Los Angeles Kings at Calgary Flames
NHL game between the Los Angeles Kings and the Calgary Flames on Mar 24, 2026. Final score: Los Angeles Kings 2, Calgary Flames 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 24, 2026 |
| Venue | Scotiabank Saddledome |
| Los Angeles Kings score | 2 |
| Calgary Flames score | 3 |
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 | Quinton Byfield | R | 2 | 0 | 3 | 19:50 | 0.37 | 1.61 |
| 2nd | Zayne Parekh | D | 1 | 0 | 5 | 17:43 | 0.23 | 1.07 |
| 3rd | Trevor Moore | L | 0 | 1 | 3 | 19:33 | 0.33 | 0.92 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Los Angeles Kings–Calgary Flames) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 02:35 | LAK | Quinton Byfield | Joel Armia, Drew Doughty | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 14:50 | CGY | Olli Määttä | Victor Olofsson, Ryan Strome | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 3rd 00:17 | LAK | Quinton Byfield | Trevor Moore, Alex Laferriere | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 3rd 13:02 | CGY | Zayne Parekh | Matt Coronato, Matvei Gridin | 5v3 | 2–2 |
| P5 00:00 | CGY | Morgan Frost | — | 1v0 | 2–2 |
| P5 00:00 | LAK | Artemi Panarin | — | 0v1 | 2–2 |
| P5 00:00 | CGY | Yegor Sharangovich | — | 1v0 | 2–2 |
Team Comparison
| Los Angeles Kings | Calgary Flames | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 25 | 23 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.16 | 4.29 |
| High-danger shots | 6 | 14 |
| Corsi % | 51.8% | 48.2% |
| Power play | 0/2 | 1/3 |
| Faceoff % | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Hits | 22 | 19 |
| Blocks | 14 | 16 |
| Giveaways | 16 | 15 |
| Takeaways | 6 | 4 |
Los Angeles Kings Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinton Byfield | R | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 19:50 | 0.37 | 1.61 |
| Trevor Moore | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 19:33 | 0.33 | 0.92 |
| Joel Armia | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 10:24 | 0.00 | 0.87 |
| Drew Doughty | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 25:48 | 0.05 | 0.78 |
| Alex Laferriere | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20:10 | 0.11 | 0.59 |
| Jeff Malott | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7:16 | 0.10 | 0.29 |
| Mathieu Joseph | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:59 | 0.11 | 0.25 |
| Joel Edmundson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:28 | 0.06 | 0.23 |
| Artemi Panarin | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 22:05 | 0.43 | 0.17 |
| Brandt Clarke | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:49 | 0.11 | 0.16 |
| Samuel Helenius | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:15 | 0.01 | 0.14 |
| Mikey Anderson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 21:15 | 0.13 | 0.11 |
| Jared Wright | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:59 | 0.11 | 0.10 |
| Adrian Kempe | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:46 | 0.01 | -0.06 |
| Anze Kopitar | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:45 | 0.00 | -0.06 |
| Brian Dumoulin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:08 | 0.00 | -0.11 |
| Scott Laughton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:05 | 0.08 | -0.44 |
| Cody Ceci | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:30 | 0.04 | -0.54 |
Calgary Flames Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zayne Parekh | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 17:43 | 0.23 | 1.07 |
| Victor Olofsson | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:09 | 0.52 | 0.74 |
| Matvei Gridin | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:44 | 0.02 | 0.72 |
| Blake Coleman | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 19:54 | 0.62 | 0.70 |
| Olli Määttä | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 20:25 | 0.16 | 0.65 |
| Matt Coronato | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 19:12 | 0.26 | 0.65 |
| Zach Whitecloud | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 27:42 | 0.00 | 0.42 |
| Morgan Frost | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:08 | 0.27 | 0.32 |
| Mikael Backlund | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:25 | 0.28 | 0.27 |
| Joel Farabee | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:05 | 0.01 | 0.26 |
| Kevin Bahl | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:41 | 0.00 | 0.25 |
| Martin Pospisil | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:12 | 0.00 | 0.23 |
| Ryan Strome | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15:18 | 0.00 | 0.23 |
| Adam Klapka | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:03 | 0.00 | 0.07 |
| Joel Hanley | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:15 | 0.00 | 0.03 |
| Ryan Lomberg | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:26 | 0.00 | -0.01 |
| Yegor Sharangovich | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:59 | 0.11 | -0.07 |
| Hunter Brzustewicz | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:50 | 0.05 | -0.40 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darcy Kuemper | Los Angeles Kings | 21 | 23 | 91.3% | 1.06 | O |
| Dustin Wolf | Calgary Flames | 23 | 25 | 92.0% | 0.54 | W |
Analysis
The Calgary Flames defeated the Los Angeles Kings 3–2 on Mar 24, 2026, a one-goal game.
Calgary Flames generated 4.29 expected goals to Los Angeles Kings's 3.16 — Calgary Flames edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.
Quinton Byfield led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.61 on 2 goals, 3 shots on goal.
Darcy Kuemper stopped 21 of 23, worth 1.06 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Los Angeles Kings vs Calgary Flames game?
The Calgary Flames beat the Los Angeles Kings 3–2 on Mar 24, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Calgary Flames 3, Los Angeles Kings 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Quinton Byfield led all skaters at 1.61, on 2G, 0A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Calgary Flames generated 4.29 expected goals and Los Angeles Kings generated 3.16, so Calgary Flames created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Los Angeles Kings put 25 shots on goal and Calgary Flames put 23. High-danger chances went 6 to 14.
How did the goaltenders play?
Darcy Kuemper stopped 21 of 23 (1.06 goals saved above expected); Dustin Wolf stopped 23 of 25 (0.54 goals saved above expected).