Los Angeles Kings at St. Louis Blues
NHL game between the Los Angeles Kings and the St. Louis Blues on Jan 24, 2026. Final score: Los Angeles Kings 5, St. Louis Blues 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 24, 2026 |
| Venue | Enterprise Center |
| Los Angeles Kings score | 5 |
| St. Louis Blues score | 4 |
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 | Jordan Kyrou | R | 2 | 0 | 4 | 19:41 | 0.45 | 1.80 |
| 2nd | Alex Laferriere | R | 1 | 1 | 4 | 20:11 | 0.38 | 1.64 |
| 3rd | Brandt Clarke | D | 0 | 1 | 4 | 21:50 | 0.96 | 1.45 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Los Angeles Kings–St. Louis Blues) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 04:31 | LAK | Taylor Ward | Jeff Malott, Samuel Helenius | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 01:11 | LAK | Brian Dumoulin | Alex Laferriere, Adrian Kempe | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 2nd 02:14 | STL | Dalibor Dvorsky | Otto Stenberg, Mathieu Joseph | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 06:30 | STL | Brayden Schenn | Pavel Buchnevich, Jimmy Snuggerud | 5v4 | 2–2 |
| 2nd 08:10 | STL | Jordan Kyrou | Logan Mailloux, Cam Fowler | 5v5 | 2–3 |
| 2nd 10:18 | LAK | Alex Laferriere | Corey Perry, Mikey Anderson | 5v5 | 3–3 |
| 3rd 11:34 | LAK | Trevor Moore | Brandt Clarke, Joel Armia | 5v5 | 4–3 |
| 3rd 17:50 | STL | Jordan Kyrou | Justin Faulk | 6v5 | 4–4 |
| P5 00:00 | LAK | Adrian Kempe | — | 0v1 | 4–4 |
| P5 00:00 | STL | Dalibor Dvorsky | — | 1v0 | 4–4 |
| P5 00:00 | LAK | Trevor Moore | — | 0v1 | 4–4 |
Team Comparison
| Los Angeles Kings | St. Louis Blues | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 5 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 28 | 29 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 4.05 | 4.66 |
| High-danger shots | 17 | 14 |
| Corsi % | 51.9% | 48.1% |
| Power play | 0/3 | 1/2 |
| Faceoff % | 53.1% | 46.9% |
| Hits | 17 | 20 |
| Blocks | 14 | 20 |
| Giveaways | 17 | 12 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 3 |
Los Angeles Kings Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Laferriere | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 20:11 | 0.38 | 1.64 |
| Brandt Clarke | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 21:50 | 0.96 | 1.45 |
| Corey Perry | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17:00 | 0.00 | 1.11 |
| Taylor Ward | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 9:48 | 0.07 | 0.96 |
| Brian Dumoulin | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 18:23 | 0.04 | 0.84 |
| Jeff Malott | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7:06 | 0.00 | 0.81 |
| Samuel Helenius | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7:16 | 0.02 | 0.80 |
| Trevor Moore | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 19:43 | 0.82 | 0.76 |
| Joel Edmundson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:51 | 0.12 | 0.74 |
| Adrian Kempe | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 21:16 | 0.56 | 0.69 |
| Joel Armia | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:36 | 0.01 | 0.49 |
| Cody Ceci | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:51 | 0.03 | 0.43 |
| Mikey Anderson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21:46 | 0.13 | 0.38 |
| Quinton Byfield | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:24 | 0.00 | 0.26 |
| Andrei Kuzmenko | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:12 | 0.25 | 0.20 |
| Alex Turcotte | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:02 | 0.30 | 0.15 |
| Kevin Fiala | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:54 | 0.58 | 0.11 |
| Drew Doughty | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26:34 | 0.00 | -0.78 |
St. Louis Blues Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Kyrou | R | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 19:41 | 0.45 | 1.80 |
| Otto Stenberg | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 14:05 | 0.10 | 1.03 |
| Pavel Buchnevich | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 20:15 | 0.62 | 0.83 |
| Dalibor Dvorsky | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 17:52 | 0.62 | 0.82 |
| Justin Faulk | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 22:48 | 0.09 | 0.80 |
| Jimmy Snuggerud | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:05 | 0.53 | 0.75 |
| Brayden Schenn | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 19:43 | 0.35 | 0.71 |
| Mathieu Joseph | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 11:46 | 0.00 | 0.64 |
| Logan Mailloux | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16:39 | 0.01 | 0.59 |
| Jonatan Berggren | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:59 | 0.17 | 0.19 |
| Colton Parayko | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:03 | 0.19 | 0.14 |
| Tyler Tucker | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:50 | 0.06 | 0.13 |
| Nathan Walker | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:56 | 0.00 | 0.08 |
| Philip Broberg | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 25:41 | 0.18 | -0.04 |
| Jake Neighbours | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:30 | 0.67 | -0.06 |
| Cam Fowler | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:21 | 0.01 | -0.18 |
| Alexey Toropchenko | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:36 | 0.00 | -0.49 |
| Nick Bjugstad | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9:26 | 0.05 | -0.56 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darcy Kuemper | Los Angeles Kings | 25 | 29 | 86.2% | -0.70 | W |
| Joel Hofer | St. Louis Blues | 24 | 28 | 85.7% | -0.80 | O |
Analysis
The Los Angeles Kings defeated the St. Louis Blues 5–4 on Jan 24, 2026, a one-goal game.
St. Louis Blues generated 4.66 expected goals to Los Angeles Kings's 4.05 — St. Louis Blues owned the better of the chances but Los Angeles Kings took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Jordan Kyrou led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.8 on 2 goals, 4 shots on goal.
Darcy Kuemper stopped 25 of 29, worth -0.7 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Los Angeles Kings vs St. Louis Blues game?
The Los Angeles Kings beat the St. Louis Blues 5–4 on Jan 24, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Los Angeles Kings 5, St. Louis Blues 4.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Jordan Kyrou led all skaters at 1.8, on 2G, 0A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
St. Louis Blues generated 4.66 expected goals and Los Angeles Kings generated 4.05, so St. Louis Blues 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 28 shots on goal and St. Louis Blues put 29. High-danger chances went 17 to 14.
How did the goaltenders play?
Darcy Kuemper stopped 25 of 29 (-0.7 goals saved above expected); Joel Hofer stopped 24 of 28 (-0.8 goals saved above expected).