Seattle Kraken at Los Angeles Kings
NHL game between the Seattle Kraken and the Los Angeles Kings on Dec 23, 2025. Final score: Seattle Kraken 3, Los Angeles Kings 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 23, 2025 |
| Venue | Crypto.com Arena |
| Seattle Kraken score | 3 |
| Los Angeles Kings 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 | Eeli Tolvanen | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 19:33 | 0.14 | 1.48 |
| 2nd | Frederick Gaudreau | C | 1 | 0 | 2 | 19:06 | 0.05 | 0.95 |
| 3rd | Jamie Oleksiak | D | 0 | 1 | 3 | 18:03 | 0.03 | 0.79 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Seattle Kraken–Los Angeles Kings) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 01:10 | SEA | Jordan Eberle | Matty Beniers, Chandler Stephenson | 4v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 07:26 | SEA | Frederick Gaudreau | Eeli Tolvanen, Joshua Mahura | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 2nd 16:02 | SEA | Ben Meyers | Jamie Oleksiak, Eeli Tolvanen | 5v5 | 3–0 |
| 2nd 16:13 | LAK | Kevin Fiala | — | 5v5 | 3–1 |
| 3rd 08:45 | LAK | Andrei Kuzmenko | Brandt Clarke, Drew Doughty | 5v5 | 3–2 |
Team Comparison
| Seattle Kraken | Los Angeles Kings | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 28 | 37 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.89 | 3.54 |
| High-danger shots | 4 | 13 |
| Corsi % | 37.1% | 62.9% |
| Power play | 1/2 | 0/3 |
| Faceoff % | 47.9% | 52.1% |
| Hits | 17 | 25 |
| Blocks | 19 | 5 |
| Giveaways | 13 | 15 |
| Takeaways | 6 | 5 |
Seattle Kraken Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eeli Tolvanen | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 19:33 | 0.14 | 1.48 |
| Frederick Gaudreau | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 19:06 | 0.05 | 0.95 |
| Jamie Oleksiak | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 18:03 | 0.03 | 0.79 |
| Ben Meyers | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 12:21 | 0.05 | 0.75 |
| Chandler Stephenson | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 20:03 | 0.00 | 0.74 |
| Joshua Mahura | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17:33 | 0.00 | 0.64 |
| Jordan Eberle | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 17:41 | 0.52 | 0.60 |
| Matty Beniers | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 17:33 | 0.32 | 0.54 |
| Jacob Melanson | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:12 | 0.10 | 0.20 |
| Adam Larsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25:23 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Cale Fleury | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 16:37 | 0.13 | 0.15 |
| Tye Kartye | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:08 | 0.01 | 0.15 |
| Ryan Lindgren | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:18 | 0.01 | 0.10 |
| Shane Wright | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13:16 | 0.31 | 0.10 |
| Ryker Evans | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:36 | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| Kaapo Kakko | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:07 | 0.02 | -0.05 |
| Ryan Winterton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:02 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Berkly Catton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:28 | 0.14 | -0.20 |
Los Angeles Kings Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandt Clarke | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 21:14 | 0.11 | 0.79 |
| Kevin Fiala | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 19:49 | 0.56 | 0.75 |
| Andrei Kuzmenko | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 15:14 | 0.57 | 0.75 |
| Drew Doughty | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 24:27 | 0.10 | 0.54 |
| Adrian Kempe | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:52 | 0.13 | 0.25 |
| Quinton Byfield | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 22:10 | 0.24 | 0.20 |
| Trevor Moore | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:22 | 0.02 | 0.20 |
| Warren Foegele | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:21 | 0.22 | 0.10 |
| Cody Ceci | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:34 | 0.02 | 0.10 |
| Joel Armia | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:16 | 0.10 | 0.05 |
| Anze Kopitar | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:45 | 0.26 | 0.05 |
| Corey Perry | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Joel Edmundson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:42 | 0.05 | 0.00 |
| Alex Turcotte | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:11 | 0.05 | 0.00 |
| Alex Laferriere | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 17:44 | 0.46 | 0.00 |
| Mikey Anderson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:38 | 0.01 | -0.05 |
| Samuel Helenius | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3:03 | 0.00 | -0.10 |
| Brian Dumoulin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:22 | 0.18 | -0.15 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Daccord | Seattle Kraken | 35 | 37 | 94.6% | 0.76 | W |
| Pheonix Copley | Los Angeles Kings | 25 | 28 | 89.3% | -0.56 | L |
Analysis
The Seattle Kraken defeated the Los Angeles Kings 3–2 on Dec 23, 2025, a one-goal game.
Los Angeles Kings generated 3.54 expected goals to Seattle Kraken's 1.89 — Los Angeles Kings owned the better of the chances but Seattle Kraken took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Eeli Tolvanen led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.48 on 2 assists, 2 shots on goal.
Joey Daccord stopped 35 of 37, worth 0.76 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Seattle Kraken vs Los Angeles Kings game?
The Seattle Kraken beat the Los Angeles Kings 3–2 on Dec 23, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Seattle Kraken 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 — Eeli Tolvanen led all skaters at 1.48, on 0G, 2A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Los Angeles Kings generated 3.54 expected goals and Seattle Kraken generated 1.89, 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?
Seattle Kraken put 28 shots on goal and Los Angeles Kings put 37. High-danger chances went 4 to 13.
How did the goaltenders play?
Joey Daccord stopped 35 of 37 (0.76 goals saved above expected); Pheonix Copley stopped 25 of 28 (-0.56 goals saved above expected).