Toronto Maple Leafs at Los Angeles Kings
NHL game between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Los Angeles Kings on Apr 04, 2026. Final score: Toronto Maple Leafs 6, Los Angeles Kings 7.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 04, 2026 |
| Venue | Crypto.com Arena |
| Toronto Maple Leafs score | 6 |
| Los Angeles Kings score | 7 |
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 | Adrian Kempe | R | 2 | 2 | 7 | 20:02 | 0.71 | 3.30 |
| 2nd | Artemi Panarin | L | 1 | 2 | 5 | 22:19 | 0.47 | 2.69 |
| 3rd | Matthew Knies | L | 2 | 2 | 2 | 19:44 | 0.20 | 2.58 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Toronto Maple Leafs–Los Angeles Kings) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 04:19 | TOR | Matthew Knies | Max Domi | 4v4 | 1–0 |
| 1st 13:42 | TOR | Steven Lorentz | — | 5v4 | 2–0 |
| 2nd 01:11 | LAK | Quinton Byfield | Jared Wright, Trevor Moore | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 03:55 | LAK | Adrian Kempe | Mikey Anderson | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 2nd 09:18 | TOR | John Tavares | — | 4v5 | 3–2 |
| 2nd 14:53 | LAK | Artemi Panarin | Brandt Clarke, Adrian Kempe | 5v5 | 3–3 |
| 2nd 19:47 | TOR | Easton Cowan | John Tavares, Matthew Knies | 4v5 | 4–3 |
| 3rd 05:46 | LAK | Adrian Kempe | Artemi Panarin, Joel Edmundson | 5v5 | 4–4 |
| 3rd 06:14 | LAK | Samuel Helenius | Taylor Ward, Cody Ceci | 5v5 | 4–5 |
| 3rd 07:22 | LAK | Alex Laferriere | Trevor Moore | 5v5 | 4–6 |
| 3rd 09:37 | TOR | Nicholas Robertson | Dakota Joshua | 5v5 | 5–6 |
| 3rd 13:29 | TOR | Matthew Knies | John Tavares, Matias Maccelli | 5v5 | 6–6 |
| OT 02:33 | LAK | Quinton Byfield | Artemi Panarin, Adrian Kempe | 3v3 | 6–7 |
Team Comparison
| Toronto Maple Leafs | Los Angeles Kings | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 6 | 7 |
| Shots on goal | 20 | 40 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.49 | 4.67 |
| High-danger shots | 8 | 23 |
| Corsi % | — | — |
| Power play | 2/4 | 0/5 |
| Faceoff % | — | — |
| Hits | 0 | 0 |
| Blocks | 0 | 0 |
| Giveaways | 0 | 0 |
| Takeaways | 0 | 0 |
Toronto Maple Leafs Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Knies | L | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 19:44 | 0.20 | 2.58 |
| John Tavares | C | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 20:21 | 0.51 | 1.47 |
| Dakota Joshua | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 10:38 | 0.00 | 1.44 |
| Matias Maccelli | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11:44 | 0.07 | 0.80 |
| Steven Lorentz | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 10:33 | 0.26 | 0.65 |
| Nicholas Robertson | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 10:14 | 0.45 | 0.55 |
| Max Domi | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14:19 | 0.20 | 0.12 |
| Brandon Carlo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:15 | 0.10 | 0.11 |
| Bo Groulx | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:48 | 0.02 | 0.07 |
| Easton Cowan | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 18:06 | 0.22 | -0.06 |
| Michael Pezzetta | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5:05 | 0.00 | -0.09 |
| Calle Jarnkrok | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:51 | 0.00 | -0.23 |
| Jake McCabe | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23:45 | 0.03 | -0.29 |
| Morgan Rielly | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:18 | 0.01 | -0.64 |
| Philippe Myers | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:41 | 0.02 | -0.69 |
| Simon Benoit | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:59 | 0.01 | -0.91 |
| Troy Stecher | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:10 | 0.07 | -0.95 |
| William Nylander | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 23:24 | 0.22 | -1.40 |
Los Angeles Kings Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adrian Kempe | R | 2 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 20:02 | 0.71 | 3.30 |
| Artemi Panarin | L | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 22:19 | 0.47 | 2.69 |
| Quinton Byfield | R | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 21:16 | 0.61 | 2.37 |
| Mikey Anderson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21:48 | 0.02 | 2.10 |
| Trevor Moore | L | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 20:44 | 0.36 | 1.99 |
| Alex Laferriere | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 24:10 | 1.21 | 1.81 |
| Drew Doughty | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 29:20 | 0.09 | 1.58 |
| Brandt Clarke | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20:11 | 0.02 | 1.54 |
| Jared Wright | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10:40 | 0.02 | 1.36 |
| Joel Edmundson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:48 | 0.02 | 1.25 |
| Samuel Helenius | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5:50 | 0.10 | 1.09 |
| Anze Kopitar | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 21:13 | 0.27 | 0.84 |
| Cody Ceci | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12:46 | 0.02 | 0.61 |
| Taylor Ward | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5:17 | 0.02 | 0.46 |
| Jeff Malott | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5:18 | 0.00 | 0.03 |
| Brian Dumoulin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:28 | 0.01 | -0.01 |
| Scott Laughton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:09 | 0.17 | -0.33 |
| Joel Armia | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:28 | 0.17 | -0.48 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Woll | Toronto Maple Leafs | 33 | 40 | 82.5% | -2.73 | O |
| Darcy Kuemper | Los Angeles Kings | 14 | 20 | 70.0% | -3.60 | W |
Analysis
The Los Angeles Kings defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 7–6 on Apr 04, 2026, a one-goal game.
Los Angeles Kings generated 4.67 expected goals to Toronto Maple Leafs's 2.49 — Los Angeles Kings edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.
Adrian Kempe led all skaters with a Game Score of 3.3 on 2 goals, 2 assists, 7 shots on goal.
Joseph Woll stopped 33 of 40, worth -2.73 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Toronto Maple Leafs vs Los Angeles Kings game?
The Los Angeles Kings beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 7–6 on Apr 04, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Los Angeles Kings 7, Toronto Maple Leafs 6.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Adrian Kempe led all skaters at 3.3, on 2G, 2A and 7 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Los Angeles Kings generated 4.67 expected goals and Toronto Maple Leafs generated 2.49, so Los Angeles Kings created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Toronto Maple Leafs put 20 shots on goal and Los Angeles Kings put 40. High-danger chances went 8 to 23.
How did the goaltenders play?
Joseph Woll stopped 33 of 40 (-2.73 goals saved above expected); Darcy Kuemper stopped 14 of 20 (-3.6 goals saved above expected).