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 | Mikey Anderson | D | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20:58 | 0.31 | 2.83 |
| 2nd | Alex Laferriere | R | 1 | 2 | 3 | 18:51 | 0.55 | 2.42 |
| 3rd | Drew Doughty | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 21:18 | 0.01 | 1.75 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mikey Anderson | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 20:58 | 0.31 | 2.83 |
| Alex Laferriere | R | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 18:51 | 0.55 | 2.42 |
| Drew Doughty | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 21:18 | 0.01 | 1.75 |
| Quinton Byfield | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 18:58 | 0.55 | 1.47 |
| Trevor Moore | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 18:42 | 0.30 | 1.15 |
| Anze Kopitar | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 18:37 | 0.46 | 1.11 |
| Artemi Panarin | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15:42 | 0.20 | 0.72 |
| Samuel Helenius | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:21 | 0.03 | 0.51 |
| Brian Dumoulin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:31 | 0.00 | 0.40 |
| Jared Wright | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:25 | 0.10 | 0.39 |
| Mathieu Joseph | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:26 | 0.00 | 0.35 |
| Jeff Malott | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 11:59 | 0.41 | 0.34 |
| Taylor Ward | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:28 | 0.20 | 0.32 |
| Alex Turcotte | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:16 | 0.05 | 0.22 |
| Cody Ceci | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:25 | 0.02 | -0.03 |
| Scott Laughton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:04 | 0.15 | -0.06 |
| Brandt Clarke | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:37 | 0.05 | -0.22 |
| Joel Edmundson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:08 | 0.00 | -0.46 |
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 | 0.86 |
| Vladislav Gavrikov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:14 | 0.01 | 0.28 |
| Mika Zibanejad | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 19:45 | 0.00 | 0.23 |
| Noah Laba | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:19 | 0.10 | 0.20 |
| Jaroslav Chmelar | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:41 | 0.18 | 0.17 |
| Taylor Raddysh | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:21 | 0.01 | 0.17 |
| Tye Kartye | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:35 | 0.06 | 0.09 |
| Vincent Trocheck | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 21:33 | 0.21 | 0.07 |
| Adam Edstrom | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:42 | 0.01 | 0.03 |
| Will Cuylle | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:16 | 0.00 | -0.08 |
| Alexis Lafrenière | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:41 | 0.38 | -0.10 |
| Conor Sheary | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:09 | 0.04 | -0.13 |
| Gabe Perreault | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:21 | 0.38 | -0.25 |
| Urho Vaakanainen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:51 | 0.00 | -0.25 |
| Matthew Robertson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:24 | 0.02 | -0.37 |
| Will Borgen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:39 | 0.04 | -0.53 |
| J.T. Miller | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 20:33 | 0.42 | -0.63 |
| Braden Schneider | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:35 | 0.04 | -0.75 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darcy Kuemper | Los Angeles Kings | 21 | 22 | 95.5% | 0.89 | W |
| Igor Shesterkin | New York Rangers | 22 | 25 | 88.0% | -0.22 | 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.
Mikey Anderson led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.83 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 1 shots on goal.
Darcy Kuemper stopped 21 of 22, worth 0.89 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 — Mikey Anderson led all skaters at 2.83, on 1G, 1A and 1 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 (0.89 goals saved above expected); Igor Shesterkin stopped 22 of 25 (-0.22 goals saved above expected).