Vancouver Canucks at Los Angeles Kings
NHL game between the Vancouver Canucks and the Los Angeles Kings on Apr 09, 2026. Final score: Vancouver Canucks 1, Los Angeles Kings 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 09, 2026 |
| Venue | Crypto.com Arena |
| Vancouver Canucks score | 1 |
| 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 | Adrian Kempe | R | 2 | 0 | 2 | 18:55 | 0.47 | 2.16 |
| 2nd | Brandt Clarke | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 18:07 | 0.03 | 1.83 |
| 3rd | Artemi Panarin | L | 0 | 2 | 4 | 19:23 | 0.20 | 1.71 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Vancouver Canucks–Los Angeles Kings) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 01:29 | LAK | Adrian Kempe | Brandt Clarke, Artemi Panarin | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 14:17 | VAN | Marcus Pettersson | Brock Boeser, Liam Ohgren | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 1st 15:48 | LAK | Joel Armia | Scott Laughton | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 19:31 | LAK | Adrian Kempe | Joel Edmundson, Artemi Panarin | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 3rd 09:17 | LAK | Trevor Moore | Alex Laferriere, Mikey Anderson | 5v5 | 1–4 |
Team Comparison
| Vancouver Canucks | Los Angeles Kings | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 25 | 26 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.38 | 2.27 |
| High-danger shots | 19 | 12 |
| Corsi % | 53.3% | 46.7% |
| Power play | 0/0 | 0/0 |
| Faceoff % | 36.7% | 63.3% |
| Hits | 21 | 19 |
| Blocks | 11 | 15 |
| Giveaways | 17 | 17 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 3 |
Vancouver Canucks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brock Boeser | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:14 | 0.17 | 0.79 |
| Filip Hronek | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 26:18 | 0.05 | 0.33 |
| Liam Ohgren | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:09 | 0.02 | 0.33 |
| Zeev Buium | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23:13 | 0.07 | 0.32 |
| Aatu Räty | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 11:58 | 0.21 | 0.31 |
| Nils Hoglander | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:18 | 0.10 | 0.22 |
| Marco Rossi | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:50 | 0.00 | 0.20 |
| Curtis Douglas | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:54 | 0.29 | 0.17 |
| P.O Joseph | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:04 | 0.06 | -0.08 |
| Drew O'Connor | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:06 | 0.55 | -0.15 |
| Elias Pettersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:20 | 0.02 | -0.16 |
| Marcus Pettersson | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 20:03 | 0.10 | -0.17 |
| Jake DeBrusk | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:18 | 0.30 | -0.29 |
| Teddy Blueger | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:59 | 0.04 | -0.44 |
| Elias Pettersson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:31 | 0.07 | -0.49 |
| Linus Karlsson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:56 | 0.23 | -0.51 |
| Max Sasson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 12:43 | 0.14 | -0.64 |
| Tom Willander | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:48 | 0.00 | -1.27 |
Los Angeles Kings Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adrian Kempe | R | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 18:55 | 0.47 | 2.16 |
| Brandt Clarke | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:07 | 0.03 | 1.83 |
| Artemi Panarin | L | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 19:23 | 0.20 | 1.71 |
| Joel Edmundson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 20:03 | 0.24 | 1.58 |
| Trevor Moore | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 18:18 | 0.48 | 1.20 |
| Alex Laferriere | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18:57 | 0.15 | 1.03 |
| Joel Armia | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 12:38 | 0.14 | 0.87 |
| Mikey Anderson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 23:05 | 0.01 | 0.85 |
| Scott Laughton | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14:10 | 0.13 | 0.81 |
| Anze Kopitar | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:09 | 0.09 | 0.80 |
| Drew Doughty | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:20 | 0.03 | 0.26 |
| Taylor Ward | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:10 | 0.20 | 0.16 |
| Quinton Byfield | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:33 | 0.26 | 0.14 |
| Samuel Helenius | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:42 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Jared Wright | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:52 | 0.07 | 0.10 |
| Cody Ceci | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:03 | 0.00 | -0.04 |
| Brian Dumoulin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:27 | 0.00 | -0.12 |
| Jeff Malott | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:08 | 0.00 | -0.14 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Tolopilo | Vancouver Canucks | 22 | 26 | 84.6% | -1.49 | L |
| Anton Forsberg | Los Angeles Kings | 24 | 25 | 96.0% | 1.44 | W |
Analysis
The Los Angeles Kings defeated the Vancouver Canucks 4–1 on Apr 09, 2026.
Los Angeles Kings generated 2.27 expected goals to Vancouver Canucks's 2.38 — Vancouver Canucks owned the better of the chances but Los Angeles Kings took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Adrian Kempe led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.16 on 2 goals, 2 shots on goal.
Anton Forsberg stopped 24 of 25, worth 1.44 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Vancouver Canucks vs Los Angeles Kings game?
The Los Angeles Kings beat the Vancouver Canucks 4–1 on Apr 09, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Los Angeles Kings 4, Vancouver Canucks 1.
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 2.16, on 2G, 0A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Los Angeles Kings generated 2.27 expected goals and Vancouver Canucks generated 2.38, so Vancouver Canucks created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Vancouver Canucks put 25 shots on goal and Los Angeles Kings put 26. High-danger chances went 19 to 12.
How did the goaltenders play?
Nikita Tolopilo stopped 22 of 26 (-1.49 goals saved above expected); Anton Forsberg stopped 24 of 25 (1.44 goals saved above expected).