Dallas Stars at Los Angeles Kings
NHL game between the Dallas Stars and the Los Angeles Kings on Jan 12, 2026. Final score: Dallas Stars 3, Los Angeles Kings 1.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 12, 2026 |
| Venue | Crypto.com Arena |
| Dallas Stars score | 3 |
| Los Angeles Kings score | 1 |
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 | Esa Lindell | D | 0 | 2 | 0 | 26:36 | 0.05 | 1.56 |
| 2nd | Roope Hintz | C | 0 | 1 | 2 | 16:49 | 0.07 | 1.31 |
| 3rd | Jason Robertson | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 18:40 | 0.10 | 0.93 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Dallas Stars–Los Angeles Kings) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 03:44 | DAL | Wyatt Johnston | Sam Steel, Esa Lindell | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 3rd 08:42 | LAK | Quinton Byfield | Corey Perry, Brandt Clarke | 5v4 | 1–1 |
| 3rd 16:14 | DAL | Jason Robertson | Roope Hintz, Esa Lindell | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 3rd 19:42 | DAL | Matt Duchene | Mikko Rantanen, Sam Steel | 6v5 | 3–1 |
Team Comparison
| Dallas Stars | Los Angeles Kings | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 1 |
| Shots on goal | 18 | 25 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.14 | 1.53 |
| High-danger shots | 5 | 7 |
| Corsi % | 47.8% | 52.2% |
| Power play | 0/0 | 1/2 |
| Faceoff % | 56.4% | 43.6% |
| Hits | 17 | 24 |
| Blocks | 13 | 12 |
| Giveaways | 15 | 9 |
| Takeaways | 7 | 3 |
Dallas Stars Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esa Lindell | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 26:36 | 0.05 | 1.56 |
| Roope Hintz | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16:49 | 0.07 | 1.31 |
| Jason Robertson | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 18:40 | 0.10 | 0.93 |
| Matt Duchene | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 14:19 | 0.40 | 0.91 |
| Sam Steel | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 18:20 | 0.50 | 0.75 |
| Mikko Rantanen | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16:19 | 0.11 | 0.59 |
| Alexander Petrovic | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:09 | 0.02 | 0.43 |
| Justin Hryckowian | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:02 | 0.00 | 0.40 |
| Radek Faksa | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:55 | 0.45 | 0.40 |
| Mavrik Bourque | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:26 | 0.10 | 0.34 |
| Wyatt Johnston | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 16:43 | 0.12 | 0.25 |
| Kyle Capobianco | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:31 | 0.00 | 0.23 |
| Oskar Bäck | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:54 | 0.12 | 0.18 |
| Nathan Bastian | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:11 | 0.05 | 0.13 |
| Miro Heiskanen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 25:55 | 0.04 | 0.08 |
| Nils Lundkvist | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:52 | 0.00 | 0.04 |
| Jamie Benn | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:37 | 0.01 | 0.03 |
| Thomas Harley | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 23:08 | 0.10 | -0.28 |
Los Angeles Kings Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Perry | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17:33 | 0.17 | 0.82 |
| Drew Doughty | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 24:07 | 0.02 | 0.72 |
| Mikey Anderson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 22:28 | 0.06 | 0.66 |
| Quinton Byfield | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 19:36 | 0.32 | 0.60 |
| Jeff Malott | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:40 | 0.22 | 0.57 |
| Alex Laferriere | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:09 | 0.02 | 0.38 |
| Alex Turcotte | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 14:13 | 0.29 | 0.29 |
| Samuel Helenius | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:17 | 0.15 | 0.12 |
| Andrei Kuzmenko | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:00 | 0.01 | 0.06 |
| Kevin Fiala | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:22 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Adrian Kempe | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:37 | 0.13 | 0.05 |
| Brian Dumoulin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:14 | 0.04 | -0.02 |
| Andre Lee | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:40 | 0.07 | -0.02 |
| Brandt Clarke | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 21:23 | 0.08 | -0.07 |
| Warren Foegele | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:56 | 0.14 | -0.08 |
| Cody Ceci | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:26 | 0.01 | -0.39 |
| Taylor Ward | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:35 | 0.00 | -0.53 |
| Joel Edmundson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:07 | 0.06 | -0.76 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Oettinger | Dallas Stars | 24 | 25 | 96.0% | 1.46 | W |
| Darcy Kuemper | Los Angeles Kings | 15 | 17 | 88.2% | -0.58 | L |
Analysis
The Dallas Stars defeated the Los Angeles Kings 3–1 on Jan 12, 2026.
Los Angeles Kings generated 1.53 expected goals to Dallas Stars's 2.14 — the run of play matched the result, with Dallas Stars earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Esa Lindell led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.56 on 2 assists.
Jake Oettinger stopped 24 of 25, worth 1.46 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Dallas Stars vs Los Angeles Kings game?
The Dallas Stars beat the Los Angeles Kings 3–1 on Jan 12, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Dallas Stars 3, Los Angeles Kings 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Esa Lindell led all skaters at 1.56, on 0G, 2A and 0 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Los Angeles Kings generated 1.53 expected goals and Dallas Stars generated 2.14, so Dallas Stars created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Dallas Stars put 18 shots on goal and Los Angeles Kings put 25. High-danger chances went 5 to 7.
How did the goaltenders play?
Jake Oettinger stopped 24 of 25 (1.46 goals saved above expected); Darcy Kuemper stopped 15 of 17 (-0.58 goals saved above expected).