Los Angeles Kings at Anaheim Ducks
NHL game between the Los Angeles Kings and the Anaheim Ducks on Jan 17, 2026. Final score: Los Angeles Kings 1, Anaheim Ducks 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 17, 2026 |
| Venue | Honda Center |
| Los Angeles Kings score | 1 |
| Anaheim Ducks 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 | Mikael Granlund | C | 1 | 0 | 3 | 24:32 | 0.86 | 2.32 |
| 2nd | Mason McTavish | C | 1 | 0 | 4 | 18:32 | 0.60 | 1.94 |
| 3rd | Beckett Sennecke | R | 0 | 1 | 4 | 20:47 | 0.26 | 1.77 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Los Angeles Kings–Anaheim Ducks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 06:11 | ANA | Mason McTavish | Olen Zellweger, Ryan Strome | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 05:39 | LAK | Adrian Kempe | Kevin Fiala, Andrei Kuzmenko | 3v5 | 1–1 |
| OT 04:02 | ANA | Mikael Granlund | Beckett Sennecke | 3v3 | 1–2 |
Team Comparison
| Los Angeles Kings | Anaheim Ducks | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 18 | 33 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.33 | 3.66 |
| High-danger shots | 9 | 14 |
| Corsi % | 50.4% | 49.6% |
| Power play | 1/6 | 0/3 |
| Faceoff % | 45.2% | 54.8% |
| Hits | 21 | 30 |
| Blocks | 9 | 22 |
| Giveaways | 12 | 10 |
| Takeaways | 8 | 3 |
Los Angeles Kings Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adrian Kempe | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 20:14 | 0.40 | 1.02 |
| Andrei Kuzmenko | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14:20 | 0.00 | 0.81 |
| Kevin Fiala | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 24:58 | 0.55 | 0.71 |
| Quinton Byfield | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 25:21 | 0.42 | 0.26 |
| Warren Foegele | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:18 | 0.02 | -0.02 |
| Samuel Helenius | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:30 | 0.00 | -0.03 |
| Brian Dumoulin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:53 | 0.02 | -0.05 |
| Jeff Malott | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:08 | 0.00 | -0.09 |
| Taylor Ward | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:41 | 0.20 | -0.17 |
| Alex Turcotte | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:50 | 0.00 | -0.18 |
| Brandt Clarke | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23:27 | 0.00 | -0.27 |
| Andre Lee | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:08 | 0.04 | -0.32 |
| Alex Laferriere | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:32 | 0.25 | -0.37 |
| Joel Armia | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:29 | 0.15 | -0.51 |
| Cody Ceci | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:56 | 0.09 | -0.66 |
| Drew Doughty | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:48 | 0.08 | -0.81 |
| Mikey Anderson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:55 | 0.02 | -0.92 |
| Joel Edmundson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:44 | 0.00 | -1.01 |
Anaheim Ducks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mikael Granlund | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 24:32 | 0.86 | 2.32 |
| Mason McTavish | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 18:32 | 0.60 | 1.94 |
| Beckett Sennecke | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 20:47 | 0.26 | 1.77 |
| Olen Zellweger | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:25 | 0.10 | 1.03 |
| Jackson LaCombe | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 22:20 | 0.25 | 0.92 |
| Ryan Strome | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14:58 | 0.00 | 0.90 |
| Cutter Gauthier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 16:43 | 0.53 | 0.72 |
| Drew Helleson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:51 | 0.00 | 0.51 |
| Jacob Trouba | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 24:28 | 0.11 | 0.50 |
| Alex Killorn | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 20:37 | 0.71 | 0.50 |
| Radko Gudas | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:52 | 0.00 | 0.44 |
| Pavel Mintyukov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:15 | 0.09 | 0.43 |
| Tim Washe | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:48 | 0.08 | 0.22 |
| Ian Moore | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:14 | 0.09 | 0.22 |
| Jeffrey Viel | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7:48 | 0.14 | 0.09 |
| Ross Johnston | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:36 | 0.00 | 0.01 |
| Jansen Harkins | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:17 | 0.04 | 0.01 |
| Ryan Poehling | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:23 | 0.00 | -0.21 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anton Forsberg | Los Angeles Kings | 31 | 33 | 93.9% | 2.01 | O |
| Ville Husso | Anaheim Ducks | 17 | 18 | 94.4% | 1.03 | W |
Analysis
The Anaheim Ducks defeated the Los Angeles Kings 2–1 on Jan 17, 2026, a one-goal game.
Anaheim Ducks generated 3.66 expected goals to Los Angeles Kings's 2.33 — Anaheim Ducks edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.
Mikael Granlund led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.32 on 1 goal, 3 shots on goal.
Anton Forsberg stopped 31 of 33, worth 2.01 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Los Angeles Kings vs Anaheim Ducks game?
The Anaheim Ducks beat the Los Angeles Kings 2–1 on Jan 17, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Anaheim Ducks 2, Los Angeles Kings 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Mikael Granlund led all skaters at 2.32, on 1G, 0A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Anaheim Ducks generated 3.66 expected goals and Los Angeles Kings generated 2.33, so Anaheim Ducks created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Los Angeles Kings put 18 shots on goal and Anaheim Ducks put 33. High-danger chances went 9 to 14.
How did the goaltenders play?
Anton Forsberg stopped 31 of 33 (2.01 goals saved above expected); Ville Husso stopped 17 of 18 (1.03 goals saved above expected).