Anaheim Ducks at Los Angeles Kings
NHL game between the Anaheim Ducks and the Los Angeles Kings on Dec 27, 2025. Final score: Anaheim Ducks 1, Los Angeles Kings 6.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 27, 2025 |
| Venue | Crypto.com Arena |
| Anaheim Ducks score | 1 |
| Los Angeles Kings score | 6 |
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 | Alex Laferriere | R | 3 | 0 | 5 | 16:24 | 0.70 | 2.35 |
| 2nd | Anze Kopitar | C | 0 | 3 | 1 | 17:38 | 0.14 | 1.87 |
| 3rd | Brian Dumoulin | D | 0 | 2 | 0 | 20:57 | 0.00 | 1.38 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Anaheim Ducks–Los Angeles Kings) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 03:03 | LAK | Drew Doughty | Quinton Byfield, Corey Perry | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 03:56 | LAK | Trevor Moore | Brian Dumoulin, Cody Ceci | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 1st 10:21 | LAK | Alex Laferriere | Adrian Kempe, Anze Kopitar | 5v5 | 0–3 |
| 1st 19:02 | LAK | Quinton Byfield | Brandt Clarke, Andrei Kuzmenko | 5v4 | 0–4 |
| 2nd 10:02 | ANA | Mason McTavish | Leo Carlsson, Beckett Sennecke | 4v5 | 1–4 |
| 3rd 04:24 | LAK | Alex Laferriere | Brian Dumoulin, Anze Kopitar | 5v5 | 1–5 |
| 3rd 13:15 | LAK | Alex Laferriere | Brandt Clarke, Anze Kopitar | 5v5 | 1–6 |
Team Comparison
| Anaheim Ducks | Los Angeles Kings | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 6 |
| Shots on goal | 26 | 30 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.50 | 2.99 |
| High-danger shots | 11 | 20 |
| Corsi % | 46.5% | 53.5% |
| Power play | 1/2 | 1/3 |
| Faceoff % | 55.1% | 44.9% |
| Hits | 16 | 12 |
| Blocks | 13 | 16 |
| Giveaways | 17 | 17 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 3 |
Anaheim Ducks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mason McTavish | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 18:08 | 0.16 | 0.90 |
| Leo Carlsson | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 14:46 | 0.25 | 0.64 |
| Beckett Sennecke | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 17:51 | 0.24 | 0.54 |
| Radko Gudas | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:22 | 0.00 | 0.20 |
| Jackson LaCombe | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:05 | 0.01 | 0.20 |
| Chris Kreider | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:24 | 0.19 | 0.10 |
| Olen Zellweger | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:04 | 0.10 | 0.05 |
| Ryan Poehling | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:51 | 0.47 | 0.05 |
| Drew Helleson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:46 | 0.01 | 0.05 |
| Ian Moore | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:42 | 0.04 | 0.00 |
| Cutter Gauthier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:21 | 0.22 | 0.00 |
| Troy Terry | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:00 | 0.05 | 0.00 |
| Ross Johnston | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:25 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Jacob Trouba | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:15 | 0.02 | -0.05 |
| Alex Killorn | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:13 | 0.22 | -0.10 |
| Mikael Granlund | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:31 | 0.15 | -0.10 |
| Ryan Strome | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:47 | 0.14 | -0.25 |
| Frank Vatrano | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:31 | 0.11 | -0.25 |
Los Angeles Kings Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Laferriere | R | 3 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 16:24 | 0.70 | 2.35 |
| Anze Kopitar | C | 0 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 17:38 | 0.14 | 1.87 |
| Brian Dumoulin | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 20:57 | 0.00 | 1.38 |
| Quinton Byfield | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 18:46 | 1.22 | 1.29 |
| Brandt Clarke | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 18:47 | 0.03 | 1.28 |
| Trevor Moore | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 14:27 | 0.12 | 0.80 |
| Cody Ceci | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:56 | 0.02 | 0.74 |
| Drew Doughty | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 20:18 | 0.19 | 0.70 |
| Corey Perry | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:56 | 0.14 | 0.69 |
| Andrei Kuzmenko | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14:52 | 0.19 | 0.59 |
| Adrian Kempe | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16:02 | 0.17 | 0.49 |
| Warren Foegele | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 14:41 | 0.29 | 0.10 |
| Joel Edmundson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 18:15 | 0.13 | 0.10 |
| Mikey Anderson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:01 | 0.03 | 0.05 |
| Joel Armia | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:41 | 0.09 | 0.00 |
| Kevin Fiala | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:51 | 0.04 | 0.00 |
| Samuel Helenius | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:55 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Alex Turcotte | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:41 | 0.22 | -0.15 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lukas Dostal | Anaheim Ducks | 24 | 30 | 80.0% | -1.87 | L |
| Anton Forsberg | Los Angeles Kings | 25 | 26 | 96.2% | -0.57 | W |
Analysis
The Los Angeles Kings defeated the Anaheim Ducks 6–1 on Dec 27, 2025, a decisive 5-goal win.
Los Angeles Kings generated 2.99 expected goals to Anaheim Ducks's 2.5 — the run of play matched the result, with Los Angeles Kings earning the better chances as well as the goals; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Alex Laferriere led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.35 on 3 goals, 5 shots on goal.
Anton Forsberg stopped 25 of 26, worth -0.57 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Anaheim Ducks vs Los Angeles Kings game?
The Los Angeles Kings beat the Anaheim Ducks 6–1 on Dec 27, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Los Angeles Kings 6, Anaheim Ducks 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Alex Laferriere led all skaters at 2.35, on 3G, 0A and 5 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Los Angeles Kings generated 2.99 expected goals and Anaheim Ducks generated 2.5, so Los Angeles Kings created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Anaheim Ducks put 26 shots on goal and Los Angeles Kings put 30. High-danger chances went 11 to 20.
How did the goaltenders play?
Lukas Dostal stopped 24 of 30 (-1.87 goals saved above expected); Anton Forsberg stopped 25 of 26 (-0.57 goals saved above expected).