Los Angeles Kings at Chicago Blackhawks
NHL game between the Los Angeles Kings and the Chicago Blackhawks on Oct 26, 2025. Final score: Los Angeles Kings 3, Chicago Blackhawks 1.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 26, 2025 |
| Venue | United Center |
| Los Angeles Kings score | 3 |
| Chicago Blackhawks 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 | Alex Laferriere | R | 1 | 0 | 6 | 17:43 | 0.65 | 0.90 |
| 2nd | Ilya Mikheyev | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 11:55 | 0.01 | 0.84 |
| 3rd | Joel Armia | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 16:11 | 0.77 | 0.80 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Los Angeles Kings–Chicago Blackhawks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 07:04 | CHI | Connor Bedard | Ilya Mikheyev | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 03:30 | LAK | Alex Laferriere | Corey Perry, Phillip Danault | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 04:54 | LAK | Kevin Fiala | Brandt Clarke | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 3rd 18:52 | LAK | Joel Armia | Adrian Kempe, Joel Edmundson | 6v4 | 3–1 |
Team Comparison
| Los Angeles Kings | Chicago Blackhawks | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 1 |
| Shots on goal | 22 | 23 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.26 | 1.50 |
| High-danger shots | 11 | 8 |
| Corsi % | 52.2% | 47.8% |
| Power play | 0/3 | 0/5 |
| Faceoff % | 44.4% | 55.6% |
| Hits | 14 | 24 |
| Blocks | 8 | 8 |
| Giveaways | 16 | 10 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 6 |
Los Angeles Kings Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Laferriere | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 17:43 | 0.65 | 0.90 |
| Joel Armia | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 16:11 | 0.77 | 0.80 |
| Joel Edmundson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:16 | 0.03 | 0.79 |
| Kevin Fiala | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 17:15 | 0.20 | 0.75 |
| Brandt Clarke | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15:24 | 0.03 | 0.74 |
| Corey Perry | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12:39 | 0.04 | 0.69 |
| Adrian Kempe | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:36 | 0.04 | 0.59 |
| Phillip Danault | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:31 | 0.19 | 0.49 |
| Mikey Anderson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:31 | 0.01 | 0.05 |
| Cody Ceci | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:26 | 0.03 | 0.05 |
| Warren Foegele | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1:29 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Andrei Kuzmenko | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:35 | 0.01 | 0.00 |
| Drew Doughty | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:55 | 0.02 | 0.00 |
| Quinton Byfield | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:12 | 0.10 | -0.05 |
| Brian Dumoulin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:11 | 0.12 | -0.05 |
| Trevor Moore | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:55 | 0.04 | -0.10 |
| Alex Turcotte | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:10 | 0.14 | -0.10 |
| Anze Kopitar | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:18 | 0.25 | -0.25 |
Chicago Blackhawks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilya Mikheyev | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11:55 | 0.01 | 0.84 |
| Connor Bedard | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 22:41 | 0.41 | 0.75 |
| Nick Foligno | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:54 | 0.20 | 0.20 |
| Jason Dickinson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:54 | 0.12 | 0.15 |
| Alex Vlasic | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:24 | 0.13 | 0.15 |
| Landon Slaggert | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:55 | 0.19 | 0.15 |
| Louis Crevier | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:35 | 0.01 | 0.10 |
| Colton Dach | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:53 | 0.16 | 0.10 |
| Frank Nazar | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:59 | 0.21 | 0.10 |
| Teuvo Teravainen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 22:37 | 0.31 | 0.10 |
| Ryan Donato | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:16 | 0.01 | 0.10 |
| Ryan Greene | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:15 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Sam Rinzel | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:37 | 0.01 | 0.05 |
| Matt Grzelcyk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:19 | 0.03 | 0.00 |
| Artyom Levshunov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:27 | 0.02 | -0.05 |
| Connor Murphy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:29 | 0.00 | -0.10 |
| Wyatt Kaiser | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:56 | 0.01 | -0.15 |
| Andre Burakovsky | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:44 | 0.00 | -0.20 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anton Forsberg | Los Angeles Kings | 22 | 23 | 95.7% | 0.54 | W |
| Arvid Soderblom | Chicago Blackhawks | 19 | 21 | 90.5% | -0.45 | L |
Analysis
The Los Angeles Kings defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 3–1 on Oct 26, 2025.
Chicago Blackhawks generated 1.5 expected goals to Los Angeles Kings's 2.26 — the run of play matched the result, with Los Angeles Kings earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Alex Laferriere led all skaters with a Game Score of 0.9 on 1 goal, 6 shots on goal.
Anton Forsberg stopped 22 of 23, worth 0.54 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Los Angeles Kings vs Chicago Blackhawks game?
The Los Angeles Kings beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3–1 on Oct 26, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Los Angeles Kings 3, Chicago Blackhawks 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Alex Laferriere led all skaters at 0.9, on 1G, 0A and 6 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Chicago Blackhawks generated 1.5 expected goals and Los Angeles Kings generated 2.26, so Los Angeles Kings created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Los Angeles Kings put 22 shots on goal and Chicago Blackhawks put 23. High-danger chances went 11 to 8.