San Jose Sharks at Los Angeles Kings
NHL game between the San Jose Sharks and the Los Angeles Kings on Jan 07, 2026. Final score: San Jose Sharks 4, Los Angeles Kings 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 07, 2026 |
| Venue | Crypto.com Arena |
| San Jose Sharks score | 4 |
| Los Angeles Kings score | 3 |
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 | Macklin Celebrini | C | 1 | 2 | 7 | 25:12 | 0.67 | 2.03 |
| 2nd | Alex Turcotte | C | 1 | 1 | 4 | 17:22 | 0.45 | 1.44 |
| 3rd | Kevin Fiala | L | 1 | 1 | 4 | 22:26 | 0.43 | 1.39 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (San Jose Sharks–Los Angeles Kings) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 04:10 | SJS | Tyler Toffoli | Alexander Wennberg, Macklin Celebrini | 4v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 11:34 | LAK | Alex Turcotte | Kevin Fiala | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 3rd 05:38 | SJS | Adam Gaudette | Timothy Liljegren, Jeff Skinner | 4v5 | 2–1 |
| 3rd 06:40 | LAK | Kevin Fiala | Alex Turcotte, Joel Edmundson | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 3rd 17:50 | LAK | Alex Laferriere | Joel Edmundson, Cody Ceci | 5v5 | 2–3 |
| 3rd 18:53 | SJS | Macklin Celebrini | — | 5v6 | 3–3 |
| OT 03:08 | SJS | William Eklund | Macklin Celebrini | 3v3 | 4–3 |
Team Comparison
| San Jose Sharks | Los Angeles Kings | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 28 | 26 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 4.41 | 3.43 |
| High-danger shots | 19 | 20 |
| Corsi % | 51.7% | 48.3% |
| Power play | 2/4 | 0/3 |
| Faceoff % | 55.4% | 44.6% |
| Hits | 21 | 12 |
| Blocks | 17 | 14 |
| Giveaways | 17 | 17 |
| Takeaways | 8 | 3 |
San Jose Sharks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macklin Celebrini | C | 1 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 25:12 | 0.67 | 2.03 |
| Adam Gaudette | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 11:39 | 0.26 | 1.00 |
| Timothy Liljegren | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 23:59 | 0.06 | 0.89 |
| William Eklund | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 21:24 | 0.67 | 0.75 |
| Jeff Skinner | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 11:50 | 0.28 | 0.69 |
| Tyler Toffoli | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 16:55 | 1.18 | 0.65 |
| Alexander Wennberg | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 21:26 | 0.05 | 0.59 |
| Pavol Regenda | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:29 | 0.48 | 0.20 |
| Zack Ostapchuk | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:09 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Dmitry Orlov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:44 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Nick Leddy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:38 | 0.08 | 0.10 |
| Ryan Reaves | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:54 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Mario Ferraro | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:12 | 0.01 | 0.05 |
| Vincent Iorio | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:26 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Collin Graf | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:27 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Igor Chernyshov | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:43 | 0.25 | 0.00 |
| Barclay Goodrow | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:36 | 0.06 | -0.05 |
| Sam Dickinson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:28 | 0.12 | -0.10 |
Los Angeles Kings Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Turcotte | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 17:22 | 0.45 | 1.44 |
| Kevin Fiala | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 22:26 | 0.43 | 1.39 |
| Joel Edmundson | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 20:13 | 0.22 | 1.33 |
| Alex Laferriere | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 20:40 | 0.14 | 0.80 |
| Cody Ceci | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15:00 | 0.03 | 0.69 |
| Mikey Anderson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:11 | 0.08 | 0.15 |
| Brandt Clarke | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:12 | 0.16 | 0.10 |
| Andre Lee | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:00 | 0.02 | 0.10 |
| Jeff Malott | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:30 | 0.50 | 0.05 |
| Warren Foegele | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:29 | 0.18 | 0.05 |
| Andrei Kuzmenko | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:46 | 0.05 | 0.00 |
| Jacob Moverare | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:58 | 0.01 | 0.00 |
| Taylor Ward | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:20 | 0.21 | 0.00 |
| Samuel Helenius | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:36 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Quinton Byfield | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:37 | 0.50 | -0.05 |
| Adrian Kempe | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:08 | 0.08 | -0.10 |
| Brian Dumoulin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:07 | 0.00 | -0.10 |
| Drew Doughty | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:22 | 0.02 | -0.35 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yaroslav Askarov | San Jose Sharks | 23 | 26 | 88.5% | -0.36 | W |
| Darcy Kuemper | Los Angeles Kings | 24 | 28 | 85.7% | 1.61 | O |
Analysis
The San Jose Sharks defeated the Los Angeles Kings 4–3 on Jan 07, 2026, a one-goal game.
Los Angeles Kings generated 3.43 expected goals to San Jose Sharks's 4.41 — San Jose Sharks edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.
Macklin Celebrini led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.03 on 1 goal, 2 assists, 7 shots on goal.
Darcy Kuemper stopped 24 of 28, worth 1.61 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the San Jose Sharks vs Los Angeles Kings game?
The San Jose Sharks beat the Los Angeles Kings 4–3 on Jan 07, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was San Jose Sharks 4, Los Angeles Kings 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Macklin Celebrini led all skaters at 2.03, on 1G, 2A and 7 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Los Angeles Kings generated 3.43 expected goals and San Jose Sharks generated 4.41, so San Jose Sharks created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
San Jose Sharks put 28 shots on goal and Los Angeles Kings put 26. High-danger chances went 19 to 20.
How did the goaltenders play?
Yaroslav Askarov stopped 23 of 26 (-0.36 goals saved above expected); Darcy Kuemper stopped 24 of 28 (1.61 goals saved above expected).