Los Angeles Kings at New Jersey Devils
NHL game between the Los Angeles Kings and the New Jersey Devils on Mar 14, 2026. Final score: Los Angeles Kings 4, New Jersey Devils 6.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 14, 2026 |
| Venue | Prudential Center |
| Los Angeles Kings score | 4 |
| New Jersey Devils score | 6 |
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 | Nico Hischier | C | 2 | 2 | 4 | 20:26 | 0.75 | 2.71 |
| 2nd | Arseny Gritsyuk | R | 1 | 1 | 5 | 15:53 | 0.68 | 2.39 |
| 3rd | Cody Glass | C | 1 | 0 | 2 | 14:11 | 0.17 | 1.64 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Los Angeles Kings–New Jersey Devils) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 07:58 | NJD | Cody Glass | Arseny Gritsyuk | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 11:04 | NJD | Nico Hischier | Timo Meier, Luke Hughes | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 2nd 04:15 | LAK | Anze Kopitar | Brandt Clarke, Artemi Panarin | 4v5 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 06:03 | LAK | Artemi Panarin | Joel Edmundson, Adrian Kempe | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 2nd 11:43 | LAK | Taylor Ward | Brandt Clarke, Samuel Helenius | 5v5 | 3–2 |
| 3rd 00:25 | NJD | Arseny Gritsyuk | Lenni Hameenaho, Dougie Hamilton | 5v5 | 3–3 |
| 3rd 12:42 | NJD | Nico Hischier | Connor Brown, Jesper Bratt | 5v4 | 3–4 |
| 3rd 13:42 | LAK | Anze Kopitar | Artemi Panarin, Brandt Clarke | 4v5 | 4–4 |
| 3rd 17:31 | NJD | Jack Hughes | Nico Hischier, Dougie Hamilton | 5v4 | 4–5 |
| 3rd 19:52 | NJD | Timo Meier | Nico Hischier | 5v6 | 4–6 |
Team Comparison
| Los Angeles Kings | New Jersey Devils | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 6 |
| Shots on goal | 31 | 28 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 4.00 | 3.84 |
| High-danger shots | 18 | 10 |
| Corsi % | 54.0% | 46.0% |
| Power play | 2/3 | 2/3 |
| Faceoff % | 45.6% | 54.4% |
| Hits | 22 | 16 |
| Blocks | 13 | 14 |
| Giveaways | 13 | 17 |
| Takeaways | 2 | 4 |
Los Angeles Kings Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artemi Panarin | L | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 20:20 | 0.16 | 1.63 |
| Brandt Clarke | D | 0 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 20:19 | 0.04 | 1.49 |
| Taylor Ward | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 9:44 | 0.04 | 1.42 |
| Samuel Helenius | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 10:24 | 0.67 | 1.29 |
| Anze Kopitar | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 19:37 | 1.33 | 1.11 |
| Jeff Malott | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:42 | 0.16 | 0.80 |
| Drew Doughty | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23:15 | 0.02 | 0.57 |
| Joel Edmundson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:27 | 0.06 | 0.34 |
| Mathieu Joseph | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:42 | 0.12 | 0.24 |
| Scott Laughton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:23 | 0.01 | 0.23 |
| Mikey Anderson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:35 | 0.01 | 0.23 |
| Jared Wright | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:07 | 0.43 | 0.23 |
| Cody Ceci | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:09 | 0.06 | 0.21 |
| Adrian Kempe | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18:24 | 0.11 | 0.14 |
| Brian Dumoulin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:10 | 0.00 | 0.14 |
| Alex Laferriere | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:20 | 0.29 | -0.25 |
| Trevor Moore | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:51 | 0.38 | -0.45 |
| Quinton Byfield | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:34 | 0.25 | -0.54 |
New Jersey Devils Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Hischier | C | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 20:26 | 0.75 | 2.71 |
| Arseny Gritsyuk | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 15:53 | 0.68 | 2.39 |
| Cody Glass | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 14:11 | 0.17 | 1.64 |
| Lenni Hameenaho | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 11:40 | 0.01 | 1.30 |
| Dougie Hamilton | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 20:37 | 0.03 | 1.12 |
| Connor Brown | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16:21 | 0.27 | 1.00 |
| Timo Meier | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 18:49 | 0.34 | 0.77 |
| Jonas Siegenthaler | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:41 | 0.18 | 0.73 |
| Jack Hughes | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 18:05 | 0.17 | 0.49 |
| Maxim Tsyplakov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:08 | 0.15 | 0.30 |
| Luke Hughes | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 22:09 | 0.05 | 0.29 |
| Johnathan Kovacevic | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:25 | 0.06 | 0.26 |
| Jesper Bratt | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13:47 | 0.04 | 0.19 |
| Nick Bjugstad | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:09 | 0.00 | 0.17 |
| Paul Cotter | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:26 | 0.29 | 0.11 |
| Simon Nemec | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:57 | 0.01 | 0.07 |
| Brenden Dillon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:05 | 0.06 | -0.19 |
| Dawson Mercer | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:50 | 0.42 | -0.59 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anton Forsberg | Los Angeles Kings | 22 | 27 | 81.5% | -1.31 | L |
| Jake Allen | New Jersey Devils | 27 | 31 | 87.1% | -0.23 | W |
Analysis
The New Jersey Devils defeated the Los Angeles Kings 6–4 on Mar 14, 2026.
New Jersey Devils generated 3.84 expected goals to Los Angeles Kings's 4.0 — Los Angeles Kings owned the better of the chances but New Jersey Devils took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Nico Hischier led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.71 on 2 goals, 2 assists, 4 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Los Angeles Kings vs New Jersey Devils game?
The New Jersey Devils beat the Los Angeles Kings 6–4 on Mar 14, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was New Jersey Devils 6, Los Angeles Kings 4.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Nico Hischier led all skaters at 2.71, on 2G, 2A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
New Jersey Devils generated 3.84 expected goals and Los Angeles Kings generated 4.0, 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?
Los Angeles Kings put 31 shots on goal and New Jersey Devils put 28. High-danger chances went 18 to 10.
How did the goaltenders play?
Anton Forsberg stopped 22 of 27 (-1.31 goals saved above expected); Jake Allen stopped 27 of 31 (-0.23 goals saved above expected).