Vegas Golden Knights at Los Angeles Kings
NHL game between the Vegas Golden Knights and the Los Angeles Kings on Jan 14, 2026. Final score: Vegas Golden Knights 3, Los Angeles Kings 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 14, 2026 |
| Venue | Crypto.com Arena |
| Vegas Golden Knights score | 3 |
| Los Angeles Kings score | 2 |
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 | Jack Eichel | C | 0 | 3 | 4 | 19:01 | 0.23 | 2.01 |
| 2nd | Brandt Clarke | D | 1 | 0 | 3 | 19:34 | 0.20 | 1.78 |
| 3rd | Kevin Fiala | L | 1 | 1 | 3 | 22:25 | 0.38 | 1.74 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Vegas Golden Knights–Los Angeles Kings) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 03:56 | VGK | Braeden Bowman | Jack Eichel, Shea Theodore | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 3rd 06:24 | LAK | Kevin Fiala | Alex Turcotte, Andrei Kuzmenko | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 3rd 12:07 | VGK | Mitch Marner | Mark Stone, Jack Eichel | 4v5 | 2–1 |
| 3rd 18:33 | LAK | Brandt Clarke | Adrian Kempe, Kevin Fiala | 6v5 | 2–2 |
| OT 00:25 | VGK | Mark Stone | Jack Eichel | 3v3 | 3–2 |
Team Comparison
| Vegas Golden Knights | Los Angeles Kings | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 27 | 24 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.14 | 2.98 |
| High-danger shots | 8 | 19 |
| Corsi % | 41.4% | 58.6% |
| Power play | 1/2 | 0/1 |
| Faceoff % | 43.2% | 56.8% |
| Hits | 20 | 24 |
| Blocks | 20 | 13 |
| Giveaways | 15 | 20 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 5 |
Vegas Golden Knights Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Eichel | C | 0 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 19:01 | 0.23 | 2.01 |
| Shea Theodore | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 23:37 | 0.01 | 1.74 |
| Mark Stone | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 19:58 | 0.51 | 1.70 |
| Braeden Bowman | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 13:46 | 0.23 | 1.26 |
| Jeremy Lauzon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:59 | 0.00 | 1.22 |
| Keegan Kolesar | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:41 | 0.00 | 0.79 |
| Ivan Barbashev | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:21 | 0.01 | 0.40 |
| Kaedan Korczak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:56 | 0.30 | 0.31 |
| Colton Sissons | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 12:59 | 0.39 | 0.29 |
| Tomas Hertl | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:34 | 0.13 | 0.14 |
| Ben Hutton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:05 | 0.04 | 0.04 |
| Cole Reinhardt | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:04 | 0.01 | -0.02 |
| Mitch Marner | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 16:35 | 0.24 | -0.07 |
| Alexander Holtz | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:54 | 0.02 | -0.23 |
| Pavel Dorofeyev | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:02 | 0.02 | -0.81 |
| Reilly Smith | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:02 | 0.00 | -0.96 |
| Noah Hanifin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:03 | 0.00 | -1.48 |
| Zach Whitecloud | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:44 | 0.00 | -1.81 |
Los Angeles Kings Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandt Clarke | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 19:34 | 0.20 | 1.78 |
| Kevin Fiala | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 22:25 | 0.38 | 1.74 |
| Joel Edmundson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:51 | 0.00 | 1.21 |
| Adrian Kempe | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 19:33 | 0.45 | 1.10 |
| Alex Turcotte | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14:47 | 0.37 | 1.01 |
| Alex Laferriere | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:28 | 0.38 | 0.73 |
| Andrei Kuzmenko | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:44 | 0.18 | 0.55 |
| Jeff Malott | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:18 | 0.29 | 0.42 |
| Mikey Anderson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:11 | 0.01 | 0.15 |
| Drew Doughty | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23:29 | 0.06 | 0.11 |
| Andre Lee | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:08 | 0.08 | 0.10 |
| Jacob Moverare | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:00 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Samuel Helenius | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:22 | 0.00 | 0.01 |
| Warren Foegele | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:53 | 0.09 | 0.00 |
| Taylor Ward | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:31 | 0.15 | -0.09 |
| Quinton Byfield | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:32 | 0.19 | -0.20 |
| Cody Ceci | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:15 | 0.00 | -0.36 |
| Brian Dumoulin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:21 | 0.06 | -0.45 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akira Schmid | Vegas Golden Knights | 22 | 24 | 91.7% | 1.39 | W |
| Darcy Kuemper | Los Angeles Kings | 24 | 27 | 88.9% | -0.90 | O |
Analysis
The Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Los Angeles Kings 3–2 on Jan 14, 2026, a one-goal game.
Los Angeles Kings generated 2.98 expected goals to Vegas Golden Knights's 2.14 — Los Angeles Kings owned the better of the chances but Vegas Golden Knights took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Jack Eichel led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.01 on 3 assists, 4 shots on goal.
Akira Schmid stopped 22 of 24, worth 1.39 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Vegas Golden Knights vs Los Angeles Kings game?
The Vegas Golden Knights beat the Los Angeles Kings 3–2 on Jan 14, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Vegas Golden Knights 3, Los Angeles Kings 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Jack Eichel led all skaters at 2.01, on 0G, 3A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Los Angeles Kings generated 2.98 expected goals and Vegas Golden Knights generated 2.14, 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?
Vegas Golden Knights put 27 shots on goal and Los Angeles Kings put 24. High-danger chances went 8 to 19.
How did the goaltenders play?
Akira Schmid stopped 22 of 24 (1.39 goals saved above expected); Darcy Kuemper stopped 24 of 27 (-0.9 goals saved above expected).