Nashville Predators at Los Angeles Kings
NHL game between the Nashville Predators and the Los Angeles Kings on Apr 02, 2026. Final score: Nashville Predators 5, Los Angeles Kings 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 02, 2026 |
| Venue | Crypto.com Arena |
| Nashville Predators score | 5 |
| Los Angeles Kings 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 | Roman Josi | D | 0 | 1 | 4 | 27:49 | 0.33 | 2.29 |
| 2nd | Steven Stamkos | C | 1 | 0 | 3 | 20:40 | 0.28 | 1.82 |
| 3rd | Adrian Kempe | R | 2 | 0 | 4 | 20:26 | 0.58 | 1.80 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Nashville Predators–Los Angeles Kings) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 00:52 | NSH | Filip Forsberg | Jonathan Marchessault, Erik Haula | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 03:47 | NSH | Zachary L'Heureux | Brady Skjei | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 2nd 02:02 | NSH | Jonathan Marchessault | Matthew Wood, Justin Barron | 5v5 | 3–0 |
| 2nd 06:09 | LAK | Adrian Kempe | Artemi Panarin | 5v5 | 3–1 |
| 2nd 08:19 | NSH | Steven Stamkos | Ryan O'Reilly, Roman Josi | 5v5 | 4–1 |
| 2nd 13:29 | LAK | Adrian Kempe | Joel Edmundson, Anze Kopitar | 5v5 | 4–2 |
| 2nd 15:45 | LAK | Scott Laughton | Joel Armia, Mikey Anderson | 5v5 | 4–3 |
| 3rd 09:57 | LAK | Joel Armia | Jared Wright, Brian Dumoulin | 5v5 | 4–4 |
| P5 00:00 | NSH | Luke Evangelista | — | 0v1 | 4–4 |
Team Comparison
| Nashville Predators | Los Angeles Kings | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 5 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 34 | 33 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 6.01 | 5.27 |
| High-danger shots | 23 | 20 |
| Corsi % | 51.6% | 48.4% |
| Power play | 0/4 | 0/3 |
| Faceoff % | 43.8% | 56.2% |
| Hits | 19 | 32 |
| Blocks | 16 | 15 |
| Giveaways | 11 | 19 |
| Takeaways | 7 | 1 |
Nashville Predators Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Josi | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 27:49 | 0.33 | 2.29 |
| Steven Stamkos | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 20:40 | 0.28 | 1.82 |
| Ryan O'Reilly | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 22:39 | 0.54 | 1.54 |
| Zachary L'Heureux | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 16:55 | 0.32 | 1.45 |
| Brady Skjei | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 24:59 | 0.01 | 1.43 |
| Jonathan Marchessault | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 21:12 | 0.59 | 1.17 |
| Matthew Wood | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:00 | 0.24 | 0.37 |
| Erik Haula | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:31 | 0.06 | 0.26 |
| Filip Forsberg | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 20:34 | 0.37 | 0.20 |
| Reid Schaefer | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:05 | 0.05 | 0.15 |
| Fedor Svechkov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:54 | 0.00 | 0.12 |
| Justin Barron | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:18 | 0.01 | -0.03 |
| Joakim Kemell | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:12 | 0.13 | -0.08 |
| Tyson Jost | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 14:29 | 0.48 | -0.16 |
| Nick Perbix | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:02 | 0.02 | -0.20 |
| Luke Evangelista | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:50 | 0.05 | -0.22 |
| Nicolas Hague | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:30 | 0.00 | -0.57 |
| Adam Wilsby | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:36 | 0.03 | -0.74 |
Los Angeles Kings Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adrian Kempe | R | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 20:26 | 0.58 | 1.80 |
| Joel Armia | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 13:08 | 0.87 | 1.74 |
| Scott Laughton | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 16:54 | 0.35 | 1.14 |
| Mikey Anderson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21:52 | 0.01 | 1.00 |
| Jared Wright | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 11:50 | 0.16 | 0.81 |
| Drew Doughty | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 26:11 | 0.01 | 0.69 |
| Artemi Panarin | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 20:53 | 0.07 | 0.61 |
| Anze Kopitar | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 20:34 | 0.00 | 0.50 |
| Brian Dumoulin | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17:33 | 0.01 | 0.47 |
| Joel Edmundson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 16:47 | 0.08 | 0.33 |
| Samuel Helenius | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:13 | 0.01 | 0.32 |
| Mathieu Joseph | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6:47 | 0.04 | 0.20 |
| Quinton Byfield | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:07 | 0.17 | 0.17 |
| Taylor Ward | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:13 | 0.16 | 0.15 |
| Brandt Clarke | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:40 | 0.03 | 0.06 |
| Alex Laferriere | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 24:08 | 0.48 | -0.10 |
| Cody Ceci | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:32 | 0.00 | -0.11 |
| Trevor Moore | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:12 | 0.22 | -0.16 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juuse Saros | Nashville Predators | 29 | 33 | 87.9% | 0.06 | W |
| Darcy Kuemper | Los Angeles Kings | 30 | 34 | 88.2% | 0.31 | O |
Analysis
The Nashville Predators defeated the Los Angeles Kings 5–4 on Apr 02, 2026, a one-goal game.
Los Angeles Kings generated 5.27 expected goals to Nashville Predators's 6.01 — Nashville Predators edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.
Roman Josi led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.29 on 1 assist, 4 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Nashville Predators vs Los Angeles Kings game?
The Nashville Predators beat the Los Angeles Kings 5–4 on Apr 02, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Nashville Predators 5, Los Angeles Kings 4.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Roman Josi led all skaters at 2.29, on 0G, 1A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Los Angeles Kings generated 5.27 expected goals and Nashville Predators generated 6.01, so Nashville Predators created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Nashville Predators put 34 shots on goal and Los Angeles Kings put 33. High-danger chances went 23 to 20.
How did the goaltenders play?
Juuse Saros stopped 29 of 33 (0.06 goals saved above expected); Darcy Kuemper stopped 30 of 34 (0.31 goals saved above expected).