Los Angeles Kings at Carolina Hurricanes
NHL game between the Los Angeles Kings and the Carolina Hurricanes on Feb 01, 2026. Final score: Los Angeles Kings 2, Carolina Hurricanes 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 01, 2026 |
| Venue | Lenovo Center |
| Los Angeles Kings score | 2 |
| Carolina Hurricanes score | 3 |
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 | Shayne Gostisbehere | D | 0 | 2 | 1 | 18:41 | 0.10 | 1.84 |
| 2nd | Seth Jarvis | C | 0 | 1 | 2 | 19:04 | 0.84 | 1.51 |
| 3rd | Sebastian Aho | C | 1 | 0 | 5 | 19:12 | 0.59 | 1.49 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Los Angeles Kings–Carolina Hurricanes) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 06:25 | CAR | Jordan Staal | Andrei Svechnikov, Shayne Gostisbehere | 5v4 | 0–1 |
| 3rd 12:57 | CAR | Alexander Nikishin | — | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 3rd 13:21 | LAK | Samuel Helenius | Jeff Malott, Brian Dumoulin | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 3rd 16:49 | LAK | Quinton Byfield | Adrian Kempe | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| OT 01:25 | CAR | Sebastian Aho | Seth Jarvis, Shayne Gostisbehere | 3v3 | 2–3 |
Team Comparison
| Los Angeles Kings | Carolina Hurricanes | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 13 | 34 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.69 | 4.62 |
| High-danger shots | 4 | 16 |
| Corsi % | 32.5% | 67.5% |
| Power play | 0/2 | 1/3 |
| Faceoff % | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Hits | 25 | 11 |
| Blocks | 25 | 12 |
| Giveaways | 12 | 13 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 6 |
Los Angeles Kings Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Malott | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8:26 | 0.03 | 1.15 |
| Samuel Helenius | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 9:05 | 0.18 | 0.98 |
| Quinton Byfield | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 20:00 | 0.44 | 0.69 |
| Adrian Kempe | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:22 | 0.25 | 0.58 |
| Brian Dumoulin | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 22:05 | 0.00 | 0.56 |
| Taylor Ward | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:30 | 0.00 | 0.21 |
| Anze Kopitar | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:11 | 0.00 | 0.06 |
| Kevin Fiala | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:14 | 0.08 | -0.04 |
| Cody Ceci | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:53 | 0.03 | -0.05 |
| Joel Armia | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:07 | 0.05 | -0.10 |
| Mikey Anderson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2:50 | 0.00 | -0.13 |
| Brandt Clarke | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 22:35 | 0.30 | -0.23 |
| Drew Doughty | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25:47 | 0.00 | -0.27 |
| Andrei Kuzmenko | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:05 | 0.05 | -0.32 |
| Trevor Moore | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:35 | 0.08 | -0.34 |
| Alex Laferriere | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:44 | 0.00 | -0.36 |
| Corey Perry | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:51 | 0.10 | -0.51 |
| Joel Edmundson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:51 | 0.04 | -0.71 |
Carolina Hurricanes Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shayne Gostisbehere | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 18:41 | 0.10 | 1.84 |
| Seth Jarvis | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:04 | 0.84 | 1.51 |
| Sebastian Aho | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 19:12 | 0.59 | 1.49 |
| Jordan Staal | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 18:40 | 0.15 | 1.22 |
| Alexander Nikishin | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 13:31 | 0.14 | 1.19 |
| Andrei Svechnikov | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16:30 | 0.23 | 1.14 |
| Jackson Blake | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:10 | 0.11 | 0.48 |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:07 | 0.13 | 0.47 |
| Jaccob Slavin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 24:38 | 0.12 | 0.34 |
| Jordan Martinook | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:11 | 0.57 | 0.29 |
| K'Andre Miller | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:52 | 0.01 | 0.22 |
| Jalen Chatfield | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:22 | 0.08 | 0.21 |
| Logan Stankoven | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:42 | 0.05 | 0.15 |
| Taylor Hall | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:23 | 0.64 | 0.07 |
| William Carrier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7:53 | 0.11 | 0.06 |
| Sean Walker | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:56 | 0.01 | 0.05 |
| Jesperi Kotkaniemi | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:20 | 0.03 | -0.13 |
| Mark Jankowski | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:03 | 0.02 | -0.20 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anton Forsberg | Los Angeles Kings | 31 | 34 | 91.2% | 0.94 | O |
| Brandon Bussi | Carolina Hurricanes | 11 | 13 | 84.6% | -0.38 | W |
Analysis
The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Los Angeles Kings 3–2 on Feb 01, 2026, a one-goal game.
Carolina Hurricanes generated 4.62 expected goals to Los Angeles Kings's 1.69 — Carolina Hurricanes edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.
Shayne Gostisbehere led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.84 on 2 assists, 1 shots on goal.
Anton Forsberg stopped 31 of 34, worth 0.94 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Los Angeles Kings vs Carolina Hurricanes game?
The Carolina Hurricanes beat the Los Angeles Kings 3–2 on Feb 01, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Carolina Hurricanes 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 — Shayne Gostisbehere led all skaters at 1.84, on 0G, 2A and 1 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Carolina Hurricanes generated 4.62 expected goals and Los Angeles Kings generated 1.69, so Carolina Hurricanes created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Los Angeles Kings put 13 shots on goal and Carolina Hurricanes put 34. High-danger chances went 4 to 16.
How did the goaltenders play?
Anton Forsberg stopped 31 of 34 (0.94 goals saved above expected); Brandon Bussi stopped 11 of 13 (-0.38 goals saved above expected).