Edmonton Oilers at Los Angeles Kings
NHL game between the Edmonton Oilers and the Los Angeles Kings on Feb 26, 2026. Final score: Edmonton Oilers 8, Los Angeles Kings 1.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 26, 2026 |
| Venue | Crypto.com Arena |
| Edmonton Oilers score | 8 |
| Los Angeles Kings 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 | Jake Walman | D | 2 | 0 | 4 | 22:08 | 0.09 | 3.42 |
| 2nd | Leon Draisaitl | C | 1 | 3 | 1 | 14:52 | 0.07 | 3.27 |
| 3rd | Zach Hyman | L | 1 | 2 | 3 | 17:35 | 0.63 | 2.79 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Edmonton Oilers–Los Angeles Kings) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 07:25 | EDM | Ty Emberson | Jack Roslovic, Matt Savoie | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 08:19 | EDM | Vasily Podkolzin | Andrew Mangiapane, Darnell Nurse | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 1st 12:15 | LAK | Warren Foegele | Joel Edmundson | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 02:59 | EDM | Andrew Mangiapane | Zach Hyman, Mattias Ekholm | 5v5 | 3–1 |
| 2nd 04:58 | EDM | Connor McDavid | Zach Hyman | 5v5 | 4–1 |
| 2nd 08:44 | EDM | Zach Hyman | Leon Draisaitl, Evan Bouchard | 4v5 | 5–1 |
| 3rd 00:31 | EDM | Leon Draisaitl | Connor McDavid | 4v5 | 6–1 |
| 3rd 05:24 | EDM | Jake Walman | Matt Savoie, Leon Draisaitl | 5v5 | 7–1 |
| 3rd 07:36 | EDM | Jake Walman | Leon Draisaitl | 5v5 | 8–1 |
Team Comparison
| Edmonton Oilers | Los Angeles Kings | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 8 | 1 |
| Shots on goal | 37 | 22 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.29 | 2.52 |
| High-danger shots | 13 | 11 |
| Corsi % | 54.8% | 45.2% |
| Power play | 2/3 | 0/1 |
| Faceoff % | 66.7% | 33.3% |
| Hits | 11 | 21 |
| Blocks | 14 | 11 |
| Giveaways | 10 | 12 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 3 |
Edmonton Oilers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Walman | D | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 22:08 | 0.09 | 3.42 |
| Leon Draisaitl | C | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 14:52 | 0.07 | 3.27 |
| Zach Hyman | L | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 17:35 | 0.63 | 2.79 |
| Ty Emberson | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 18:27 | 0.03 | 2.25 |
| Vasily Podkolzin | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 15:50 | 0.46 | 2.16 |
| Darnell Nurse | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 21:20 | 0.03 | 2.04 |
| Andrew Mangiapane | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 12:11 | 0.16 | 1.97 |
| Matt Savoie | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 16:33 | 0.07 | 1.89 |
| Connor McDavid | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 20:05 | 0.24 | 1.85 |
| Jack Roslovic | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 18:26 | 0.18 | 1.60 |
| Trent Frederic | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:56 | 0.49 | 1.47 |
| Adam Henrique | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:37 | 0.25 | 1.41 |
| Spencer Stastney | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:22 | 0.09 | 1.19 |
| Evan Bouchard | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:38 | 0.03 | 1.14 |
| Mattias Ekholm | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:35 | 0.06 | 1.02 |
| Curtis Lazar | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:03 | 0.00 | 0.53 |
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:22 | 0.24 | 0.49 |
Los Angeles Kings Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warren Foegele | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 16:51 | 0.59 | 0.97 |
| Joel Edmundson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18:15 | 0.02 | 0.30 |
| Joel Armia | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4:46 | 0.01 | 0.23 |
| Alex Laferriere | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:34 | 0.11 | 0.09 |
| Quinton Byfield | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:23 | 0.23 | -0.28 |
| Corey Perry | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:32 | 0.13 | -0.41 |
| Trevor Moore | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 14:46 | 0.45 | -0.48 |
| Mikey Anderson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:05 | 0.00 | -0.60 |
| Artemi Panarin | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:11 | 0.47 | -0.61 |
| Drew Doughty | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:15 | 0.04 | -0.63 |
| Anze Kopitar | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:25 | 0.00 | -0.75 |
| Brandt Clarke | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:58 | 0.00 | -0.90 |
| Adrian Kempe | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:32 | 0.08 | -1.17 |
| Taylor Ward | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:02 | 0.18 | -1.25 |
| Alex Turcotte | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:15 | 0.09 | -1.31 |
| Jeff Malott | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:46 | 0.01 | -1.41 |
| Brian Dumoulin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:12 | 0.00 | -1.75 |
| Cody Ceci | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:32 | 0.02 | -2.29 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Ingram | Edmonton Oilers | 21 | 22 | 95.5% | 1.28 | W |
| Anton Forsberg | Los Angeles Kings | 18 | 22 | 81.8% | -1.13 | |
| Darcy Kuemper | Los Angeles Kings | 11 | 15 | 73.3% | -3.03 | L |
Analysis
The Edmonton Oilers defeated the Los Angeles Kings 8–1 on Feb 26, 2026, a decisive 7-goal win.
Los Angeles Kings generated 2.52 expected goals to Edmonton Oilers's 3.29 — the run of play matched the result, with Edmonton Oilers earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Jake Walman led all skaters with a Game Score of 3.42 on 2 goals, 4 shots on goal.
Connor Ingram stopped 21 of 22, worth 1.28 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Edmonton Oilers vs Los Angeles Kings game?
The Edmonton Oilers beat the Los Angeles Kings 8–1 on Feb 26, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Edmonton Oilers 8, Los Angeles Kings 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Jake Walman led all skaters at 3.42, on 2G, 0A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Los Angeles Kings generated 2.52 expected goals and Edmonton Oilers generated 3.29, so Edmonton Oilers created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Edmonton Oilers put 37 shots on goal and Los Angeles Kings put 22. High-danger chances went 13 to 11.
How did the goaltenders play?
Connor Ingram stopped 21 of 22 (1.28 goals saved above expected); Anton Forsberg stopped 18 of 22 (-1.13 goals saved above expected).