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.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 09, 2025 |
| Venue | PPG Paints Arena |
| Los Angeles Kings score | 3 |
| Pittsburgh Penguins score | 2 |
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 | Kevin Fiala | L | 1 | 1 | 7 | 23:19 | 0.68 | 2.10 |
| 2nd | Kris Letang | D | 0 | 1 | 3 | 22:04 | 0.07 | 1.39 |
| 3rd | Corey Perry | R | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:50 | 0.65 | 1.34 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Los Angeles Kings–Pittsburgh Penguins) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 08:48 | PIT | Tommy Novak | Evgeni Malkin, Parker Wotherspoon | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 14:58 | LAK | Anze Kopitar | Kevin Fiala, Corey Perry | 4v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 07:48 | PIT | Anthony Mantha | Kris Letang, Ville Koivunen | 5v4 | 1–2 |
| 3rd 04:49 | LAK | Corey Perry | Cody Ceci, Trevor Moore | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 3rd 11:52 | LAK | Kevin Fiala | Drew Doughty, Alex Laferriere | 5v5 | 3–2 |
Team Comparison
| Los Angeles Kings | Pittsburgh Penguins | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 27 | 33 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.69 | 3.49 |
| High-danger shots | 10 | 16 |
| Corsi % | 50.8% | 49.2% |
| Power play | 1/4 | 1/2 |
| Faceoff % | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Hits | 9 | 19 |
| Blocks | 7 | 17 |
| Giveaways | 15 | 16 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 2 |
Los Angeles Kings Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Fiala | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 23:19 | 0.68 | 2.10 |
| Corey Perry | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 15:50 | 0.65 | 1.34 |
| Alex Laferriere | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18:04 | 0.26 | 1.14 |
| Anze Kopitar | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 17:33 | 0.04 | 0.82 |
| Trevor Moore | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:32 | 0.18 | 0.72 |
| Drew Doughty | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 23:16 | 0.00 | 0.62 |
| Joel Edmundson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:56 | 0.00 | 0.36 |
| Brandt Clarke | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:47 | 0.11 | 0.34 |
| Quinton Byfield | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 21:13 | 0.29 | 0.20 |
| Cody Ceci | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15:47 | 0.00 | 0.06 |
| Mikey Anderson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:26 | 0.00 | -0.03 |
| Adrian Kempe | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 18:11 | 0.29 | -0.08 |
| Alex Turcotte | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6:17 | 0.03 | -0.09 |
| Andrei Kuzmenko | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7:50 | 0.05 | -0.09 |
| Joel Armia | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:23 | 0.08 | -0.11 |
| Phillip Danault | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:02 | 0.14 | -0.39 |
| Warren Foegele | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:14 | 0.14 | -0.63 |
| Brian Dumoulin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:24 | 0.14 | -0.81 |
Pittsburgh Penguins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Letang | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 22:04 | 0.07 | 1.39 |
| Tommy Novak | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 13:09 | 0.35 | 0.89 |
| Ville Koivunen | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 12:46 | 0.55 | 0.87 |
| Anthony Mantha | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 13:29 | 0.15 | 0.78 |
| Evgeni Malkin | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 18:25 | 0.44 | 0.64 |
| Parker Wotherspoon | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20:52 | 0.01 | 0.63 |
| Ryan Shea | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:27 | 0.02 | 0.63 |
| Connor Dewar | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:22 | 0.23 | 0.50 |
| Danton Heinen | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 11:46 | 0.37 | 0.48 |
| Blake Lizotte | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:02 | 0.08 | 0.37 |
| Kevin Hayes | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:13 | 0.17 | 0.34 |
| Joona Koppanen | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:38 | 0.00 | 0.31 |
| Connor Clifton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:25 | 0.00 | 0.16 |
| Ryan Graves | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 13:10 | 0.12 | 0.09 |
| Erik Karlsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 27:43 | 0.09 | -0.34 |
| Sidney Crosby | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:39 | 0.54 | -0.42 |
| Bryan Rust | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:31 | 0.15 | -0.51 |
| Ben Kindel | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:45 | 0.01 | -0.52 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darcy Kuemper | Los Angeles Kings | 31 | 33 | 93.9% | 1.79 | W |
| Sergei Murashov | Pittsburgh Penguins | 24 | 27 | 88.9% | -0.50 | L |
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.