Calgary Flames at Los Angeles Kings
NHL game between the Calgary Flames and the Los Angeles Kings on Feb 28, 2026. Final score: Calgary Flames 0, Los Angeles Kings 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 28, 2026 |
| Venue | Crypto.com Arena |
| Calgary Flames score | 0 |
| Los Angeles Kings score | 2 |
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 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 19:38 | 0.69 | 1.74 |
| 2nd | Quinton Byfield | R | 0 | 1 | 2 | 20:16 | 0.07 | 1.49 |
| 3rd | Cody Ceci | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23:06 | 0.00 | 1.42 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Calgary Flames–Los Angeles Kings) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 15:36 | LAK | Alex Laferriere | Quinton Byfield, Trevor Moore | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 3rd 19:22 | LAK | Adrian Kempe | Artemi Panarin | 5v6 | 0–2 |
Team Comparison
| Calgary Flames | Los Angeles Kings | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 29 | 37 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.15 | 3.18 |
| High-danger shots | 18 | 10 |
| Corsi % | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Power play | 0/0 | 0/0 |
| Faceoff % | 47.3% | 52.7% |
| Hits | 20 | 26 |
| Blocks | 14 | 20 |
| Giveaways | 10 | 16 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 5 |
Calgary Flames Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Whitecloud | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:15 | 0.01 | 0.79 |
| Yan Kuznetsov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:47 | 0.01 | 0.69 |
| Adam Klapka | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13:45 | 0.33 | 0.50 |
| Matvei Gridin | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 17:00 | 0.54 | 0.42 |
| Morgan Frost | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:11 | 0.26 | 0.37 |
| Joel Farabee | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:08 | 0.32 | 0.09 |
| Nazem Kadri | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 18:00 | 0.55 | 0.01 |
| Yegor Sharangovich | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:33 | 0.00 | -0.01 |
| Blake Coleman | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:23 | 0.11 | -0.04 |
| Matt Coronato | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 17:32 | 0.23 | -0.16 |
| Martin Pospisil | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:21 | 0.00 | -0.18 |
| John Beecher | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 9:03 | 0.17 | -0.20 |
| Joel Hanley | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:57 | 0.02 | -0.25 |
| Mikael Backlund | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:56 | 0.33 | -0.38 |
| Zayne Parekh | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:28 | 0.04 | -0.57 |
| MacKenzie Weegar | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:17 | 0.04 | -0.67 |
| Connor Zary | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:55 | 0.04 | -0.75 |
| Kevin Bahl | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:56 | 0.03 | -1.01 |
Los Angeles Kings Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Laferriere | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 19:38 | 0.69 | 1.74 |
| Quinton Byfield | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 20:16 | 0.07 | 1.49 |
| Cody Ceci | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23:06 | 0.00 | 1.42 |
| Trevor Moore | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 18:48 | 0.32 | 1.32 |
| Mikey Anderson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:27 | 0.00 | 1.13 |
| Adrian Kempe | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 16:47 | 0.43 | 0.70 |
| Brian Dumoulin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:53 | 0.07 | 0.61 |
| Samuel Helenius | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:28 | 0.04 | 0.39 |
| Artemi Panarin | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 17:33 | 0.21 | 0.31 |
| Alex Turcotte | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:40 | 0.31 | 0.19 |
| Jeff Malott | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:43 | 0.04 | 0.16 |
| Jacob Moverare | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:25 | 0.04 | 0.14 |
| Taylor Ward | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 10:10 | 0.32 | 0.06 |
| Corey Perry | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:44 | 0.03 | 0.01 |
| Warren Foegele | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:35 | 0.01 | -0.02 |
| Anze Kopitar | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:31 | 0.44 | -0.22 |
| Brandt Clarke | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 22:58 | 0.16 | -0.33 |
| Joel Edmundson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:18 | 0.27 | -0.65 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dustin Wolf | Calgary Flames | 35 | 36 | 97.2% | 2.06 | L |
| Anton Forsberg | Los Angeles Kings | 29 | 29 | 100.0% | 3.03 | W |
Analysis
The Los Angeles Kings defeated the Calgary Flames 2–0 on Feb 28, 2026.
Los Angeles Kings generated 3.18 expected goals to Calgary Flames's 3.15 — 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 1.74 on 1 goal, 7 shots on goal.
Anton Forsberg stopped 29 of 29, worth 3.03 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Calgary Flames vs Los Angeles Kings game?
The Los Angeles Kings beat the Calgary Flames 2–0 on Feb 28, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Los Angeles Kings 2, Calgary Flames 0.
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 1.74, on 1G, 0A and 7 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Los Angeles Kings generated 3.18 expected goals and Calgary Flames generated 3.15, so Los Angeles Kings created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Calgary Flames put 29 shots on goal and Los Angeles Kings put 37. High-danger chances went 18 to 10.
How did the goaltenders play?
Dustin Wolf stopped 35 of 36 (2.06 goals saved above expected); Anton Forsberg stopped 29 of 29 (3.03 goals saved above expected).