Anaheim Ducks at Los Angeles Kings
NHL game between the Anaheim Ducks and the Los Angeles Kings on Jan 16, 2026. Final score: Anaheim Ducks 3, Los Angeles Kings 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 16, 2026 |
| Venue | Crypto.com Arena |
| Anaheim Ducks 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 | Joel Armia | R | 1 | 1 | 6 | 15:27 | 0.76 | 2.27 |
| 2nd | Beckett Sennecke | R | 0 | 2 | 6 | 23:59 | 0.65 | 1.60 |
| 3rd | Jackson LaCombe | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 27:06 | 0.04 | 1.60 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Anaheim Ducks–Los Angeles Kings) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 01:38 | LAK | Quinton Byfield | Joel Armia | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 11:33 | LAK | Joel Armia | Andre Lee | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 2nd 12:12 | ANA | Ryan Strome | Jackson LaCombe, Beckett Sennecke | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 14:56 | ANA | Tim Washe | Jacob Trouba, Beckett Sennecke | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| P5 00:00 | LAK | Brandt Clarke | — | 1v0 | 2–2 |
| P5 00:00 | ANA | Beckett Sennecke | — | 0v1 | 2–2 |
| P5 00:00 | ANA | Mason McTavish | — | 0v1 | 2–2 |
Team Comparison
| Anaheim Ducks | Los Angeles Kings | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 28 | 28 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.21 | 4.23 |
| High-danger shots | 12 | 22 |
| Corsi % | 46.5% | 53.5% |
| Power play | 0/2 | 0/3 |
| Faceoff % | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Hits | 21 | 15 |
| Blocks | 18 | 11 |
| Giveaways | 16 | 15 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 6 |
Anaheim Ducks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beckett Sennecke | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 23:59 | 0.65 | 1.60 |
| Jackson LaCombe | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 27:06 | 0.04 | 1.60 |
| Jacob Trouba | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 26:14 | 0.02 | 1.59 |
| Tim Washe | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 13:51 | 0.12 | 1.45 |
| Ryan Strome | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 13:05 | 0.07 | 0.48 |
| Ian Moore | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:37 | 0.10 | 0.27 |
| Ross Johnston | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:28 | 0.09 | 0.09 |
| Jansen Harkins | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:31 | 0.03 | -0.02 |
| Mikael Granlund | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 22:47 | 0.42 | -0.17 |
| Sam Colangelo | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:42 | 0.08 | -0.19 |
| Radko Gudas | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:20 | 0.02 | -0.27 |
| Alex Killorn | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:07 | 0.26 | -0.30 |
| Mason McTavish | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:28 | 0.21 | -0.31 |
| Ryan Poehling | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:03 | 0.09 | -0.41 |
| Olen Zellweger | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:16 | 0.02 | -0.43 |
| Cutter Gauthier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8:54 | 0.17 | -0.66 |
| Drew Helleson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:32 | 0.06 | -1.00 |
| Pavel Mintyukov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:00 | 0.00 | -1.02 |
Los Angeles Kings Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Armia | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 15:27 | 0.76 | 2.27 |
| Andre Lee | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11:28 | 0.13 | 0.80 |
| Quinton Byfield | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 21:23 | 0.35 | 0.77 |
| Kevin Fiala | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 22:14 | 0.52 | 0.69 |
| Cody Ceci | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:36 | 0.00 | 0.59 |
| Alex Turcotte | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:13 | 0.39 | 0.54 |
| Drew Doughty | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24:18 | 0.06 | 0.51 |
| Brian Dumoulin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:22 | 0.00 | 0.45 |
| Jeff Malott | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:35 | 0.05 | 0.22 |
| Joel Edmundson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:05 | 0.01 | 0.21 |
| Warren Foegele | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:07 | 0.25 | 0.18 |
| Mikey Anderson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:26 | 0.02 | 0.12 |
| Samuel Helenius | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:18 | 0.00 | 0.12 |
| Alex Laferriere | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:12 | 0.23 | 0.10 |
| Andrei Kuzmenko | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:26 | 0.29 | 0.09 |
| Brandt Clarke | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:12 | 0.14 | -0.01 |
| Adrian Kempe | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:36 | 0.14 | -0.07 |
| Taylor Ward | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:02 | 0.08 | -0.38 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lukas Dostal | Anaheim Ducks | 26 | 28 | 92.9% | 1.80 | W |
| Darcy Kuemper | Los Angeles Kings | 26 | 28 | 92.9% | 0.73 | O |
Analysis
The Anaheim Ducks defeated the Los Angeles Kings 3–2 on Jan 16, 2026, a one-goal game.
Los Angeles Kings generated 4.23 expected goals to Anaheim Ducks's 3.21 — Los Angeles Kings owned the better of the chances but Anaheim Ducks took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Joel Armia led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.27 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 6 shots on goal.
Lukas Dostal stopped 26 of 28, worth 1.8 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Anaheim Ducks vs Los Angeles Kings game?
The Anaheim Ducks beat the Los Angeles Kings 3–2 on Jan 16, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Anaheim Ducks 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 — Joel Armia led all skaters at 2.27, on 1G, 1A and 6 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Los Angeles Kings generated 4.23 expected goals and Anaheim Ducks generated 3.21, 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?
Anaheim Ducks put 28 shots on goal and Los Angeles Kings put 28. High-danger chances went 12 to 22.
How did the goaltenders play?
Lukas Dostal stopped 26 of 28 (1.8 goals saved above expected); Darcy Kuemper stopped 26 of 28 (0.73 goals saved above expected).