Los Angeles Kings at Boston Bruins
NHL game between the Los Angeles Kings and the Boston Bruins on Mar 10, 2026. Final score: Los Angeles Kings 1, Boston Bruins 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 10, 2026 |
| Venue | TD Garden |
| Los Angeles Kings score | 1 |
| Boston Bruins 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 | Mark Kastelic | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 13:01 | 0.16 | 0.89 |
| 2nd | Mason Lohrei | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 19:49 | 0.06 | 0.80 |
| 3rd | Charlie McAvoy | D | 1 | 0 | 3 | 22:26 | 0.38 | 0.75 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Los Angeles Kings–Boston Bruins) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd 08:22 | BOS | Mason Lohrei | Hampus Lindholm, Viktor Arvidsson | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 3rd 14:00 | LAK | Drew Doughty | Trevor Moore, Adrian Kempe | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| OT 00:39 | BOS | Charlie McAvoy | David Pastrnak, Mark Kastelic | 3v3 | 1–2 |
Team Comparison
| Los Angeles Kings | Boston Bruins | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 15 | 23 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.21 | 3.28 |
| High-danger shots | 10 | 12 |
| Corsi % | 50.8% | 49.2% |
| Power play | 0/2 | 0/4 |
| Faceoff % | 44.9% | 55.1% |
| Hits | 22 | 21 |
| Blocks | 17 | 13 |
| Giveaways | 13 | 16 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 5 |
Los Angeles Kings Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Moore | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 19:50 | 0.51 | 0.74 |
| Drew Doughty | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 24:44 | 0.04 | 0.70 |
| Adrian Kempe | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17:04 | 0.22 | 0.54 |
| Mikey Anderson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25:03 | 0.06 | 0.30 |
| Alex Laferriere | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:39 | 0.20 | 0.30 |
| Scott Laughton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:03 | 0.23 | 0.20 |
| Brian Dumoulin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:45 | 0.04 | 0.20 |
| Jeff Malott | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:39 | 0.24 | 0.10 |
| Joel Edmundson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:46 | 0.03 | 0.10 |
| Jared Wright | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:13 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Taylor Ward | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:05 | 0.02 | 0.05 |
| Brandt Clarke | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:25 | 0.09 | 0.00 |
| Anze Kopitar | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:24 | 0.20 | 0.00 |
| Artemi Panarin | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:57 | 0.05 | 0.00 |
| Alex Turcotte | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:42 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Quinton Byfield | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:24 | 0.10 | -0.15 |
| Cody Ceci | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:48 | 0.00 | -0.20 |
| Samuel Helenius | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:47 | 0.14 | -0.32 |
Boston Bruins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Kastelic | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:01 | 0.16 | 0.89 |
| Mason Lohrei | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 19:49 | 0.06 | 0.80 |
| Charlie McAvoy | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 22:26 | 0.38 | 0.75 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 13:20 | 0.32 | 0.59 |
| David Pastrnak | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 23:03 | 0.23 | 0.54 |
| Hampus Lindholm | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 19:44 | 0.03 | 0.44 |
| Tanner Jeannot | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:23 | 0.22 | 0.25 |
| Michael Eyssimont | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:04 | 0.26 | 0.20 |
| Fraser Minten | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:30 | 0.24 | 0.20 |
| Andrew Peeke | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:35 | 0.08 | 0.15 |
| Jonathan Aspirot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:46 | 0.05 | 0.10 |
| Morgan Geekie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 16:36 | 0.29 | 0.05 |
| Elias Lindholm | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:29 | 0.39 | 0.05 |
| Marat Khusnutdinov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:07 | 0.27 | 0.05 |
| Casey Mittelstadt | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:06 | 0.04 | -0.05 |
| Sean Kuraly | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:21 | 0.09 | -0.05 |
| Pavel Zacha | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:20 | 0.04 | -0.10 |
| Nikita Zadorov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:37 | 0.01 | -0.32 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darcy Kuemper | Los Angeles Kings | 21 | 23 | 91.3% | 1.61 | O |
| Jeremy Swayman | Boston Bruins | 15 | 16 | 93.3% | 0.97 | W |
Analysis
The Boston Bruins defeated the Los Angeles Kings 2–1 on Mar 10, 2026, a one-goal game.
Boston Bruins generated 3.28 expected goals to Los Angeles Kings's 2.21 — Boston Bruins edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.
Mark Kastelic led all skaters with a Game Score of 0.89 on 1 assist, 1 shots on goal.
Darcy Kuemper stopped 21 of 23, worth 1.61 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Los Angeles Kings vs Boston Bruins game?
The Boston Bruins beat the Los Angeles Kings 2–1 on Mar 10, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Boston Bruins 2, Los Angeles Kings 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Mark Kastelic led all skaters at 0.89, on 0G, 1A and 1 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Boston Bruins generated 3.28 expected goals and Los Angeles Kings generated 2.21, so Boston Bruins created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Los Angeles Kings put 15 shots on goal and Boston Bruins put 23. High-danger chances went 10 to 12.
How did the goaltenders play?
Darcy Kuemper stopped 21 of 23 (1.61 goals saved above expected); Jeremy Swayman stopped 15 of 16 (0.97 goals saved above expected).