Minnesota Wild at Los Angeles Kings
NHL game between the Minnesota Wild and the Los Angeles Kings on Jan 05, 2026. Final score: Minnesota Wild 2, Los Angeles Kings 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 05, 2026 |
| Venue | Crypto.com Arena |
| Minnesota Wild score | 2 |
| Los Angeles Kings score | 4 |
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 | Brian Dumoulin | D | 0 | 2 | 1 | 16:20 | 0.02 | 2.49 |
| 2nd | Jeff Malott | L | 0 | 1 | 2 | 10:00 | 0.14 | 1.84 |
| 3rd | Andrei Kuzmenko | L | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:33 | 0.47 | 1.72 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Minnesota Wild–Los Angeles Kings) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 15:34 | LAK | Warren Foegele | Brian Dumoulin, Jeff Malott | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 17:52 | LAK | Kevin Fiala | Andrei Kuzmenko, Alex Turcotte | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 3rd 05:55 | MIN | Jared Spurgeon | Jonas Brodin, Nico Sturm | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 3rd 09:20 | LAK | Andrei Kuzmenko | Brian Dumoulin | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 3rd 15:21 | MIN | Ryan Hartman | Jared Spurgeon, Brock Faber | 4v5 | 2–3 |
| 3rd 18:21 | LAK | Adrian Kempe | Alex Laferriere, Quinton Byfield | 5v6 | 2–4 |
Team Comparison
| Minnesota Wild | Los Angeles Kings | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 35 | 33 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.86 | 4.04 |
| High-danger shots | 20 | 18 |
| Corsi % | 52.6% | 47.4% |
| Power play | 1/5 | 0/1 |
| Faceoff % | 48.1% | 51.9% |
| Hits | 22 | 10 |
| Blocks | 19 | 16 |
| Giveaways | 14 | 20 |
| Takeaways | 7 | 5 |
Minnesota Wild Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Spurgeon | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 19:29 | 0.02 | 1.17 |
| Nico Sturm | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 11:16 | 0.00 | 1.02 |
| Brock Faber | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 22:58 | 0.04 | 1.02 |
| Ryan Hartman | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 15:43 | 0.29 | 0.68 |
| Jonas Brodin | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:30 | 0.05 | 0.60 |
| Yakov Trenin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:45 | 0.09 | 0.52 |
| Marcus Foligno | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:57 | 0.23 | 0.42 |
| Vinnie Hinostroza | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:29 | 0.19 | 0.23 |
| Quinn Hughes | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 29:59 | 0.08 | 0.14 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:50 | 0.15 | 0.11 |
| Marcus Johansson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:29 | 0.19 | -0.16 |
| Joel Eriksson Ek | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 21:01 | 0.68 | -0.22 |
| Mats Zuccarello | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 20:52 | 0.69 | -0.38 |
| Matt Boldy | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:58 | 0.22 | -0.42 |
| Danila Yurov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:18 | 0.38 | -0.70 |
| Kirill Kaprizov | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 25:06 | 0.51 | -0.74 |
| Jake Middleton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:07 | 0.02 | -0.98 |
| Matt Kiersted | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:31 | 0.00 | -1.07 |
Los Angeles Kings Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Dumoulin | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 16:20 | 0.02 | 2.49 |
| Jeff Malott | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 10:00 | 0.14 | 1.84 |
| Andrei Kuzmenko | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 13:33 | 0.47 | 1.72 |
| Cody Ceci | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:17 | 0.00 | 1.54 |
| Warren Foegele | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 16:46 | 0.63 | 1.48 |
| Adrian Kempe | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 16:42 | 0.46 | 1.16 |
| Quinton Byfield | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 22:18 | 0.01 | 1.15 |
| Alex Laferriere | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 16:57 | 0.44 | 0.95 |
| Samuel Helenius | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:09 | 0.27 | 0.68 |
| Joel Edmundson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:34 | 0.01 | 0.51 |
| Drew Doughty | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 22:54 | 0.53 | 0.33 |
| Kevin Fiala | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 18:05 | 0.42 | 0.23 |
| Joel Armia | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:14 | 0.00 | 0.11 |
| Anze Kopitar | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4:54 | 0.15 | 0.06 |
| Alex Turcotte | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13:21 | 0.00 | 0.04 |
| Mikey Anderson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 24:36 | 0.31 | -0.10 |
| Brandt Clarke | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:05 | 0.02 | -0.29 |
| Corey Perry | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:57 | 0.00 | -0.50 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filip Gustavsson | Minnesota Wild | 29 | 32 | 90.6% | 0.44 | L |
| Darcy Kuemper | Los Angeles Kings | 33 | 35 | 94.3% | 1.97 | W |
Analysis
The Los Angeles Kings defeated the Minnesota Wild 4–2 on Jan 05, 2026.
Los Angeles Kings generated 4.04 expected goals to Minnesota Wild's 3.86 — 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.
Brian Dumoulin led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.49 on 2 assists, 1 shots on goal.
Darcy Kuemper stopped 33 of 35, worth 1.97 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Minnesota Wild vs Los Angeles Kings game?
The Los Angeles Kings beat the Minnesota Wild 4–2 on Jan 05, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Los Angeles Kings 4, Minnesota Wild 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Brian Dumoulin led all skaters at 2.49, on 0G, 2A and 1 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Los Angeles Kings generated 4.04 expected goals and Minnesota Wild generated 3.86, so Los Angeles Kings created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Minnesota Wild put 35 shots on goal and Los Angeles Kings put 33. High-danger chances went 20 to 18.
How did the goaltenders play?
Filip Gustavsson stopped 29 of 32 (0.44 goals saved above expected); Darcy Kuemper stopped 33 of 35 (1.97 goals saved above expected).