Los Angeles Kings at Columbus Blue Jackets
NHL game between the Los Angeles Kings and the Columbus Blue Jackets on Mar 09, 2026. Final score: Los Angeles Kings 5, Columbus Blue Jackets 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 09, 2026 |
| Venue | Nationwide Arena |
| Los Angeles Kings score | 5 |
| Columbus Blue Jackets 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 | Brian Dumoulin | D | 1 | 2 | 2 | 17:12 | 0.19 | 2.03 |
| 2nd | Adrian Kempe | R | 2 | 0 | 5 | 21:02 | 0.60 | 1.65 |
| 3rd | Conor Garland | R | 2 | 0 | 3 | 12:05 | 0.13 | 1.50 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Los Angeles Kings–Columbus Blue Jackets) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 06:46 | LAK | Scott Laughton | Brian Dumoulin, Alex Turcotte | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 14:48 | LAK | Artemi Panarin | Samuel Helenius | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 1st 17:35 | CBJ | Conor Garland | Sean Monahan, Ivan Provorov | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 10:53 | CBJ | Denton Mateychuk | Isac Lundeström, Boone Jenner | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 2nd 12:13 | CBJ | Conor Garland | Denton Mateychuk | 5v5 | 2–3 |
| 2nd 14:09 | LAK | Adrian Kempe | Anze Kopitar, Brian Dumoulin | 5v5 | 3–3 |
| 3rd 10:07 | LAK | Brian Dumoulin | Mikey Anderson, Scott Laughton | 5v5 | 4–3 |
| 3rd 18:04 | CBJ | Kirill Marchenko | Zach Werenski, Charlie Coyle | 5v4 | 4–4 |
| OT 02:34 | LAK | Adrian Kempe | Artemi Panarin, Drew Doughty | 3v3 | 5–4 |
Team Comparison
| Los Angeles Kings | Columbus Blue Jackets | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 5 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 31 | 32 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.39 | 1.74 |
| High-danger shots | 13 | 8 |
| Corsi % | 54.5% | 45.5% |
| Power play | 0/3 | 1/3 |
| Faceoff % | 65.7% | 34.3% |
| Hits | 25 | 12 |
| Blocks | 13 | 18 |
| Giveaways | 18 | 15 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 4 |
Los Angeles Kings Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Dumoulin | D | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 17:12 | 0.19 | 2.03 |
| Adrian Kempe | R | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 21:02 | 0.60 | 1.65 |
| Artemi Panarin | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 21:19 | 0.19 | 1.29 |
| Scott Laughton | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 15:09 | 0.31 | 1.24 |
| Mikey Anderson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 20:21 | 0.05 | 0.84 |
| Alex Turcotte | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 10:07 | 0.24 | 0.69 |
| Anze Kopitar | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 20:48 | 0.81 | 0.59 |
| Drew Doughty | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 21:58 | 0.02 | 0.59 |
| Samuel Helenius | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6:47 | 0.00 | 0.54 |
| Trevor Moore | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 20:57 | 0.22 | 0.20 |
| Jared Wright | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:12 | 0.00 | 0.20 |
| Brandt Clarke | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:01 | 0.05 | 0.15 |
| Jeff Malott | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4:55 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Taylor Ward | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:06 | 0.02 | 0.10 |
| Cody Ceci | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:32 | 0.04 | 0.05 |
| Alex Laferriere | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23:32 | 0.10 | 0.00 |
| Joel Edmundson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:19 | 0.03 | -0.05 |
| Quinton Byfield | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 21:04 | 0.24 | -0.10 |
Columbus Blue Jackets Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conor Garland | R | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 12:05 | 0.13 | 1.50 |
| Denton Mateychuk | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 17:52 | 0.01 | 1.44 |
| Isac Lundeström | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 12:11 | 0.08 | 0.89 |
| Sean Monahan | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17:21 | 0.07 | 0.89 |
| Zach Werenski | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 29:04 | 0.11 | 0.74 |
| Boone Jenner | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14:15 | 0.05 | 0.69 |
| Charlie Coyle | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16:37 | 0.00 | 0.69 |
| Ivan Provorov | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 23:07 | 0.06 | 0.69 |
| Kirill Marchenko | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 22:51 | 0.48 | 0.65 |
| Dante Fabbro | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:29 | 0.02 | 0.15 |
| Miles Wood | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:31 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Cole Sillinger | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:18 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Erik Gudbranson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5:02 | 0.03 | 0.05 |
| Kent Johnson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 13:04 | 0.30 | 0.00 |
| Mathieu Olivier | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:26 | 0.03 | -0.05 |
| Damon Severson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 24:08 | 0.09 | -0.10 |
| Adam Fantilli | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:44 | 0.04 | -0.15 |
| Mason Marchment | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:37 | 0.09 | -0.25 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anton Forsberg | Los Angeles Kings | 28 | 32 | 87.5% | -2.86 | W |
| Jet Greaves | Columbus Blue Jackets | 26 | 31 | 83.9% | -0.54 | O |
Analysis
The Los Angeles Kings defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 5–4 on Mar 09, 2026, a one-goal game.
Columbus Blue Jackets generated 1.74 expected goals to Los Angeles Kings's 3.39 — Los Angeles Kings edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.
Brian Dumoulin led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.03 on 1 goal, 2 assists, 2 shots on goal.
Jet Greaves stopped 26 of 31, worth -0.54 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Los Angeles Kings vs Columbus Blue Jackets game?
The Los Angeles Kings beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 5–4 on Mar 09, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Los Angeles Kings 5, Columbus Blue Jackets 4.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Brian Dumoulin led all skaters at 2.03, on 1G, 2A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Columbus Blue Jackets generated 1.74 expected goals and Los Angeles Kings generated 3.39, so Los Angeles Kings created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Los Angeles Kings put 31 shots on goal and Columbus Blue Jackets put 32. High-danger chances went 13 to 8.
How did the goaltenders play?
Anton Forsberg stopped 28 of 32 (-2.86 goals saved above expected); Jet Greaves stopped 26 of 31 (-0.54 goals saved above expected).