Colorado Avalanche at Los Angeles Kings
NHL game between the Colorado Avalanche and the Los Angeles Kings on Mar 02, 2026. Final score: Colorado Avalanche 4, Los Angeles Kings 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 02, 2026 |
| Venue | Crypto.com Arena |
| Colorado Avalanche score | 4 |
| 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 | Martin Necas | C | 1 | 2 | 2 | 20:25 | 0.12 | 2.18 |
| 2nd | Gabriel Landeskog | L | 1 | 2 | 5 | 18:44 | 0.48 | 1.98 |
| 3rd | Nathan MacKinnon | C | 1 | 1 | 8 | 21:07 | 0.80 | 1.29 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Colorado Avalanche–Los Angeles Kings) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 04:27 | COL | Nathan MacKinnon | Martin Necas, Gabriel Landeskog | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 10:13 | COL | Gabriel Landeskog | Brent Burns, Martin Necas | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 1st 17:20 | LAK | Brandt Clarke | Anze Kopitar | 5v4 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 08:32 | LAK | Angus Booth | Brian Dumoulin, Adrian Kempe | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 3rd 15:05 | COL | Devon Toews | Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar | 5v5 | 3–2 |
| 3rd 19:58 | COL | Martin Necas | Gabriel Landeskog | 5v5 | 4–2 |
Team Comparison
| Colorado Avalanche | Los Angeles Kings | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 39 | 21 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.33 | 1.47 |
| High-danger shots | 12 | 9 |
| Corsi % | 62.9% | 37.1% |
| Power play | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| Faceoff % | 53.6% | 46.4% |
| Hits | 13 | 36 |
| Blocks | 11 | 23 |
| Giveaways | 23 | 13 |
| Takeaways | 2 | 5 |
Colorado Avalanche Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Necas | C | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 20:25 | 0.12 | 2.18 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | L | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 18:44 | 0.48 | 1.98 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 21:07 | 0.80 | 1.29 |
| Devon Toews | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 22:29 | 0.15 | 0.85 |
| Cale Makar | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 25:26 | 0.18 | 0.64 |
| Brent Burns | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 18:13 | 0.11 | 0.59 |
| Ross Colton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:23 | 0.35 | 0.10 |
| Jack Drury | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:03 | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| Brock Nelson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:13 | 0.45 | 0.05 |
| Artturi Lehkonen | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3:21 | 0.05 | 0.00 |
| Gavin Brindley | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:30 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Zakhar Bardakov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:14 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Victor Olofsson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:09 | 0.30 | 0.00 |
| Josh Manson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:23 | 0.13 | -0.05 |
| Valeri Nichushkin | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:06 | 0.12 | -0.05 |
| Brett Kulak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:21 | 0.03 | -0.05 |
| Parker Kelly | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:40 | 0.03 | -0.10 |
| Sam Malinski | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:07 | 0.03 | -0.15 |
Los Angeles Kings Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anze Kopitar | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 20:08 | 0.04 | 0.89 |
| Angus Booth | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 12:18 | 0.15 | 0.85 |
| Brandt Clarke | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 23:30 | 0.96 | 0.60 |
| Adrian Kempe | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 20:52 | 0.07 | 0.59 |
| Brian Dumoulin | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15:02 | 0.01 | 0.59 |
| Jeff Malott | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 10:01 | 0.17 | 0.40 |
| Joel Edmundson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:39 | 0.02 | 0.40 |
| Alex Laferriere | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:18 | 0.10 | 0.35 |
| Mikey Anderson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:35 | 0.00 | 0.25 |
| Taylor Ward | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:01 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Samuel Helenius | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:28 | 0.01 | 0.15 |
| Jared Wright | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:42 | 0.05 | 0.15 |
| Corey Perry | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:15 | 0.26 | 0.10 |
| Cody Ceci | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24:24 | 0.03 | 0.10 |
| Alex Turcotte | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:49 | 0.25 | 0.05 |
| Kenny Connors | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 10:14 | 0.08 | 0.05 |
| Warren Foegele | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:11 | 0.06 | 0.05 |
| Artemi Panarin | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:24 | 0.22 | -0.05 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mackenzie Blackwood | Colorado Avalanche | 19 | 21 | 90.5% | -0.20 | W |
| Anton Forsberg | Los Angeles Kings | 35 | 38 | 92.1% | 0.52 | L |
Analysis
The Colorado Avalanche defeated the Los Angeles Kings 4–2 on Mar 02, 2026.
Los Angeles Kings generated 1.47 expected goals to Colorado Avalanche's 3.33 — the run of play matched the result, with Colorado Avalanche earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Martin Necas led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.18 on 1 goal, 2 assists, 2 shots on goal.
Anton Forsberg stopped 35 of 38, worth 0.52 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Colorado Avalanche vs Los Angeles Kings game?
The Colorado Avalanche beat the Los Angeles Kings 4–2 on Mar 02, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Colorado Avalanche 4, Los Angeles Kings 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Martin Necas led all skaters at 2.18, on 1G, 2A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Los Angeles Kings generated 1.47 expected goals and Colorado Avalanche generated 3.33, so Colorado Avalanche created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Colorado Avalanche put 39 shots on goal and Los Angeles Kings put 21. High-danger chances went 12 to 9.
How did the goaltenders play?
Mackenzie Blackwood stopped 19 of 21 (-0.2 goals saved above expected); Anton Forsberg stopped 35 of 38 (0.52 goals saved above expected).