Los Angeles Kings at Colorado Avalanche
NHL game between the Los Angeles Kings and the Colorado Avalanche on Dec 29, 2025. Final score: Los Angeles Kings 2, Colorado Avalanche 5.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 29, 2025 |
| Venue | Ball Arena |
| Los Angeles Kings score | 2 |
| Colorado Avalanche score | 5 |
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 | Brock Nelson | C | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20:21 | 0.17 | 1.75 |
| 2nd | Cale Makar | D | 1 | 0 | 4 | 21:38 | 0.44 | 1.59 |
| 3rd | Nathan MacKinnon | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 21:08 | 0.61 | 1.53 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Los Angeles Kings–Colorado Avalanche) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 09:24 | COL | Jack Drury | Ross Colton | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 05:15 | LAK | Corey Perry | Kevin Fiala, Joel Edmundson | 4v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 13:21 | COL | Martin Necas | Gabriel Landeskog, Nathan MacKinnon | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 17:30 | COL | Brock Nelson | Joel Kiviranta, Samuel Girard | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 3rd 04:58 | LAK | Joel Armia | Adrian Kempe | 5v4 | 2–3 |
| 3rd 18:23 | COL | Nathan MacKinnon | Artturi Lehkonen | 5v6 | 2–4 |
| 3rd 19:15 | COL | Cale Makar | Valeri Nichushkin, Brock Nelson | 5v5 | 2–5 |
Team Comparison
| Los Angeles Kings | Colorado Avalanche | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 5 |
| Shots on goal | 25 | 26 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.26 | 3.42 |
| High-danger shots | 11 | 11 |
| Corsi % | 47.3% | 52.7% |
| Power play | 1/3 | 0/4 |
| Faceoff % | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Hits | 29 | 18 |
| Blocks | 11 | 9 |
| Giveaways | 17 | 17 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 3 |
Los Angeles Kings Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adrian Kempe | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 18:36 | 0.20 | 0.80 |
| Kevin Fiala | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 17:54 | 0.34 | 0.48 |
| Corey Perry | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 13:49 | 0.33 | 0.38 |
| Joel Armia | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 13:59 | 0.05 | 0.33 |
| Warren Foegele | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:50 | 0.19 | 0.22 |
| Samuel Helenius | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5:36 | 0.00 | 0.17 |
| Alex Laferriere | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:36 | 0.25 | 0.11 |
| Joel Edmundson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18:01 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Trevor Moore | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:20 | 0.03 | -0.02 |
| Anze Kopitar | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:33 | 0.06 | -0.06 |
| Quinton Byfield | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:14 | 0.17 | -0.16 |
| Mikey Anderson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:30 | 0.01 | -0.21 |
| Cody Ceci | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:01 | 0.06 | -0.21 |
| Alex Turcotte | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:51 | 0.16 | -0.22 |
| Brian Dumoulin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:28 | 0.01 | -0.51 |
| Andrei Kuzmenko | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:46 | 0.05 | -0.63 |
| Drew Doughty | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:17 | 0.04 | -0.66 |
| Brandt Clarke | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:28 | 0.02 | -0.89 |
Colorado Avalanche Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brock Nelson | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 20:21 | 0.17 | 1.75 |
| Cale Makar | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 21:38 | 0.44 | 1.59 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 21:08 | 0.61 | 1.53 |
| Jack Drury | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 13:10 | 0.07 | 1.16 |
| Joel Kiviranta | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 8:41 | 0.00 | 1.11 |
| Ross Colton | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 12:02 | 0.22 | 1.05 |
| Martin Necas | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 18:09 | 0.34 | 1.00 |
| Samuel Girard | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15:20 | 0.01 | 0.99 |
| Artturi Lehkonen | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 19:42 | 0.16 | 0.96 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:49 | 0.46 | 0.93 |
| Devon Toews | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:01 | 0.00 | 0.75 |
| Valeri Nichushkin | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:43 | 0.27 | 0.73 |
| Sam Malinski | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:17 | 0.00 | 0.71 |
| Gavin Brindley | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:50 | 0.07 | 0.48 |
| Josh Manson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:18 | 0.01 | 0.45 |
| Brent Burns | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:22 | 0.18 | 0.31 |
| Parker Kelly | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:45 | 0.06 | 0.08 |
| Victor Olofsson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:02 | 0.17 | -0.03 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anton Forsberg | Los Angeles Kings | 21 | 25 | 84.0% | -1.25 | L |
| Mackenzie Blackwood | Colorado Avalanche | 23 | 25 | 92.0% | -0.19 | W |
Analysis
The Colorado Avalanche defeated the Los Angeles Kings 5–2 on Dec 29, 2025.
Colorado Avalanche generated 3.42 expected goals to Los Angeles Kings's 2.26 — the run of play matched the result, with Colorado Avalanche earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Brock Nelson led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.75 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 1 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Los Angeles Kings vs Colorado Avalanche game?
The Colorado Avalanche beat the Los Angeles Kings 5–2 on Dec 29, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Colorado Avalanche 5, Los Angeles Kings 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Brock Nelson led all skaters at 1.75, on 1G, 1A and 1 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Colorado Avalanche generated 3.42 expected goals and Los Angeles Kings generated 2.26, so Colorado Avalanche created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Los Angeles Kings put 25 shots on goal and Colorado Avalanche put 26. High-danger chances went 11 to 11.
How did the goaltenders play?
Anton Forsberg stopped 21 of 25 (-1.25 goals saved above expected); Mackenzie Blackwood stopped 23 of 25 (-0.19 goals saved above expected).