Los Angeles Kings at Montréal Canadiens
NHL game between the Los Angeles Kings and the Montréal Canadiens on Nov 12, 2025. Final score: Los Angeles Kings 5, Montréal Canadiens 1.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 12, 2025 |
| Venue | Centre Bell |
| Los Angeles Kings score | 5 |
| Montréal Canadiens 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 | Joel Edmundson | D | 1 | 1 | 3 | 15:48 | 0.09 | 2.38 |
| 2nd | Quinton Byfield | R | 1 | 1 | 5 | 19:55 | 0.90 | 2.05 |
| 3rd | Brandt Clarke | D | 0 | 1 | 2 | 17:37 | 0.22 | 1.90 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Los Angeles Kings–Montréal Canadiens) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 19:17 | MTL | Josh Anderson | Lane Hutson, Jake Evans | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 01:17 | LAK | Joel Edmundson | Brandt Clarke, Anze Kopitar | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 04:17 | LAK | Quinton Byfield | Joel Edmundson, Adrian Kempe | 5v6 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 05:22 | LAK | Kevin Fiala | Alex Laferriere, Quinton Byfield | 5v5 | 3–1 |
| 3rd 11:08 | LAK | Joel Armia | — | 5v5 | 4–1 |
| 3rd 15:32 | LAK | Warren Foegele | Phillip Danault | 6v5 | 5–1 |
Team Comparison
| Los Angeles Kings | Montréal Canadiens | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 5 | 1 |
| Shots on goal | 26 | 22 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.59 | 1.24 |
| High-danger shots | 14 | 8 |
| Corsi % | 51.3% | 48.7% |
| Power play | 1/3 | 0/3 |
| Faceoff % | 50.9% | 49.1% |
| Hits | 10 | 21 |
| Blocks | 16 | 15 |
| Giveaways | 9 | 18 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 6 |
Los Angeles Kings Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Edmundson | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 15:48 | 0.09 | 2.38 |
| Quinton Byfield | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 19:55 | 0.90 | 2.05 |
| Brandt Clarke | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17:37 | 0.22 | 1.90 |
| Joel Armia | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 14:04 | 0.31 | 1.71 |
| Alex Laferriere | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17:35 | 0.21 | 1.55 |
| Phillip Danault | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17:04 | 0.11 | 1.33 |
| Kevin Fiala | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 18:29 | 0.42 | 1.25 |
| Anze Kopitar | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17:01 | 0.00 | 1.18 |
| Adrian Kempe | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 17:35 | 0.44 | 1.03 |
| Drew Doughty | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:15 | 0.00 | 0.82 |
| Trevor Moore | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:54 | 0.38 | 0.60 |
| Warren Foegele | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 13:23 | 0.15 | 0.47 |
| Mikey Anderson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:32 | 0.16 | 0.35 |
| Brian Dumoulin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:30 | 0.09 | -0.02 |
| Andrei Kuzmenko | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:32 | 0.00 | -0.16 |
| Alex Turcotte | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:18 | 0.03 | -0.21 |
| Cody Ceci | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:59 | 0.03 | -0.22 |
| Corey Perry | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:29 | 0.04 | -0.35 |
Montréal Canadiens Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Anderson | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 17:01 | 0.12 | 0.49 |
| Nick Suzuki | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:12 | 0.27 | 0.25 |
| Lane Hutson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 22:33 | 0.13 | 0.24 |
| Jake Evans | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15:17 | 0.08 | 0.22 |
| Cole Caufield | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:19 | 0.43 | 0.08 |
| Joe Veleno | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:57 | 0.15 | 0.01 |
| Juraj Slafkovský | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:12 | 0.17 | -0.03 |
| Ivan Demidov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:45 | 0.16 | -0.04 |
| Oliver Kapanen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:10 | 0.06 | -0.15 |
| Arber Xhekaj | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:09 | 0.01 | -0.16 |
| Zachary Bolduc | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:20 | 0.01 | -0.28 |
| Brendan Gallagher | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:24 | 0.21 | -0.34 |
| Noah Dobson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 22:31 | 0.32 | -0.39 |
| Mike Matheson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24:29 | 0.00 | -0.48 |
| Alexandre Carrier | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:12 | 0.04 | -0.48 |
| Alex Newhook | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:04 | 0.15 | -0.56 |
| Jayden Struble | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:03 | 0.00 | -0.58 |
| Kirby Dach | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:43 | 0.05 | -0.96 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darcy Kuemper | Los Angeles Kings | 21 | 22 | 95.5% | 1.10 | W |
| Samuel Montembeault | Montréal Canadiens | 21 | 25 | 84.0% | -0.73 | L |
Analysis
The Los Angeles Kings defeated the Montréal Canadiens 5–1 on Nov 12, 2025, a decisive 4-goal win.
Montréal Canadiens generated 1.24 expected goals to Los Angeles Kings's 3.59 — the run of play matched the result, with Los Angeles Kings earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Joel Edmundson led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.38 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 3 shots on goal.
Darcy Kuemper stopped 21 of 22, worth 1.1 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Los Angeles Kings vs Montréal Canadiens game?
The Los Angeles Kings beat the Montréal Canadiens 5–1 on Nov 12, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Los Angeles Kings 5, Montréal Canadiens 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Joel Edmundson led all skaters at 2.38, on 1G, 1A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Montréal Canadiens generated 1.24 expected goals and Los Angeles Kings generated 3.59, so Los Angeles Kings created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Los Angeles Kings put 26 shots on goal and Montréal Canadiens put 22. High-danger chances went 14 to 8.