los Angeles Kings 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Quinton Byfield led all skaters at 1.29, on 1G, 1A and 1 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Minnesota Wild generated 3.7 expected goals and Los Angeles Kings generated 5.26, 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?
Los Angeles Kings put 34 shots on goal and Minnesota Wild put 26. High-danger chances went 13 to 16.