Los Angeles Kings at Utah Mammoth
NHL game between the Los Angeles Kings and the Utah Mammoth on Mar 22, 2026. Final score: Los Angeles Kings 3, Utah Mammoth 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 22, 2026 |
| Venue | Delta Center |
| Los Angeles Kings score | 3 |
| Utah Mammoth score | 4 |
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 | Lawson Crouse | L | 2 | 1 | 5 | 17:41 | 0.64 | 2.73 |
| 2nd | Nick Schmaltz | C | 2 | 0 | 7 | 15:59 | 0.77 | 2.14 |
| 3rd | Drew Doughty | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 27:51 | 0.02 | 1.70 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Los Angeles Kings–Utah Mammoth) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 07:04 | UTA | Lawson Crouse | John Marino | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 07:40 | LAK | Alex Laferriere | Quinton Byfield | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 1st 09:19 | UTA | Lawson Crouse | Alexander Kerfoot, Kevin Stenlund | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 1st 09:47 | LAK | Quinton Byfield | — | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 2nd 16:11 | UTA | Nick Schmaltz | Clayton Keller, Lawson Crouse | 5v5 | 2–3 |
| 3rd 16:30 | LAK | Artemi Panarin | Drew Doughty | 5v5 | 3–3 |
| OT 01:46 | UTA | Nick Schmaltz | Mikhail Sergachev, Kevin Stenlund | 3v3 | 3–4 |
Team Comparison
| Los Angeles Kings | Utah Mammoth | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 36 | 34 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.72 | 4.16 |
| High-danger shots | 19 | 10 |
| Corsi % | 56.0% | 44.0% |
| Power play | 0/1 | 0/1 |
| Faceoff % | 54.8% | 45.2% |
| Hits | 30 | 31 |
| Blocks | 14 | 20 |
| Giveaways | 16 | 13 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 7 |
Los Angeles Kings Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Doughty | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 27:51 | 0.02 | 1.70 |
| Quinton Byfield | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 21:01 | 0.35 | 1.68 |
| Artemi Panarin | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 20:58 | 0.33 | 1.33 |
| Alex Laferriere | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 20:48 | 0.33 | 0.99 |
| Trevor Moore | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 20:04 | 0.57 | 0.45 |
| Anze Kopitar | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:10 | 0.25 | 0.43 |
| Mikey Anderson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24:18 | 0.02 | 0.40 |
| Mathieu Joseph | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:17 | 0.12 | 0.38 |
| Scott Laughton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 14:53 | 0.48 | 0.20 |
| Brandt Clarke | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 20:44 | 0.29 | 0.17 |
| Adrian Kempe | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:21 | 0.32 | 0.15 |
| Joel Edmundson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:08 | 0.17 | 0.15 |
| Samuel Helenius | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:30 | 0.00 | -0.09 |
| Alex Turcotte | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6:51 | 0.04 | -0.10 |
| Jared Wright | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:14 | 0.12 | -0.10 |
| Joel Armia | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:15 | 0.01 | -0.32 |
| Brian Dumoulin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:59 | 0.04 | -0.44 |
| Cody Ceci | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:56 | 0.01 | -0.47 |
Utah Mammoth Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawson Crouse | L | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 17:41 | 0.64 | 2.73 |
| Nick Schmaltz | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 15:59 | 0.77 | 2.14 |
| Kevin Stenlund | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 15:11 | 0.15 | 1.51 |
| Alexander Kerfoot | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12:30 | 0.01 | 1.23 |
| Clayton Keller | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 16:44 | 0.56 | 1.02 |
| John Marino | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 23:17 | 0.02 | 0.59 |
| Sean Durzi | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:12 | 0.02 | 0.55 |
| Mikhail Sergachev | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 23:35 | 0.05 | 0.49 |
| Jack McBain | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:31 | 0.33 | 0.41 |
| Kailer Yamamoto | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:12 | 0.07 | 0.22 |
| Michael Carcone | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:38 | 0.26 | 0.13 |
| Ian Cole | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:22 | 0.41 | 0.06 |
| MacKenzie Weegar | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:20 | 0.02 | -0.15 |
| Barrett Hayton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:29 | 0.01 | -0.22 |
| Dylan Guenther | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:29 | 0.09 | -0.37 |
| Nate Schmidt | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:26 | 0.02 | -0.39 |
| JJ Peterka | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:20 | 0.03 | -0.39 |
| Logan Cooley | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:22 | 0.02 | -0.50 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darcy Kuemper | Los Angeles Kings | 30 | 34 | 88.2% | -0.52 | O |
| Karel Vejmelka | Utah Mammoth | 33 | 36 | 91.7% | 0.48 | W |
Analysis
The Utah Mammoth defeated the Los Angeles Kings 4–3 on Mar 22, 2026, a one-goal game.
Utah Mammoth generated 4.16 expected goals to Los Angeles Kings's 3.72 — Utah Mammoth edged the chance share as well as the scoreline; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Lawson Crouse led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.73 on 2 goals, 1 assist, 5 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Los Angeles Kings vs Utah Mammoth game?
The Utah Mammoth beat the Los Angeles Kings 4–3 on Mar 22, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Utah Mammoth 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 — Lawson Crouse led all skaters at 2.73, on 2G, 1A and 5 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Utah Mammoth generated 4.16 expected goals and Los Angeles Kings generated 3.72, so Utah Mammoth created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Los Angeles Kings put 36 shots on goal and Utah Mammoth put 34. High-danger chances went 19 to 10.
How did the goaltenders play?
Darcy Kuemper stopped 30 of 34 (-0.52 goals saved above expected); Karel Vejmelka stopped 33 of 36 (0.48 goals saved above expected).