Los Angeles Kings at Pittsburgh Penguins

NHL game between the Los Angeles Kings and the Pittsburgh Penguins on Nov 09, 2025. Final score: Los Angeles Kings 3, Pittsburgh Penguins 2.

StatusFinal
DateNov 09, 2025
VenuePPG Paints Arena
Los Angeles Kings score3
Pittsburgh Penguins score2

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.

PlayerPosGASOGTOIxGGame Score
1stKevin FialaL11723:190.682.10
2ndKris LetangD01322:040.071.39
3rdCorey PerryR11115:500.651.34

Scoring Summary

TimeTeamGoalAssistsStrengthScore (Los Angeles Kings–Pittsburgh Penguins)
1st 08:48PITTommy NovakEvgeni Malkin, Parker Wotherspoon5v50–1
1st 14:58LAKAnze KopitarKevin Fiala, Corey Perry4v51–1
2nd 07:48PITAnthony ManthaKris Letang, Ville Koivunen5v41–2
3rd 04:49LAKCorey PerryCody Ceci, Trevor Moore5v52–2
3rd 11:52LAKKevin FialaDrew Doughty, Alex Laferriere5v53–2

Team Comparison

Los Angeles KingsPittsburgh Penguins
Goals32
Shots on goal2733
Expected goals (xG)2.693.49
High-danger shots1016
Corsi %50.8%49.2%
Power play1/41/2
Faceoff %50.0%50.0%
Hits919
Blocks717
Giveaways1516
Takeaways32

Los Angeles Kings Skaters

PlayerPosGAPSOGTOIxGGame Score
Kevin FialaL112723:190.682.10
Corey PerryR112115:500.651.34
Alex LaferriereR011218:040.261.14
Anze KopitarC101117:330.040.82
Trevor MooreL011118:320.180.72
Drew DoughtyD011023:160.000.62
Joel EdmundsonD000015:560.000.36
Brandt ClarkeD000316:470.110.34
Quinton ByfieldR000321:130.290.20
Cody CeciD011015:470.000.06
Mikey AndersonD000022:260.00-0.03
Adrian KempeR000418:110.29-0.08
Alex TurcotteC00026:170.03-0.09
Andrei KuzmenkoL00027:500.05-0.09
Joel ArmiaR00009:230.08-0.11
Phillip DanaultC000017:020.14-0.39
Warren FoegeleL000111:140.14-0.63
Brian DumoulinD000017:240.14-0.81

Pittsburgh Penguins Skaters

PlayerPosGAPSOGTOIxGGame Score
Kris LetangD011322:040.071.39
Tommy NovakC101113:090.350.89
Ville KoivunenR011312:460.550.87
Anthony ManthaR101213:290.150.78
Evgeni MalkinC011418:250.440.64
Parker WotherspoonD011120:520.010.63
Ryan SheaD000018:270.020.63
Connor DewarC000214:220.230.50
Danton HeinenL000311:460.370.48
Blake LizotteC000014:020.080.37
Kevin HayesR000210:130.170.34
Joona KoppanenL000010:380.000.31
Connor CliftonD000014:250.000.16
Ryan GravesD000513:100.120.09
Erik KarlssonD000327:430.09-0.34
Sidney CrosbyC000120:390.54-0.42
Bryan RustR000121:310.15-0.51
Ben KindelC000217:450.01-0.52

Goaltending

GoalieTeamSVSASV%GSAxDecision
Darcy KuemperLos Angeles Kings313393.9%1.79W
Sergei MurashovPittsburgh Penguins242788.9%-0.50L

Analysis

The Los Angeles Kings defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 3–2 on Nov 09, 2025, a one-goal game.

Pittsburgh Penguins generated 3.49 expected goals to Los Angeles Kings's 2.69 — Pittsburgh Penguins owned the better of the chances but Los Angeles Kings took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.

Kevin Fiala led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.1 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 7 shots on goal.

Darcy Kuemper stopped 31 of 33, worth 1.79 goals saved above expected.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Los Angeles Kings vs Pittsburgh Penguins game?

The Los Angeles Kings beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3–2 on Nov 09, 2025.

What was the final score?

The final score was Los Angeles Kings 3, Pittsburgh Penguins 2.

Who was the best player in this game?

By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Kevin Fiala led all skaters at 2.1, on 1G, 1A and 7 shots on goal.

Which team deserved to win by expected goals?

Pittsburgh Penguins generated 3.49 expected goals and Los Angeles Kings generated 2.69, so Pittsburgh Penguins created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.

What were the shot totals?

Los Angeles Kings put 27 shots on goal and Pittsburgh Penguins put 33. High-danger chances went 10 to 16.