Columbus Blue Jackets at Los Angeles Kings
NHL game between the Columbus Blue Jackets and the Los Angeles Kings on Dec 22, 2025. Final score: Columbus Blue Jackets 3, Los Angeles Kings 1.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Venue | Crypto.com Arena |
| Columbus Blue Jackets score | 3 |
| Los Angeles Kings 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 | Mason Marchment | L | 2 | 0 | 4 | 16:01 | 2.22 | 1.50 |
| 2nd | Damon Severson | D | 0 | 2 | 3 | 19:06 | 0.06 | 1.03 |
| 3rd | Kirill Marchenko | R | 1 | 0 | 2 | 17:26 | 1.87 | 0.90 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Columbus Blue Jackets–Los Angeles Kings) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 04:07 | CBJ | Mason Marchment | Damon Severson, Dmitri Voronkov | 4v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 19:36 | CBJ | Mason Marchment | Damon Severson, Boone Jenner | 4v5 | 2–0 |
| 2nd 18:41 | LAK | Andrei Kuzmenko | Mikey Anderson, Drew Doughty | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 3rd 14:16 | CBJ | Kirill Marchenko | Denton Mateychuk, Adam Fantilli | 4v5 | 3–1 |
Team Comparison
| Columbus Blue Jackets | Los Angeles Kings | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 1 |
| Shots on goal | 30 | 24 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.04 | 2.27 |
| High-danger shots | 16 | 11 |
| Corsi % | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Power play | 3/6 | 0/5 |
| Faceoff % | 53.3% | 46.7% |
| Hits | 15 | 19 |
| Blocks | 12 | 10 |
| Giveaways | 14 | 15 |
| Takeaways | 6 | 4 |
Columbus Blue Jackets Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mason Marchment | L | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 16:01 | 2.22 | 1.50 |
| Damon Severson | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 19:06 | 0.06 | 1.03 |
| Kirill Marchenko | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 17:26 | 1.87 | 0.90 |
| Dmitri Voronkov | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 12:08 | 3.15 | 0.74 |
| Adam Fantilli | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18:41 | 0.83 | 0.64 |
| Denton Mateychuk | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 28:35 | 0.69 | 0.59 |
| Boone Jenner | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 19:58 | 0.50 | 0.59 |
| Charlie Coyle | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:03 | 0.13 | 0.15 |
| Dante Fabbro | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:46 | 0.01 | 0.10 |
| Brendan Smith | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:59 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Sean Monahan | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:36 | 0.79 | 0.05 |
| Ivan Provorov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 27:12 | 0.49 | 0.00 |
| Jake Christiansen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:50 | 0.02 | 0.00 |
| Isac Lundeström | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13:28 | 1.91 | 0.00 |
| Kent Johnson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:16 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Luca Del Bel Belluz | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:22 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Cole Sillinger | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:53 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Miles Wood | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:40 | 0.34 | -0.20 |
Los Angeles Kings Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mikey Anderson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18:46 | 0.04 | 0.74 |
| Drew Doughty | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 23:59 | 0.73 | 0.64 |
| Andrei Kuzmenko | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 15:16 | 1.36 | 0.50 |
| Adrian Kempe | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:03 | 0.14 | 0.30 |
| Joel Armia | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:36 | 0.01 | 0.15 |
| Alex Laferriere | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:48 | 0.46 | 0.15 |
| Joel Edmundson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:43 | 0.02 | 0.10 |
| Anze Kopitar | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:29 | 0.22 | 0.10 |
| Alex Turcotte | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:26 | 0.21 | 0.10 |
| Brian Dumoulin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:55 | 0.01 | 0.05 |
| Cody Ceci | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:54 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Warren Foegele | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:31 | 0.04 | 0.00 |
| Samuel Helenius | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1:10 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Trevor Moore | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:46 | 0.87 | 0.00 |
| Quinton Byfield | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:23 | 0.21 | -0.05 |
| Brandt Clarke | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:26 | 0.15 | -0.10 |
| Kevin Fiala | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:26 | 0.23 | -0.30 |
| Corey Perry | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:14 | 0.80 | -0.55 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jet Greaves | Columbus Blue Jackets | 23 | 24 | 95.8% | 1.06 | W |
| Anton Forsberg | Los Angeles Kings | 27 | 30 | 90.0% | 0.71 | L |
Analysis
The Columbus Blue Jackets defeated the Los Angeles Kings 3–1 on Dec 22, 2025.
Los Angeles Kings generated 2.27 expected goals to Columbus Blue Jackets's 3.04 — the run of play matched the result, with Columbus Blue Jackets earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Mason Marchment led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.5 on 2 goals, 4 shots on goal.
Jet Greaves stopped 23 of 24, worth 1.06 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Columbus Blue Jackets vs Los Angeles Kings game?
The Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Los Angeles Kings 3–1 on Dec 22, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Columbus Blue Jackets 3, Los Angeles Kings 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Mason Marchment led all skaters at 1.5, on 2G, 0A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Los Angeles Kings generated 2.27 expected goals and Columbus Blue Jackets generated 3.04, so Columbus Blue Jackets created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Columbus Blue Jackets put 30 shots on goal and Los Angeles Kings put 24. High-danger chances went 16 to 11.
How did the goaltenders play?
Jet Greaves stopped 23 of 24 (1.06 goals saved above expected); Anton Forsberg stopped 27 of 30 (0.71 goals saved above expected).