Detroit Red Wings at Los Angeles Kings
NHL game between the Detroit Red Wings and the Los Angeles Kings on Oct 30, 2025. Final score: Detroit Red Wings 4, Los Angeles Kings 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 30, 2025 |
| Venue | Crypto.com Arena |
| Detroit Red Wings 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 | Marco Kasper | C | 2 | 0 | 3 | 14:13 | 0.34 | 1.86 |
| 2nd | Axel Sandin-Pellikka | D | 0 | 1 | 2 | 17:54 | 0.17 | 1.80 |
| 3rd | Alex Laferriere | R | 1 | 0 | 3 | 19:31 | 0.17 | 1.72 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Detroit Red Wings–Los Angeles Kings) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 12:39 | LAK | Alex Laferriere | Quinton Byfield, Cody Ceci | 4v5 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 13:22 | DET | Alex DeBrincat | Lucas Raymond, Moritz Seider | 4v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 15:46 | DET | Marco Kasper | Axel Sandin-Pellikka, Andrew Copp | 4v5 | 2–1 |
| 3rd 14:45 | DET | Marco Kasper | Mason Appleton, Alex DeBrincat | 5v5 | 3–1 |
| 3rd 17:47 | LAK | Corey Perry | Adrian Kempe, Kevin Fiala | 6v5 | 3–2 |
| 3rd 18:27 | LAK | Corey Perry | Quinton Byfield, Anze Kopitar | 6v5 | 3–3 |
| P5 00:00 | DET | Lucas Raymond | — | 0v1 | 3–3 |
Team Comparison
| Detroit Red Wings | Los Angeles Kings | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 27 | 39 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.56 | 6.23 |
| High-danger shots | 15 | 27 |
| Corsi % | 39.5% | 60.5% |
| Power play | 2/3 | 2/4 |
| Faceoff % | 48.4% | 51.6% |
| Hits | 11 | 17 |
| Blocks | 18 | 15 |
| Giveaways | 17 | 14 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 2 |
Detroit Red Wings Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marco Kasper | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 14:13 | 0.34 | 1.86 |
| Axel Sandin-Pellikka | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17:54 | 0.17 | 1.80 |
| Alex DeBrincat | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 15:33 | 0.49 | 1.53 |
| Mason Appleton | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 12:50 | 0.13 | 1.09 |
| Elmer Soderblom | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:33 | 0.08 | 0.58 |
| Simon Edvinsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:28 | 0.01 | 0.46 |
| Jonatan Berggren | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 14:58 | 0.74 | 0.44 |
| James van Riemsdyk | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:37 | 0.32 | 0.43 |
| Travis Hamonic | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:35 | 0.07 | 0.42 |
| Moritz Seider | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 28:28 | 0.05 | 0.41 |
| Lucas Raymond | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 19:21 | 0.67 | 0.40 |
| Michael Rasmussen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:14 | 0.06 | 0.31 |
| Andrew Copp | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:51 | 0.08 | 0.16 |
| J.T. Compher | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:09 | 0.11 | 0.01 |
| Dylan Larkin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23:07 | 0.06 | -0.25 |
| Emmitt Finnie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:52 | 0.46 | -0.39 |
| Ben Chiarot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 24:33 | 0.02 | -0.52 |
| Albert Johansson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:58 | 0.03 | -1.13 |
Los Angeles Kings Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Laferriere | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 19:31 | 0.17 | 1.72 |
| Quinton Byfield | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 22:43 | 0.23 | 1.47 |
| Cody Ceci | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:25 | 0.02 | 1.42 |
| Corey Perry | R | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 17:40 | 1.11 | 1.41 |
| Alex Turcotte | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:02 | 0.13 | 0.60 |
| Phillip Danault | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:18 | 0.00 | 0.56 |
| Mikey Anderson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:24 | 0.04 | 0.53 |
| Adrian Kempe | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 26:25 | 1.46 | 0.37 |
| Joel Armia | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:50 | 0.14 | 0.33 |
| Joel Edmundson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 15:35 | 0.14 | 0.31 |
| Brandt Clarke | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 20:14 | 0.41 | 0.27 |
| Kevin Fiala | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 24:33 | 1.29 | 0.23 |
| Jeff Malott | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4:49 | 0.11 | 0.19 |
| Anze Kopitar | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 23:53 | 0.55 | 0.05 |
| Jacob Moverare | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3:13 | 0.00 | -0.15 |
| Andrei Kuzmenko | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:32 | 0.22 | -0.26 |
| Brian Dumoulin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:40 | 0.00 | -1.01 |
| Drew Doughty | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 27:08 | 0.02 | -1.30 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Talbot | Detroit Red Wings | 36 | 39 | 92.3% | 4.67 | W |
| Darcy Kuemper | Los Angeles Kings | 24 | 27 | 88.9% | 1.17 | O |
Analysis
The Detroit Red Wings defeated the Los Angeles Kings 4–3 on Oct 30, 2025, a one-goal game.
Los Angeles Kings generated 6.23 expected goals to Detroit Red Wings's 3.56 — Los Angeles Kings owned the better of the chances but Detroit Red Wings took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Marco Kasper led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.86 on 2 goals, 3 shots on goal.
Cam Talbot stopped 36 of 39, worth 4.67 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Detroit Red Wings vs Los Angeles Kings game?
The Detroit Red Wings beat the Los Angeles Kings 4–3 on Oct 30, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Detroit Red Wings 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 — Marco Kasper led all skaters at 1.86, on 2G, 0A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Los Angeles Kings generated 6.23 expected goals and Detroit Red Wings generated 3.56, 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?
Detroit Red Wings put 27 shots on goal and Los Angeles Kings put 39. High-danger chances went 15 to 27.