Los Angeles Kings at New York Rangers
NHL game between the Los Angeles Kings and the New York Rangers on Mar 16, 2026. Final score: Los Angeles Kings 4, New York Rangers 1.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 16, 2026 |
| Venue | Madison Square Garden |
| Los Angeles Kings score | 4 |
| New York Rangers score | 1 |
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 | 2 | 3 | 18:51 | 0.42 | 1.98 |
| 2nd | Mikey Anderson | D | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20:58 | 0.31 | 1.49 |
| 3rd | Quinton Byfield | R | 0 | 2 | 3 | 18:58 | 0.49 | 1.28 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Los Angeles Kings–New York Rangers) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 13:29 | LAK | Drew Doughty | Mikey Anderson, Artemi Panarin | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 04:31 | LAK | Mikey Anderson | Alex Laferriere, Quinton Byfield | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 2nd 04:59 | LAK | Alex Laferriere | Anze Kopitar, Quinton Byfield | 4v5 | 3–0 |
| 3rd 02:29 | NYR | Vincent Trocheck | Adam Fox, Mika Zibanejad | 5v4 | 3–1 |
| 3rd 18:12 | LAK | Trevor Moore | Alex Laferriere | 6v5 | 4–1 |
Team Comparison
| Los Angeles Kings | New York Rangers | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 1 |
| Shots on goal | 26 | 22 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.47 | 1.96 |
| High-danger shots | 17 | 10 |
| Corsi % | 51.0% | 49.0% |
| Power play | 1/2 | 1/2 |
| Faceoff % | 46.7% | 53.3% |
| Hits | 26 | 20 |
| Blocks | 12 | 12 |
| Giveaways | 14 | 19 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 4 |
Los Angeles Kings Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Laferriere | R | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 18:51 | 0.42 | 1.98 |
| Mikey Anderson | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 20:58 | 0.31 | 1.49 |
| Quinton Byfield | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 18:58 | 0.49 | 1.28 |
| Trevor Moore | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 18:42 | 0.30 | 0.85 |
| Drew Doughty | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 21:18 | 0.01 | 0.75 |
| Anze Kopitar | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 18:37 | 0.37 | 0.74 |
| Artemi Panarin | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15:42 | 0.16 | 0.54 |
| Samuel Helenius | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:21 | 0.03 | 0.25 |
| Alex Turcotte | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:16 | 0.05 | 0.20 |
| Jared Wright | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:25 | 0.10 | 0.15 |
| Mathieu Joseph | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:26 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Brian Dumoulin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:31 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Jeff Malott | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 11:59 | 0.41 | 0.05 |
| Cody Ceci | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:25 | 0.02 | 0.05 |
| Scott Laughton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:04 | 0.13 | 0.05 |
| Taylor Ward | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:28 | 0.20 | 0.05 |
| Brandt Clarke | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:37 | 0.04 | 0.00 |
| Joel Edmundson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:08 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
New York Rangers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Fox | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 23:13 | 0.08 | 0.79 |
| Vincent Trocheck | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 21:33 | 0.15 | 0.65 |
| Mika Zibanejad | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 19:45 | 0.00 | 0.64 |
| Will Cuylle | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:16 | 0.00 | 0.20 |
| Adam Edstrom | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:42 | 0.01 | 0.15 |
| Noah Laba | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:19 | 0.10 | 0.15 |
| Vladislav Gavrikov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:14 | 0.01 | 0.10 |
| Will Borgen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:39 | 0.04 | 0.10 |
| Tye Kartye | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:35 | 0.06 | 0.10 |
| Taylor Raddysh | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:21 | 0.01 | 0.05 |
| Jaroslav Chmelar | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:41 | 0.18 | 0.05 |
| Urho Vaakanainen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:51 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Gabe Perreault | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:21 | 0.38 | 0.00 |
| Braden Schneider | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:35 | 0.04 | 0.00 |
| Alexis Lafrenière | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:41 | 0.35 | -0.05 |
| Matthew Robertson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:24 | 0.02 | -0.10 |
| J.T. Miller | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 20:33 | 0.42 | -0.10 |
| Conor Sheary | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:09 | 0.04 | -0.15 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darcy Kuemper | Los Angeles Kings | 21 | 22 | 95.5% | 1.39 | W |
| Igor Shesterkin | New York Rangers | 22 | 25 | 88.0% | -0.34 | L |
Analysis
The Los Angeles Kings defeated the New York Rangers 4–1 on Mar 16, 2026.
New York Rangers generated 1.96 expected goals to Los Angeles Kings's 3.47 — the run of play matched the result, with Los Angeles Kings earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Alex Laferriere led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.98 on 1 goal, 2 assists, 3 shots on goal.
Darcy Kuemper stopped 21 of 22, worth 1.39 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Los Angeles Kings vs New York Rangers game?
The Los Angeles Kings beat the New York Rangers 4–1 on Mar 16, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Los Angeles Kings 4, New York Rangers 1.
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 1.98, on 1G, 2A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
New York Rangers generated 1.96 expected goals and Los Angeles Kings generated 3.47, so Los Angeles Kings created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Los Angeles Kings put 26 shots on goal and New York Rangers put 22. High-danger chances went 17 to 10.
How did the goaltenders play?
Darcy Kuemper stopped 21 of 22 (1.39 goals saved above expected); Igor Shesterkin stopped 22 of 25 (-0.34 goals saved above expected).