Los Angeles Kings at Seattle Kraken
NHL game between the Los Angeles Kings and the Seattle Kraken on Apr 13, 2026. Final score: Los Angeles Kings 5, Seattle Kraken 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 13, 2026 |
| Venue | Climate Pledge Arena |
| Los Angeles Kings score | 5 |
| Seattle Kraken 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 | 8 | 20:17 | 1.07 | 2.58 |
| 2nd | Alex Laferriere | R | 1 | 1 | 5 | 21:10 | 0.51 | 2.25 |
| 3rd | Trevor Moore | L | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:31 | 0.11 | 2.13 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Los Angeles Kings–Seattle Kraken) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 02:43 | LAK | Quinton Byfield | — | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 13:19 | LAK | Quinton Byfield | — | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 2nd 07:13 | LAK | Trevor Moore | Alex Laferriere | 5v5 | 3–0 |
| 3rd 01:53 | SEA | Adam Larsson | Matty Beniers, Jaden Schwartz | 5v5 | 3–1 |
| 3rd 08:08 | SEA | Frederick Gaudreau | Kaapo Kakko | 5v5 | 3–2 |
| 3rd 12:29 | LAK | Adrian Kempe | Anze Kopitar, Trevor Moore | 5v5 | 4–2 |
| 3rd 17:33 | SEA | Bobby McMann | Matty Beniers, Chandler Stephenson | 6v5 | 4–3 |
| 3rd 19:58 | LAK | Alex Laferriere | Joel Edmundson | 5v5 | 5–3 |
Team Comparison
| Los Angeles Kings | Seattle Kraken | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 5 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 30 | 31 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 4.08 | 2.83 |
| High-danger shots | 11 | 13 |
| Corsi % | 47.8% | 52.2% |
| Power play | 0/0 | 0/0 |
| Faceoff % | 55.4% | 44.6% |
| Hits | 16 | 20 |
| Blocks | 18 | 11 |
| Giveaways | 18 | 11 |
| Takeaways | 2 | 5 |
Los Angeles Kings Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinton Byfield | R | 2 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 20:17 | 1.07 | 2.58 |
| Alex Laferriere | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 21:10 | 0.51 | 2.25 |
| Trevor Moore | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 18:31 | 0.11 | 2.13 |
| Joel Edmundson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16:39 | 0.01 | 1.18 |
| Anze Kopitar | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:05 | 0.64 | 1.18 |
| Adrian Kempe | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 17:18 | 0.62 | 1.16 |
| Mikey Anderson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:17 | 0.00 | 0.57 |
| Drew Doughty | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:31 | 0.03 | 0.52 |
| Brandt Clarke | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:58 | 0.07 | 0.50 |
| Cody Ceci | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:45 | 0.16 | 0.46 |
| Brian Dumoulin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:25 | 0.02 | 0.45 |
| Samuel Helenius | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6:44 | 0.23 | 0.24 |
| Mathieu Joseph | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:30 | 0.00 | 0.16 |
| Taylor Ward | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:20 | 0.04 | 0.15 |
| Joel Armia | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:44 | 0.05 | 0.14 |
| Artemi Panarin | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:27 | 0.00 | 0.08 |
| Scott Laughton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:19 | 0.14 | -0.20 |
| Jared Wright | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13:00 | 0.27 | -0.23 |
Seattle Kraken Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick Gaudreau | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 18:17 | 0.11 | 1.17 |
| Matty Beniers | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 18:06 | 0.08 | 0.97 |
| Kaapo Kakko | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14:07 | 0.14 | 0.73 |
| Jaden Schwartz | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16:49 | 0.54 | 0.56 |
| Ryan Winterton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:07 | 0.25 | 0.24 |
| Jacob Melanson | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7:41 | 0.09 | 0.23 |
| Adam Larsson | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 19:16 | 0.06 | 0.22 |
| Chandler Stephenson | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:29 | 0.09 | 0.15 |
| Berkly Catton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:20 | 0.34 | 0.06 |
| Bobby McMann | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 17:54 | 0.20 | 0.05 |
| Brandon Montour | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 23:58 | 0.11 | -0.10 |
| Eeli Tolvanen | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:44 | 0.41 | -0.26 |
| Oscar Fisker Molgaard | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:26 | 0.00 | -0.29 |
| Ryker Evans | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:37 | 0.03 | -0.38 |
| Ryan Lindgren | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:42 | 0.01 | -0.41 |
| Vince Dunn | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 15:44 | 0.10 | -0.47 |
| Jamie Oleksiak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:24 | 0.03 | -0.56 |
| Jordan Eberle | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:03 | 0.22 | -0.74 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anton Forsberg | Los Angeles Kings | 30 | 33 | 90.3% | -0.19 | W |
| Nikke Kokko | Seattle Kraken | 25 | 29 | 86.2% | -0.37 | L |
Analysis
The Los Angeles Kings defeated the Seattle Kraken 5–3 on Apr 13, 2026.
Seattle Kraken generated 2.83 expected goals to Los Angeles Kings's 4.08 — the run of play matched the result, with Los Angeles Kings earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Quinton Byfield led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.58 on 2 goals, 8 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Los Angeles Kings vs Seattle Kraken game?
The Los Angeles Kings beat the Seattle Kraken 5–3 on Apr 13, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Los Angeles Kings 5, Seattle Kraken 3.
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 2.58, on 2G, 0A and 8 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Seattle Kraken generated 2.83 expected goals and Los Angeles Kings generated 4.08, so Los Angeles Kings created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Los Angeles Kings put 30 shots on goal and Seattle Kraken put 31. High-danger chances went 11 to 13.
How did the goaltenders play?
Anton Forsberg stopped 30 of 33 (-0.19 goals saved above expected); Nikke Kokko stopped 25 of 29 (-0.37 goals saved above expected).