Carolina Hurricanes at Los Angeles Kings
NHL game between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Los Angeles Kings on Oct 18, 2025. Final score: Carolina Hurricanes 4, Los Angeles Kings 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 18, 2025 |
| Venue | Crypto.com Arena |
| Carolina Hurricanes score | 4 |
| Los Angeles Kings score | 3 |
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 | Jordan Staal | C | 2 | 0 | 4 | 13:59 | 0.65 | 1.60 |
| 2nd | K'Andre Miller | D | 0 | 2 | 3 | 27:36 | 0.07 | 1.43 |
| 3rd | Adrian Kempe | R | 0 | 2 | 0 | 18:04 | 0.00 | 1.23 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Carolina Hurricanes–Los Angeles Kings) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 00:12 | CAR | Jordan Staal | William Carrier, Jordan Martinook | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 03:58 | CAR | Jordan Staal | Mike Reilly, Jalen Chatfield | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 2nd 03:43 | CAR | Jesperi Kotkaniemi | K'Andre Miller | 5v5 | 3–0 |
| 2nd 04:35 | LAK | Trevor Moore | Phillip Danault, Joel Edmundson | 5v5 | 3–1 |
| 2nd 16:04 | LAK | Andrei Kuzmenko | Quinton Byfield, Adrian Kempe | 5v4 | 3–2 |
| 3rd 11:02 | LAK | Kevin Fiala | Adrian Kempe | 5v5 | 3–3 |
| OT 01:45 | CAR | Seth Jarvis | Sebastian Aho, K'Andre Miller | 3v3 | 4–3 |
Team Comparison
| Carolina Hurricanes | Los Angeles Kings | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 40 | 28 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.70 | 2.49 |
| High-danger shots | 16 | 8 |
| Corsi % | 55.8% | 44.2% |
| Power play | 0/3 | 1/1 |
| Faceoff % | 62.2% | 37.8% |
| Hits | 18 | 29 |
| Blocks | 20 | 20 |
| Giveaways | 16 | 21 |
| Takeaways | 7 | 4 |
Carolina Hurricanes Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Staal | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 13:59 | 0.65 | 1.60 |
| K'Andre Miller | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 27:36 | 0.07 | 1.43 |
| Jesperi Kotkaniemi | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 12:06 | 0.19 | 0.95 |
| Mike Reilly | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18:49 | 0.01 | 0.94 |
| Seth Jarvis | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 21:05 | 0.83 | 0.85 |
| Sebastian Aho | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 21:29 | 0.33 | 0.84 |
| Jalen Chatfield | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 21:10 | 0.02 | 0.79 |
| William Carrier | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:55 | 0.06 | 0.64 |
| Jordan Martinook | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 12:17 | 0.20 | 0.59 |
| Alexander Nikishin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:23 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Logan Stankoven | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:11 | 0.26 | 0.10 |
| Eric Robinson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:37 | 0.04 | 0.10 |
| Taylor Hall | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:56 | 0.14 | 0.05 |
| Shayne Gostisbehere | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4:06 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Andrei Svechnikov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:42 | 0.01 | 0.05 |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 20:13 | 0.46 | 0.00 |
| Sean Walker | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 26:03 | 0.16 | -0.10 |
| Jackson Blake | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:29 | 0.12 | -0.20 |
Los Angeles Kings Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adrian Kempe | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 18:04 | 0.00 | 1.23 |
| Trevor Moore | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 17:36 | 0.51 | 0.85 |
| Joel Edmundson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17:07 | 0.00 | 0.74 |
| Quinton Byfield | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:17 | 0.09 | 0.74 |
| Andrei Kuzmenko | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 11:04 | 0.45 | 0.70 |
| Kevin Fiala | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 19:47 | 0.23 | 0.70 |
| Phillip Danault | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 19:24 | 0.34 | 0.69 |
| Jeff Malott | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9:06 | 0.08 | 0.35 |
| Samuel Helenius | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:07 | 0.03 | 0.30 |
| Mikey Anderson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:10 | 0.03 | 0.25 |
| Joel Armia | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:29 | 0.10 | 0.10 |
| Brian Dumoulin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25:24 | 0.04 | 0.05 |
| Alex Turcotte | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:10 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Drew Doughty | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24:35 | 0.02 | 0.00 |
| Cody Ceci | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:31 | 0.02 | 0.00 |
| Alex Laferriere | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13:31 | 0.35 | -0.00 |
| Brandt Clarke | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:36 | 0.02 | -0.05 |
| Warren Foegele | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:17 | 0.17 | -0.05 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Bussi | Carolina Hurricanes | 25 | 28 | 89.3% | -1.40 | W |
| Anton Forsberg | Los Angeles Kings | 36 | 40 | 90.0% | -1.64 | O |
Analysis
The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Los Angeles Kings 4–3 on Oct 18, 2025, a one-goal game.
Los Angeles Kings generated 2.49 expected goals to Carolina Hurricanes's 3.7 — Carolina Hurricanes edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.
Jordan Staal led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.6 on 2 goals, 4 shots on goal.
Brandon Bussi stopped 25 of 28, worth -1.4 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Carolina Hurricanes vs Los Angeles Kings game?
The Carolina Hurricanes beat the Los Angeles Kings 4–3 on Oct 18, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Carolina Hurricanes 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 — Jordan Staal led all skaters at 1.6, on 2G, 0A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Los Angeles Kings generated 2.49 expected goals and Carolina Hurricanes generated 3.7, so Carolina Hurricanes created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Carolina Hurricanes put 40 shots on goal and Los Angeles Kings put 28. High-danger chances went 16 to 8.