Los Angeles Kings at Detroit Red Wings
NHL game between the Los Angeles Kings and the Detroit Red Wings on Jan 28, 2026. Final score: Los Angeles Kings 3, Detroit Red Wings 1.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 28, 2026 |
| Venue | Little Caesars Arena |
| Los Angeles Kings score | 3 |
| Detroit Red Wings score | 1 |
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 | Alex Laferriere | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 19:35 | 0.40 | 1.04 |
| 2nd | Moritz Seider | D | 0 | 1 | 3 | 26:41 | 0.24 | 0.94 |
| 3rd | Samuel Helenius | C | 1 | 0 | 3 | 11:02 | 0.22 | 0.85 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Los Angeles Kings–Detroit Red Wings) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 10:00 | LAK | Samuel Helenius | Jeff Malott | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 3rd 06:46 | LAK | Andrei Kuzmenko | Adrian Kempe, Kevin Fiala | 4v5 | 2–0 |
| 3rd 17:45 | DET | Alex DeBrincat | Moritz Seider, Patrick Kane | 6v5 | 2–1 |
| 3rd 18:47 | LAK | Corey Perry | Alex Laferriere | 6v5 | 3–1 |
Team Comparison
| Los Angeles Kings | Detroit Red Wings | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 1 |
| Shots on goal | 22 | 28 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.72 | 3.51 |
| High-danger shots | 10 | 10 |
| Corsi % | 44.8% | 55.2% |
| Power play | 1/3 | 0/4 |
| Faceoff % | 31.5% | 68.5% |
| Hits | 21 | 11 |
| Blocks | 16 | 15 |
| Giveaways | 19 | 15 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 6 |
Los Angeles Kings Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Laferriere | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:35 | 0.40 | 1.04 |
| Samuel Helenius | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 11:02 | 0.22 | 0.85 |
| Jeff Malott | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 8:00 | 0.20 | 0.84 |
| Corey Perry | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 17:28 | 0.66 | 0.70 |
| Andrei Kuzmenko | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 14:46 | 0.35 | 0.60 |
| Kevin Fiala | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:26 | 0.13 | 0.59 |
| Adrian Kempe | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:38 | 0.16 | 0.44 |
| Brandt Clarke | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:26 | 0.11 | 0.25 |
| Cody Ceci | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:04 | 0.01 | 0.20 |
| Mikey Anderson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:58 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Joel Armia | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:05 | 0.19 | 0.05 |
| Warren Foegele | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 15:44 | 0.54 | 0.00 |
| Brian Dumoulin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:56 | 0.10 | 0.00 |
| Joel Edmundson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:43 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Trevor Moore | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:38 | 0.01 | 0.00 |
| Quinton Byfield | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:15 | 0.17 | -0.05 |
| Taylor Ward | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:48 | 0.05 | -0.05 |
| Drew Doughty | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:21 | 0.00 | -0.20 |
Detroit Red Wings Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moritz Seider | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 26:41 | 0.24 | 0.94 |
| Alex DeBrincat | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 19:59 | 1.34 | 0.80 |
| Patrick Kane | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:18 | 0.11 | 0.59 |
| Andrew Copp | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:24 | 0.31 | 0.15 |
| Travis Hamonic | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:28 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Marco Kasper | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:21 | 0.66 | 0.10 |
| Ben Chiarot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:02 | 0.09 | 0.05 |
| Axel Sandin-Pellikka | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:38 | 0.03 | 0.05 |
| Michael Rasmussen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:43 | 0.12 | 0.05 |
| Emmitt Finnie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:02 | 0.31 | 0.00 |
| J.T. Compher | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:25 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Lucas Raymond | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:03 | 0.07 | 0.00 |
| Mason Appleton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:38 | 0.07 | 0.00 |
| Albert Johansson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:06 | 0.05 | -0.05 |
| Jacob Bernard-Docker | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:20 | 0.06 | -0.05 |
| James van Riemsdyk | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:45 | 0.20 | -0.05 |
| Elmer Soderblom | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:32 | 0.02 | -0.10 |
| Dylan Larkin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 20:57 | 0.38 | -0.15 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anton Forsberg | Los Angeles Kings | 27 | 28 | 96.4% | 3.10 | W |
| John Gibson | Detroit Red Wings | 19 | 21 | 90.5% | 1.10 | L |
Analysis
The Los Angeles Kings defeated the Detroit Red Wings 3–1 on Jan 28, 2026.
Detroit Red Wings generated 3.51 expected goals to Los Angeles Kings's 3.72 — the run of play matched the result, with Los Angeles Kings earning the better chances as well as the goals; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Alex Laferriere led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.04 on 1 assist, 1 shots on goal.
Anton Forsberg stopped 27 of 28, worth 3.1 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Los Angeles Kings vs Detroit Red Wings game?
The Los Angeles Kings beat the Detroit Red Wings 3–1 on Jan 28, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Los Angeles Kings 3, Detroit Red Wings 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Alex Laferriere led all skaters at 1.04, on 0G, 1A and 1 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Detroit Red Wings generated 3.51 expected goals and Los Angeles Kings generated 3.72, so Los Angeles Kings created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Los Angeles Kings put 22 shots on goal and Detroit Red Wings put 28. High-danger chances went 10 to 10.
How did the goaltenders play?
Anton Forsberg stopped 27 of 28 (3.1 goals saved above expected); John Gibson stopped 19 of 21 (1.1 goals saved above expected).