Los Angeles Kings at Winnipeg Jets
NHL game between the Los Angeles Kings and the Winnipeg Jets on Jan 09, 2026. Final score: Los Angeles Kings 1, Winnipeg Jets 5.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 09, 2026 |
| Venue | Canada Life Centre |
| Los Angeles Kings score | 1 |
| Winnipeg Jets 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 | Quinton Byfield | R | 1 | 0 | 3 | 20:21 | 0.63 | 1.70 |
| 2nd | Mark Scheifele | C | 2 | 0 | 3 | 20:21 | 0.44 | 1.51 |
| 3rd | Cole Perfetti | C | 0 | 2 | 3 | 12:46 | 0.23 | 1.44 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Los Angeles Kings–Winnipeg Jets) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 01:31 | WPG | Vladislav Namestnikov | Logan Stanley, Nino Niederreiter | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 18:05 | WPG | Cole Koepke | Dylan Samberg, Tanner Pearson | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 2nd 02:07 | WPG | Jonathan Toews | Colin Miller, Cole Perfetti | 5v5 | 0–3 |
| 2nd 09:32 | LAK | Quinton Byfield | Taylor Ward, Warren Foegele | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 2nd 12:35 | WPG | Mark Scheifele | Kyle Connor, Gabriel Vilardi | 5v4 | 1–4 |
| 2nd 19:17 | WPG | Mark Scheifele | Cole Perfetti, Gabriel Vilardi | 5v5 | 1–5 |
Team Comparison
| Los Angeles Kings | Winnipeg Jets | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 5 |
| Shots on goal | 24 | 19 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 4.04 | 2.45 |
| High-danger shots | 21 | 12 |
| Corsi % | 62.8% | 37.2% |
| Power play | 0/3 | 1/2 |
| Faceoff % | 56.9% | 43.1% |
| Hits | 22 | 23 |
| Blocks | 12 | 22 |
| Giveaways | 8 | 16 |
| Takeaways | 7 | 2 |
Los Angeles Kings Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinton Byfield | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 20:21 | 0.63 | 1.70 |
| Brandt Clarke | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:26 | 0.06 | 1.24 |
| Warren Foegele | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:38 | 0.05 | 1.10 |
| Taylor Ward | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15:30 | 0.36 | 0.88 |
| Kevin Fiala | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 20:31 | 0.56 | 0.36 |
| Jacob Moverare | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5:47 | 0.00 | 0.33 |
| Andrei Kuzmenko | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:49 | 0.44 | 0.25 |
| Alex Turcotte | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:45 | 0.30 | 0.15 |
| Joel Edmundson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:36 | 0.03 | 0.10 |
| Mikey Anderson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:37 | 0.03 | -0.08 |
| Drew Doughty | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:28 | 0.22 | -0.11 |
| Samuel Helenius | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:53 | 0.17 | -0.16 |
| Alex Laferriere | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:21 | 0.19 | -0.17 |
| Jeff Malott | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 14:05 | 0.86 | -0.17 |
| Andre Lee | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:23 | 0.14 | -0.22 |
| Cody Ceci | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:13 | 0.02 | -0.43 |
| Adrian Kempe | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:49 | 0.14 | -0.43 |
| Brian Dumoulin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:17 | 0.11 | -1.07 |
Winnipeg Jets Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Scheifele | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 20:21 | 0.44 | 1.51 |
| Cole Perfetti | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 12:46 | 0.23 | 1.44 |
| Gabriel Vilardi | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 16:33 | 0.10 | 1.25 |
| Jonathan Toews | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 15:19 | 0.61 | 1.11 |
| Cole Koepke | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 9:54 | 0.10 | 1.05 |
| Colin Miller | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16:02 | 0.09 | 1.04 |
| Dylan Samberg | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 20:47 | 0.00 | 1.01 |
| Vladislav Namestnikov | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 13:42 | 0.23 | 0.99 |
| Logan Stanley | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18:09 | 0.00 | 0.88 |
| Luke Schenn | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:45 | 0.03 | 0.76 |
| Tanner Pearson | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 11:42 | 0.00 | 0.69 |
| Nino Niederreiter | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 11:59 | 0.33 | 0.53 |
| Kyle Connor | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 20:46 | 0.02 | 0.44 |
| Adam Lowry | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:16 | 0.00 | 0.21 |
| Danil Zhilkin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:27 | 0.07 | 0.18 |
| Dylan DeMelo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23:54 | 0.03 | -0.00 |
| Alex Iafallo | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:32 | 0.29 | -0.02 |
| Josh Morrissey | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23:06 | 0.06 | -0.69 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darcy Kuemper | Los Angeles Kings | 11 | 16 | 68.8% | -2.67 | L |
| Anton Forsberg | Los Angeles Kings | 4 | 4 | 100.0% | 0.13 | |
| Eric Comrie | Winnipeg Jets | 23 | 24 | 95.8% | 3.09 | W |
Analysis
The Winnipeg Jets defeated the Los Angeles Kings 5–1 on Jan 09, 2026, a decisive 4-goal win.
Winnipeg Jets generated 2.45 expected goals to Los Angeles Kings's 4.04 — Los Angeles Kings owned the better of the chances but Winnipeg Jets took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Quinton Byfield led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.7 on 1 goal, 3 shots on goal.
Eric Comrie stopped 23 of 24, worth 3.09 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Los Angeles Kings vs Winnipeg Jets game?
The Winnipeg Jets beat the Los Angeles Kings 5–1 on Jan 09, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Winnipeg Jets 5, Los Angeles Kings 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Quinton Byfield led all skaters at 1.7, on 1G, 0A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Winnipeg Jets generated 2.45 expected goals and Los Angeles Kings generated 4.04, 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?
Los Angeles Kings put 24 shots on goal and Winnipeg Jets put 19. High-danger chances went 21 to 12.