Pittsburgh Penguins at Los Angeles Kings
NHL game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Los Angeles Kings on Oct 16, 2025. Final score: Pittsburgh Penguins 4, Los Angeles Kings 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Venue | Crypto.com Arena |
| Pittsburgh Penguins score | 4 |
| Los Angeles Kings score | 2 |
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 | Parker Wotherspoon | D | 0 | 2 | 1 | 19:52 | 0.01 | 1.94 |
| 2nd | Erik Karlsson | D | 0 | 2 | 1 | 18:45 | 0.01 | 1.64 |
| 3rd | Quinton Byfield | R | 0 | 1 | 6 | 18:06 | 0.93 | 1.34 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Pittsburgh Penguins–Los Angeles Kings) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 04:24 | LAK | Warren Foegele | Trevor Moore, Cody Ceci | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 09:04 | LAK | Kevin Fiala | Quinton Byfield, Joel Armia | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 2nd 06:37 | PIT | Evgeni Malkin | Bryan Rust, Erik Karlsson | 4v5 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 07:18 | PIT | Connor Dewar | Noel Acciari, Ryan Shea | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 3rd 06:50 | PIT | Filip Hallander | Rickard Rakell, Parker Wotherspoon | 5v4 | 3–2 |
| 3rd 19:29 | PIT | Sidney Crosby | Parker Wotherspoon, Erik Karlsson | 6v5 | 4–2 |
Team Comparison
| Pittsburgh Penguins | Los Angeles Kings | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 26 | 32 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.40 | 2.94 |
| High-danger shots | 15 | 14 |
| Corsi % | 44.0% | 56.0% |
| Power play | 1/2 | 0/2 |
| Faceoff % | 39.0% | 61.0% |
| Hits | 13 | 23 |
| Blocks | 15 | 10 |
| Giveaways | 15 | 16 |
| Takeaways | 0 | 3 |
Pittsburgh Penguins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parker Wotherspoon | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 19:52 | 0.01 | 1.94 |
| Erik Karlsson | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 18:45 | 0.01 | 1.64 |
| Connor Dewar | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 12:09 | 0.13 | 1.28 |
| Noel Acciari | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 12:18 | 0.20 | 1.11 |
| Blake Lizotte | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:15 | 0.27 | 1.00 |
| Bryan Rust | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 21:11 | 0.93 | 0.89 |
| Filip Hallander | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 11:01 | 0.63 | 0.73 |
| Evgeni Malkin | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 17:01 | 0.16 | 0.58 |
| Rickard Rakell | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:37 | 0.11 | 0.49 |
| Ryan Shea | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 21:25 | 0.01 | 0.27 |
| Justin Brazeau | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:56 | 0.16 | 0.18 |
| Caleb Jones | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:36 | 0.00 | 0.02 |
| Sidney Crosby | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 17:15 | 0.25 | 0.01 |
| Anthony Mantha | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:50 | 0.14 | -0.06 |
| Tommy Novak | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:38 | 0.15 | -0.17 |
| Kris Letang | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:00 | 0.05 | -0.22 |
| Harrison Brunicke | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:50 | 0.00 | -0.24 |
| Philip Tomasino | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:21 | 0.07 | -0.32 |
Los Angeles Kings Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinton Byfield | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 18:06 | 0.93 | 1.34 |
| Drew Doughty | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 21:50 | 0.08 | 1.16 |
| Kevin Fiala | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 17:37 | 0.44 | 1.12 |
| Brian Dumoulin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:53 | 0.01 | 1.11 |
| Joel Armia | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:38 | 0.08 | 0.95 |
| Cody Ceci | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18:38 | 0.00 | 0.58 |
| Trevor Moore | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15:45 | 0.04 | 0.56 |
| Mikey Anderson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:11 | 0.00 | 0.29 |
| Phillip Danault | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:43 | 0.00 | 0.22 |
| Warren Foegele | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 15:22 | 0.49 | 0.10 |
| Jeff Malott | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:08 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Samuel Helenius | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:13 | 0.00 | 0.08 |
| Adrian Kempe | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 18:56 | 0.49 | 0.01 |
| Andrei Kuzmenko | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:42 | 0.00 | -0.01 |
| Alex Laferriere | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:30 | 0.23 | -0.34 |
| Alex Turcotte | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:16 | 0.11 | -0.42 |
| Brandt Clarke | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:39 | 0.03 | -1.06 |
| Joel Edmundson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:11 | 0.03 | -1.14 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arturs Silovs | Pittsburgh Penguins | 30 | 32 | 93.8% | 0.94 | W |
| Anton Forsberg | Los Angeles Kings | 22 | 25 | 88.0% | -0.03 | L |
Analysis
The Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the Los Angeles Kings 4–2 on Oct 16, 2025.
Los Angeles Kings generated 2.94 expected goals to Pittsburgh Penguins's 3.4 — the run of play matched the result, with Pittsburgh Penguins earning the better chances as well as the goals; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Parker Wotherspoon led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.94 on 2 assists, 1 shots on goal.
Arturs Silovs stopped 30 of 32, worth 0.94 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Pittsburgh Penguins vs Los Angeles Kings game?
The Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Los Angeles Kings 4–2 on Oct 16, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Pittsburgh Penguins 4, Los Angeles Kings 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Parker Wotherspoon led all skaters at 1.94, on 0G, 2A and 1 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Los Angeles Kings generated 2.94 expected goals and Pittsburgh Penguins generated 3.4, so Pittsburgh Penguins created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Pittsburgh Penguins put 26 shots on goal and Los Angeles Kings put 32. High-danger chances went 15 to 14.