Montréal Canadiens at Los Angeles Kings
NHL game between the Montréal Canadiens and the Los Angeles Kings on Mar 07, 2026. Final score: Montréal Canadiens 4, Los Angeles Kings 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 07, 2026 |
| Venue | Crypto.com Arena |
| Montréal Canadiens score | 4 |
| Los Angeles Kings 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 | Juraj Slafkovský | L | 2 | 1 | 4 | 16:38 | 1.21 | 2.19 |
| 2nd | Nick Suzuki | C | 1 | 2 | 5 | 17:14 | 0.52 | 1.78 |
| 3rd | Brandt Clarke | D | 0 | 2 | 3 | 24:41 | 0.09 | 1.38 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Montréal Canadiens–Los Angeles Kings) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 14:12 | LAK | Anze Kopitar | Adrian Kempe, Artemi Panarin | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 03:09 | MTL | Jake Evans | Kirby Dach, Zachary Bolduc | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 15:41 | MTL | Juraj Slafkovský | Nick Suzuki, Alexandre Carrier | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 17:31 | LAK | Scott Laughton | Jared Wright, Brandt Clarke | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 3rd 06:44 | LAK | Alex Laferriere | Brandt Clarke, Trevor Moore | 5v5 | 2–3 |
| 3rd 14:38 | MTL | Juraj Slafkovský | Lane Hutson, Nick Suzuki | 4v5 | 3–3 |
| 3rd 15:27 | MTL | Nick Suzuki | Juraj Slafkovský, Cole Caufield | 5v5 | 4–3 |
Team Comparison
| Montréal Canadiens | Los Angeles Kings | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 23 | 39 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.62 | 4.94 |
| High-danger shots | 12 | 16 |
| Corsi % | 33.6% | 66.4% |
| Power play | 1/1 | 0/3 |
| Faceoff % | 51.1% | 48.9% |
| Hits | 21 | 32 |
| Blocks | 15 | 13 |
| Giveaways | 10 | 13 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 8 |
Montréal Canadiens Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juraj Slafkovský | L | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 16:38 | 1.21 | 2.19 |
| Nick Suzuki | C | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 17:14 | 0.52 | 1.78 |
| Alexandre Carrier | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18:31 | 0.00 | 0.84 |
| Jake Evans | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 17:03 | 0.02 | 0.80 |
| Lane Hutson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 21:55 | 0.31 | 0.79 |
| Zachary Bolduc | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13:39 | 0.11 | 0.74 |
| Cole Caufield | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 13:16 | 0.16 | 0.64 |
| Kirby Dach | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:48 | 0.03 | 0.64 |
| Mike Matheson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24:25 | 0.02 | 0.15 |
| Josh Anderson | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13:53 | 0.69 | 0.15 |
| Kaiden Guhle | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24:26 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Oliver Kapanen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:34 | 0.27 | 0.15 |
| Phillip Danault | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:18 | 0.07 | 0.10 |
| Arber Xhekaj | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:10 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Brendan Gallagher | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:51 | 0.02 | 0.00 |
| Alex Newhook | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:18 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Noah Dobson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:31 | 0.03 | 0.00 |
| Ivan Demidov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:30 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Los Angeles Kings Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandt Clarke | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 24:41 | 0.09 | 1.38 |
| Alex Laferriere | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 20:48 | 0.88 | 0.95 |
| Scott Laughton | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 15:08 | 0.08 | 0.90 |
| Anze Kopitar | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 22:55 | 0.65 | 0.75 |
| Adrian Kempe | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 22:10 | 0.29 | 0.74 |
| Jared Wright | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 10:44 | 0.49 | 0.74 |
| Artemi Panarin | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 23:46 | 0.42 | 0.54 |
| Trevor Moore | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18:05 | 0.17 | 0.54 |
| Mikey Anderson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:47 | 0.00 | 0.50 |
| Samuel Helenius | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7:08 | 0.49 | 0.35 |
| Alex Turcotte | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:56 | 0.00 | 0.30 |
| Jeff Malott | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6:42 | 0.11 | 0.10 |
| Taylor Ward | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8:04 | 0.30 | 0.10 |
| Quinton Byfield | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:26 | 0.14 | 0.05 |
| Drew Doughty | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:04 | 0.02 | 0.05 |
| Cody Ceci | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:59 | 0.04 | 0.00 |
| Joel Edmundson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:58 | 0.13 | 0.00 |
| Brian Dumoulin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:31 | 0.09 | -0.05 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jakub Dobes | Montréal Canadiens | 36 | 39 | 92.3% | 2.80 | W |
| Darcy Kuemper | Los Angeles Kings | 19 | 23 | 82.6% | -1.00 | L |
Analysis
The Montréal Canadiens defeated the Los Angeles Kings 4–3 on Mar 07, 2026, a one-goal game.
Los Angeles Kings generated 4.94 expected goals to Montréal Canadiens's 2.62 — Los Angeles Kings owned the better of the chances but Montréal Canadiens took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Juraj Slafkovský led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.19 on 2 goals, 1 assist, 4 shots on goal.
Jakub Dobes stopped 36 of 39, worth 2.8 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Montréal Canadiens vs Los Angeles Kings game?
The Montréal Canadiens beat the Los Angeles Kings 4–3 on Mar 07, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Montréal Canadiens 4, Los Angeles Kings 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Juraj Slafkovský led all skaters at 2.19, on 2G, 1A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Los Angeles Kings generated 4.94 expected goals and Montréal Canadiens generated 2.62, so Los Angeles Kings created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Montréal Canadiens put 23 shots on goal and Los Angeles Kings put 39. High-danger chances went 12 to 16.
How did the goaltenders play?
Jakub Dobes stopped 36 of 39 (2.8 goals saved above expected); Darcy Kuemper stopped 19 of 23 (-1.0 goals saved above expected).