Los Angeles Kings at Florida Panthers
NHL game between the Los Angeles Kings and the Florida Panthers on Dec 18, 2025. Final score: Los Angeles Kings 2, Florida Panthers 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Venue | Amerant Bank Arena |
| Los Angeles Kings score | 2 |
| Florida Panthers score | 3 |
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 | Brad Marchand | L | 0 | 2 | 3 | 18:26 | 0.17 | 1.48 |
| 2nd | Kevin Fiala | L | 1 | 0 | 3 | 18:20 | 0.63 | 0.85 |
| 3rd | Carter Verhaeghe | C | 1 | 0 | 4 | 17:09 | 0.44 | 0.85 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Los Angeles Kings–Florida Panthers) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 13:39 | LAK | Joel Armia | Brandt Clarke, Alex Laferriere | 4v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 02:14 | FLA | Anton Lundell | Aaron Ekblad, Mackie Samoskevich | 5v4 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 07:04 | FLA | Carter Verhaeghe | Jeff Petry, Brad Marchand | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 3rd 00:10 | FLA | Sam Bennett | Brad Marchand | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 3rd 04:48 | LAK | Kevin Fiala | — | 5v5 | 2–3 |
Team Comparison
| Los Angeles Kings | Florida Panthers | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 29 | 29 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.84 | 2.00 |
| High-danger shots | 19 | 7 |
| Corsi % | 53.7% | 46.3% |
| Power play | 1/3 | 1/4 |
| Faceoff % | 53.5% | 46.5% |
| Hits | 16 | 28 |
| Blocks | 15 | 21 |
| Giveaways | 12 | 10 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 5 |
Los Angeles Kings Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Fiala | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 18:20 | 0.63 | 0.85 |
| Alex Laferriere | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 17:19 | 0.47 | 0.84 |
| Brandt Clarke | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:24 | 0.02 | 0.69 |
| Joel Armia | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 10:39 | 0.12 | 0.50 |
| Brian Dumoulin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:38 | 0.01 | 0.25 |
| Mikey Anderson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:21 | 0.05 | 0.10 |
| Trevor Moore | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:38 | 0.50 | 0.10 |
| Samuel Helenius | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:22 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Alex Turcotte | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 9:29 | 0.78 | 0.05 |
| Anze Kopitar | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:05 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Cody Ceci | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:35 | 0.01 | 0.05 |
| Adrian Kempe | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:00 | 0.06 | 0.00 |
| Joel Edmundson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:17 | 0.09 | 0.00 |
| Andrei Kuzmenko | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:48 | 0.13 | 0.00 |
| Drew Doughty | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 25:21 | 0.01 | 0.00 |
| Quinton Byfield | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:38 | 0.30 | -0.05 |
| Corey Perry | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:02 | 0.28 | -0.05 |
| Warren Foegele | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:28 | 0.05 | -0.05 |
Florida Panthers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brad Marchand | L | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 18:26 | 0.17 | 1.48 |
| Carter Verhaeghe | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 17:09 | 0.44 | 0.85 |
| Jeff Petry | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15:54 | 0.04 | 0.84 |
| Mackie Samoskevich | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 13:26 | 0.16 | 0.74 |
| Aaron Ekblad | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21:30 | 0.01 | 0.69 |
| Sam Bennett | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 20:30 | 0.54 | 0.65 |
| Anton Lundell | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 17:20 | 0.13 | 0.50 |
| Uvis Balinskis | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:23 | 0.02 | 0.25 |
| A.J. Greer | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:07 | 0.00 | 0.20 |
| Gustav Forsling | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:44 | 0.01 | 0.20 |
| Jesper Boqvist | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 10:43 | 0.15 | 0.15 |
| Evan Rodrigues | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 12:03 | 0.07 | 0.15 |
| Eetu Luostarinen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:41 | 0.04 | 0.15 |
| Luke Kunin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6:14 | 0.01 | 0.15 |
| Niko Mikkola | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:33 | 0.01 | 0.10 |
| Sam Reinhart | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:53 | 0.16 | 0.00 |
| Seth Jones | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23:42 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Noah Gregor | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:56 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anton Forsberg | Los Angeles Kings | 26 | 29 | 89.7% | -0.68 | L |
| Daniil Tarasov | Florida Panthers | 27 | 29 | 93.1% | 0.89 | W |
Analysis
The Florida Panthers defeated the Los Angeles Kings 3–2 on Dec 18, 2025, a one-goal game.
Florida Panthers generated 2.0 expected goals to Los Angeles Kings's 3.84 — Los Angeles Kings owned the better of the chances but Florida Panthers took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Brad Marchand led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.48 on 2 assists, 3 shots on goal.
Daniil Tarasov stopped 27 of 29, worth 0.89 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Los Angeles Kings vs Florida Panthers game?
The Florida Panthers beat the Los Angeles Kings 3–2 on Dec 18, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Florida Panthers 3, Los Angeles Kings 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Brad Marchand led all skaters at 1.48, on 0G, 2A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Florida Panthers generated 2.0 expected goals and Los Angeles Kings generated 3.84, so Los Angeles Kings 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 29 shots on goal and Florida Panthers put 29. High-danger chances went 19 to 7.
How did the goaltenders play?
Anton Forsberg stopped 26 of 29 (-0.68 goals saved above expected); Daniil Tarasov stopped 27 of 29 (0.89 goals saved above expected).