Vegas Golden Knights at Los Angeles Kings
NHL game between the Vegas Golden Knights and the Los Angeles Kings on Feb 25, 2026. Final score: Vegas Golden Knights 6, Los Angeles Kings 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 25, 2026 |
| Venue | Crypto.com Arena |
| Vegas Golden Knights score | 6 |
| Los Angeles Kings 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 | Tanner Laczynski | C | 0 | 3 | 0 | 15:43 | 0.00 | 1.97 |
| 2nd | Colton Sissons | C | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:23 | 0.10 | 1.64 |
| 3rd | Quinton Byfield | R | 2 | 0 | 4 | 21:08 | 0.27 | 1.60 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Vegas Golden Knights–Los Angeles Kings) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 10:59 | VGK | Pavel Dorofeyev | Tanner Laczynski, Reilly Smith | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 14:31 | LAK | Quinton Byfield | Artemi Panarin, Brandt Clarke | 5v4 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 14:44 | LAK | Adrian Kempe | Anze Kopitar, Artemi Panarin | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 3rd 08:07 | VGK | Colton Sissons | Braeden Bowman, Adin Hill | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 3rd 11:16 | VGK | Brandon Saad | Colton Sissons, Alexander Holtz | 5v5 | 3–2 |
| 3rd 12:21 | VGK | Reilly Smith | Tanner Laczynski, Brayden McNabb | 5v5 | 4–2 |
| 3rd 13:26 | LAK | Quinton Byfield | Andrei Kuzmenko | 5v5 | 4–3 |
| 3rd 15:59 | VGK | Pavel Dorofeyev | Tanner Laczynski, Braeden Bowman | 4v5 | 5–3 |
| 3rd 18:54 | LAK | Brandt Clarke | Adrian Kempe, Andrei Kuzmenko | 6v5 | 5–4 |
| 3rd 19:32 | VGK | Ivan Barbashev | Tomas Hertl, Brayden McNabb | 6v5 | 6–4 |
Team Comparison
| Vegas Golden Knights | Los Angeles Kings | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 6 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 25 | 19 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.02 | 1.94 |
| High-danger shots | 9 | 13 |
| Corsi % | 52.5% | 47.5% |
| Power play | 1/2 | 1/1 |
| Faceoff % | 46.1% | 53.9% |
| Hits | 26 | 24 |
| Blocks | 24 | 14 |
| Giveaways | 8 | 13 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 5 |
Vegas Golden Knights Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tanner Laczynski | C | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 15:43 | 0.00 | 1.97 |
| Colton Sissons | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 13:23 | 0.10 | 1.64 |
| Pavel Dorofeyev | R | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 17:29 | 1.46 | 1.60 |
| Brayden McNabb | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 21:18 | 0.26 | 1.58 |
| Reilly Smith | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 15:30 | 0.03 | 1.44 |
| Braeden Bowman | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 13:13 | 0.12 | 1.33 |
| Brandon Saad | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 13:35 | 0.55 | 0.80 |
| Ivan Barbashev | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 18:24 | 0.70 | 0.75 |
| Tomas Hertl | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18:58 | 0.21 | 0.69 |
| Alexander Holtz | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14:10 | 0.17 | 0.64 |
| Kaedan Korczak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:13 | 0.01 | 0.35 |
| Jeremy Lauzon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:30 | 0.05 | 0.17 |
| Cole Reinhardt | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:25 | 0.10 | 0.15 |
| Keegan Kolesar | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:12 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Ben Hutton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:42 | 0.01 | 0.05 |
| Kai Uchacz | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:38 | 0.16 | 0.05 |
| Dylan Coghlan | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:15 | 0.04 | 0.00 |
| Rasmus Andersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:42 | 0.13 | -0.10 |
Los Angeles Kings Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinton Byfield | R | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 21:08 | 0.27 | 1.60 |
| Adrian Kempe | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 22:20 | 0.41 | 1.54 |
| Brandt Clarke | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 19:20 | 0.04 | 1.49 |
| Andrei Kuzmenko | L | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 13:35 | 0.05 | 1.28 |
| Artemi Panarin | L | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 21:05 | 0.21 | 1.13 |
| Anze Kopitar | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17:28 | 0.00 | 0.59 |
| Alex Laferriere | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:23 | 0.22 | 0.30 |
| Mikey Anderson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:12 | 0.18 | 0.20 |
| Joel Edmundson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:06 | 0.00 | 0.20 |
| Samuel Helenius | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7:58 | 0.01 | 0.10 |
| Alex Turcotte | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:57 | 0.12 | 0.10 |
| Brian Dumoulin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:11 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Joel Armia | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:57 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Cody Ceci | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:21 | 0.01 | 0.10 |
| Warren Foegele | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:33 | 0.11 | 0.05 |
| Trevor Moore | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:03 | 0.13 | 0.05 |
| Drew Doughty | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:10 | 0.03 | -0.10 |
| Corey Perry | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:34 | 0.00 | -1.27 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adin Hill | Vegas Golden Knights | 15 | 19 | 78.9% | -1.78 | W |
| Anton Forsberg | Los Angeles Kings | 19 | 24 | 79.2% | -2.29 | L |
Analysis
The Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Los Angeles Kings 6–4 on Feb 25, 2026.
Los Angeles Kings generated 1.94 expected goals to Vegas Golden Knights's 3.02 — the run of play matched the result, with Vegas Golden Knights earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Tanner Laczynski led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.97 on 3 assists.
Adin Hill stopped 15 of 19, worth -1.78 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Vegas Golden Knights vs Los Angeles Kings game?
The Vegas Golden Knights beat the Los Angeles Kings 6–4 on Feb 25, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Vegas Golden Knights 6, Los Angeles Kings 4.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Tanner Laczynski led all skaters at 1.97, on 0G, 3A and 0 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Los Angeles Kings generated 1.94 expected goals and Vegas Golden Knights generated 3.02, so Vegas Golden Knights created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Vegas Golden Knights put 25 shots on goal and Los Angeles Kings put 19. High-danger chances went 9 to 13.
How did the goaltenders play?
Adin Hill stopped 15 of 19 (-1.78 goals saved above expected); Anton Forsberg stopped 19 of 24 (-2.29 goals saved above expected).