Los Angeles Kings at Dallas Stars
NHL game between the Los Angeles Kings and the Dallas Stars on Dec 15, 2025. Final score: Los Angeles Kings 1, Dallas Stars 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Venue | American Airlines Center |
| Los Angeles Kings score | 1 |
| Dallas Stars score | 4 |
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 | Matt Duchene | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14:13 | 0.45 | 1.39 |
| 2nd | Wyatt Johnston | C | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:59 | 0.29 | 1.39 |
| 3rd | Mikko Rantanen | R | 1 | 1 | 3 | 19:34 | 0.40 | 1.34 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Los Angeles Kings–Dallas Stars) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 11:03 | LAK | Andrei Kuzmenko | — | 3v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 15:42 | DAL | Matt Duchene | Mikko Rantanen, Wyatt Johnston | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 3rd 06:12 | DAL | Oskar Bäck | Radek Faksa, Colin Blackwell | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 3rd 16:11 | DAL | Mikko Rantanen | Thomas Harley | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 3rd 19:28 | DAL | Wyatt Johnston | Matt Duchene | 5v6 | 1–4 |
Team Comparison
| Los Angeles Kings | Dallas Stars | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 28 | 26 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.07 | 3.64 |
| High-danger shots | 16 | 12 |
| Corsi % | 54.4% | 45.6% |
| Power play | 1/3 | 0/2 |
| Faceoff % | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Hits | 30 | 19 |
| Blocks | 15 | 18 |
| Giveaways | 20 | 14 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 2 |
Los Angeles Kings Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrei Kuzmenko | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 17:18 | 0.39 | 0.75 |
| Samuel Helenius | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:51 | 0.00 | 0.30 |
| Jeff Malott | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:26 | 0.22 | 0.30 |
| Joel Edmundson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:09 | 0.04 | 0.15 |
| Alex Laferriere | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:34 | 0.07 | 0.10 |
| Brandt Clarke | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:16 | 0.01 | 0.05 |
| Adrian Kempe | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:58 | 0.16 | 0.05 |
| Mikey Anderson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:16 | 0.39 | 0.05 |
| Drew Doughty | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23:21 | 0.06 | 0.05 |
| Corey Perry | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:25 | 0.01 | 0.05 |
| Alex Turcotte | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:11 | 0.42 | 0.05 |
| Kevin Fiala | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:44 | 0.27 | 0.00 |
| Anze Kopitar | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:04 | 0.09 | 0.00 |
| Trevor Moore | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:41 | 0.39 | 0.00 |
| Warren Foegele | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:10 | 0.07 | 0.00 |
| Brian Dumoulin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:41 | 0.09 | 0.00 |
| Cody Ceci | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:33 | 0.03 | -0.05 |
| Joel Armia | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:42 | 0.05 | -0.10 |
Dallas Stars Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Duchene | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 14:13 | 0.45 | 1.39 |
| Wyatt Johnston | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 16:59 | 0.29 | 1.39 |
| Mikko Rantanen | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 19:34 | 0.40 | 1.34 |
| Thomas Harley | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 20:48 | 0.22 | 0.99 |
| Colin Blackwell | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 13:51 | 0.32 | 0.74 |
| Oskar Bäck | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 9:39 | 0.23 | 0.50 |
| Radek Faksa | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 11:07 | 0.17 | 0.44 |
| Justin Hryckowian | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:26 | 0.05 | 0.35 |
| Alexander Petrovic | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:43 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Ilya Lyubushkin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:38 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Miro Heiskanen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 26:43 | 0.03 | 0.10 |
| Jamie Benn | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:42 | 0.35 | 0.05 |
| Esa Lindell | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24:07 | 0.15 | 0.05 |
| Mavrik Bourque | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:28 | 0.38 | 0.00 |
| Jason Robertson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:32 | 0.02 | 0.00 |
| Sam Steel | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:09 | 0.06 | 0.00 |
| Nils Lundkvist | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:33 | 0.02 | -0.00 |
| Roope Hintz | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:27 | 0.16 | -0.10 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anton Forsberg | Los Angeles Kings | 17 | 20 | 85.0% | -0.71 | L |
| Darcy Kuemper | Los Angeles Kings | 5 | 5 | 100.0% | 0.61 | |
| Casey DeSmith | Dallas Stars | 27 | 28 | 96.4% | 2.48 | W |
Analysis
The Dallas Stars defeated the Los Angeles Kings 4–1 on Dec 15, 2025.
Dallas Stars generated 3.64 expected goals to Los Angeles Kings's 3.07 — the run of play matched the result, with Dallas Stars earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Matt Duchene led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.39 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 2 shots on goal.
Casey DeSmith stopped 27 of 28, worth 2.48 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Los Angeles Kings vs Dallas Stars game?
The Dallas Stars beat the Los Angeles Kings 4–1 on Dec 15, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Dallas Stars 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 — Matt Duchene led all skaters at 1.39, on 1G, 1A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Dallas Stars generated 3.64 expected goals and Los Angeles Kings generated 3.07, so Dallas Stars created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Los Angeles Kings put 28 shots on goal and Dallas Stars put 26. High-danger chances went 16 to 12.
How did the goaltenders play?
Anton Forsberg stopped 17 of 20 (-0.71 goals saved above expected); Casey DeSmith stopped 27 of 28 (2.48 goals saved above expected).