Los Angeles Kings at Utah Mammoth
NHL game between the Los Angeles Kings and the Utah Mammoth on Dec 08, 2025. Final score: Los Angeles Kings 4, Utah Mammoth 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 08, 2025 |
| Venue | Delta Center |
| Los Angeles Kings score | 4 |
| Utah Mammoth 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 | Joel Armia | R | 2 | 0 | 4 | 16:21 | 0.61 | 1.55 |
| 2nd | Kevin Fiala | L | 0 | 2 | 1 | 17:38 | 0.09 | 1.38 |
| 3rd | Clayton Keller | R | 1 | 1 | 3 | 21:24 | 0.07 | 1.29 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Los Angeles Kings–Utah Mammoth) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 07:50 | LAK | Adrian Kempe | Kevin Fiala | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 10:08 | LAK | Joel Armia | Kevin Fiala | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 2nd 00:34 | UTA | Dylan Guenther | Clayton Keller, Mikhail Sergachev | 5v4 | 2–1 |
| 3rd 03:27 | LAK | Anze Kopitar | Adrian Kempe, Joel Edmundson | 5v5 | 3–1 |
| 3rd 12:15 | UTA | Clayton Keller | Nick Schmaltz, JJ Peterka | 5v5 | 3–2 |
| 3rd 18:22 | LAK | Joel Armia | — | 6v5 | 4–2 |
Team Comparison
| Los Angeles Kings | Utah Mammoth | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 27 | 21 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.50 | 2.15 |
| High-danger shots | 13 | 13 |
| Corsi % | 53.1% | 46.9% |
| Power play | 0/1 | 1/4 |
| Faceoff % | 40.4% | 59.6% |
| Hits | 17 | 32 |
| Blocks | 15 | 18 |
| Giveaways | 13 | 11 |
| Takeaways | 2 | 5 |
Los Angeles Kings Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Armia | R | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 16:21 | 0.61 | 1.55 |
| Kevin Fiala | L | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 17:38 | 0.09 | 1.38 |
| Adrian Kempe | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 16:37 | 0.64 | 1.14 |
| Anze Kopitar | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 18:03 | 0.52 | 0.85 |
| Joel Edmundson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20:44 | 0.23 | 0.69 |
| Mikey Anderson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23:50 | 0.03 | 0.15 |
| Alex Laferriere | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:19 | 0.31 | 0.15 |
| Brandt Clarke | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:48 | 0.06 | 0.10 |
| Corey Perry | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:51 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Trevor Moore | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:15 | 0.28 | 0.10 |
| Alex Turcotte | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7:35 | 0.13 | 0.10 |
| Brian Dumoulin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:37 | 0.10 | 0.05 |
| Cody Ceci | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:27 | 0.20 | 0.05 |
| Quinton Byfield | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:19 | 0.21 | 0.05 |
| Warren Foegele | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:51 | 0.27 | -0.05 |
| Drew Doughty | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 21:54 | 0.05 | -0.10 |
| Andrei Kuzmenko | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:58 | 0.00 | -0.15 |
| Phillip Danault | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:33 | 0.00 | -0.15 |
Utah Mammoth Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Keller | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 21:24 | 0.07 | 1.29 |
| Nick Schmaltz | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:38 | 0.37 | 0.89 |
| Mikhail Sergachev | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 24:01 | 0.06 | 0.79 |
| Dylan Guenther | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 15:52 | 0.05 | 0.70 |
| JJ Peterka | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 22:07 | 0.07 | 0.59 |
| Jack McBain | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:59 | 0.00 | 0.40 |
| Maveric Lamoureux | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:33 | 0.00 | 0.35 |
| Ian Cole | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:33 | 0.02 | 0.30 |
| Lawson Crouse | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:27 | 0.27 | 0.20 |
| Liam O'Brien | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:14 | 0.00 | 0.20 |
| Sean Durzi | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 23:41 | 0.33 | 0.20 |
| Brandon Tanev | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:49 | 0.02 | 0.15 |
| Michael Carcone | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:03 | 0.09 | 0.15 |
| Nate Schmidt | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:23 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Barrett Hayton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:17 | 0.18 | 0.05 |
| John Marino | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Kevin Stenlund | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:35 | 0.12 | -0.10 |
| Daniil But | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 12:16 | 0.48 | -0.15 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darcy Kuemper | Los Angeles Kings | 19 | 21 | 90.5% | 0.54 | W |
| Karel Vejmelka | Utah Mammoth | 23 | 26 | 88.5% | -0.36 | L |
Analysis
The Los Angeles Kings defeated the Utah Mammoth 4–2 on Dec 08, 2025.
Utah Mammoth generated 2.15 expected goals to Los Angeles Kings's 3.5 — the run of play matched the result, with Los Angeles Kings earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Joel Armia led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.55 on 2 goals, 4 shots on goal.
Darcy Kuemper stopped 19 of 21, worth 0.54 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Los Angeles Kings vs Utah Mammoth game?
The Los Angeles Kings beat the Utah Mammoth 4–2 on Dec 08, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Los Angeles Kings 4, Utah Mammoth 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Joel Armia led all skaters at 1.55, on 2G, 0A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Utah Mammoth generated 2.15 expected goals and Los Angeles Kings generated 3.5, so Los Angeles Kings created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Los Angeles Kings put 27 shots on goal and Utah Mammoth put 21. High-danger chances went 13 to 13.
How did the goaltenders play?
Darcy Kuemper stopped 19 of 21 (0.54 goals saved above expected); Karel Vejmelka stopped 23 of 26 (-0.36 goals saved above expected).