New Jersey Devils at Los Angeles Kings
NHL game between the New Jersey Devils and the Los Angeles Kings on Nov 01, 2025. Final score: New Jersey Devils 4, Los Angeles Kings 1.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 01, 2025 |
| Venue | Crypto.com Arena |
| New Jersey Devils score | 4 |
| Los Angeles Kings 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 | Dawson Mercer | C | 2 | 0 | 3 | 19:05 | 0.11 | 1.45 |
| 2nd | Brenden Dillon | D | 0 | 1 | 0 | 23:01 | 0.00 | 0.94 |
| 3rd | Luke Glendening | C | 0 | 1 | 0 | 11:05 | 0.00 | 0.84 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (New Jersey Devils–Los Angeles Kings) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 01:22 | NJD | Nico Hischier | Luke Hughes | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 03:12 | NJD | Brian Halonen | Luke Glendening, Dennis Cholowski | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 3rd 03:09 | NJD | Dawson Mercer | Jonas Siegenthaler | 5v4 | 3–0 |
| 3rd 09:49 | LAK | Andrei Kuzmenko | Anze Kopitar, Alex Laferriere | 5v5 | 3–1 |
| 3rd 16:12 | NJD | Dawson Mercer | Jacob Markstrom, Brenden Dillon | 6v4 | 4–1 |
Team Comparison
| New Jersey Devils | Los Angeles Kings | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 1 |
| Shots on goal | 22 | 44 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.17 | 2.81 |
| High-danger shots | 7 | 21 |
| Corsi % | 32.9% | 67.1% |
| Power play | 0/0 | 0/4 |
| Faceoff % | 46.5% | 53.5% |
| Hits | 12 | 10 |
| Blocks | 28 | 14 |
| Giveaways | 17 | 21 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 5 |
New Jersey Devils Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dawson Mercer | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 19:05 | 0.11 | 1.45 |
| Brenden Dillon | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 23:01 | 0.00 | 0.94 |
| Luke Glendening | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 11:05 | 0.00 | 0.84 |
| Brian Halonen | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6:06 | 0.05 | 0.80 |
| Jonas Siegenthaler | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 21:34 | 0.01 | 0.79 |
| Nico Hischier | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 22:13 | 0.09 | 0.70 |
| Dennis Cholowski | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13:53 | 0.00 | 0.69 |
| Luke Hughes | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 25:43 | 0.03 | 0.54 |
| Jesper Bratt | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 18:23 | 0.27 | 0.20 |
| Simon Nemec | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:45 | 0.13 | 0.10 |
| Paul Cotter | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:39 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Stefan Noesen | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:48 | 0.06 | 0.05 |
| Juho Lammikko | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7:22 | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| Jack Hughes | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 20:18 | 0.62 | 0.00 |
| Ondrej Palat | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:53 | 0.14 | 0.00 |
| Arseny Gritsyuk | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:18 | 0.09 | -0.05 |
| Timo Meier | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:27 | 0.01 | -0.10 |
| Dougie Hamilton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:27 | 0.00 | -0.15 |
Los Angeles Kings Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anze Kopitar | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:39 | 0.11 | 0.84 |
| Alex Laferriere | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18:26 | 0.34 | 0.69 |
| Andrei Kuzmenko | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 17:11 | 0.18 | 0.65 |
| Trevor Moore | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 16:24 | 0.26 | 0.25 |
| Drew Doughty | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 22:26 | 0.10 | 0.10 |
| Adrian Kempe | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:20 | 0.07 | 0.10 |
| Cody Ceci | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:34 | 0.01 | 0.05 |
| Kevin Fiala | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 20:35 | 0.27 | 0.05 |
| Jeff Malott | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:52 | 0.29 | 0.05 |
| Alex Turcotte | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:07 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Joel Armia | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:33 | 0.20 | 0.00 |
| Joel Edmundson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:42 | 0.05 | 0.00 |
| Brian Dumoulin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:31 | 0.02 | 0.00 |
| Brandt Clarke | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 21:27 | 0.13 | 0.00 |
| Mikey Anderson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:57 | 0.05 | -0.05 |
| Corey Perry | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 14:37 | 0.72 | -0.05 |
| Quinton Byfield | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:50 | 0.36 | -0.10 |
| Phillip Danault | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 18:48 | 0.15 | -0.15 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Markstrom | New Jersey Devils | 43 | 44 | 97.7% | 1.52 | W |
| Darcy Kuemper | Los Angeles Kings | 18 | 21 | 85.7% | -1.58 | L |
Analysis
The New Jersey Devils defeated the Los Angeles Kings 4–1 on Nov 01, 2025.
Los Angeles Kings generated 2.81 expected goals to New Jersey Devils's 3.17 — the run of play matched the result, with New Jersey Devils earning the better chances as well as the goals; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Dawson Mercer led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.45 on 2 goals, 3 shots on goal.
Jacob Markstrom stopped 43 of 44, worth 1.52 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the New Jersey Devils vs Los Angeles Kings game?
The New Jersey Devils beat the Los Angeles Kings 4–1 on Nov 01, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was New Jersey Devils 4, Los Angeles Kings 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Dawson Mercer led all skaters at 1.45, on 2G, 0A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Los Angeles Kings generated 2.81 expected goals and New Jersey Devils generated 3.17, so New Jersey Devils created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
New Jersey Devils put 22 shots on goal and Los Angeles Kings put 44. High-danger chances went 7 to 21.