Los Angeles Kings at Vancouver Canucks
NHL game between the Los Angeles Kings and the Vancouver Canucks on Apr 14, 2026. Final score: Los Angeles Kings 3, Vancouver Canucks 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 14, 2026 |
| Venue | Rogers Arena |
| Los Angeles Kings score | 3 |
| Vancouver Canucks 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 | Alex Laferriere | R | 1 | 1 | 3 | 20:34 | 0.49 | 2.46 |
| 2nd | Drew Doughty | D | 0 | 1 | 2 | 22:20 | 0.22 | 2.26 |
| 3rd | Quinton Byfield | R | 1 | 1 | 3 | 19:19 | 0.60 | 1.87 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Los Angeles Kings–Vancouver Canucks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 09:21 | VAN | Elias Pettersson | Kirill Kudryavtsev, Marco Rossi | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 17:15 | LAK | Quinton Byfield | Alex Laferriere, Trevor Moore | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 00:52 | VAN | Jake DeBrusk | Brock Boeser, Filip Hronek | 5v4 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 01:04 | LAK | Adrian Kempe | Anze Kopitar, Artemi Panarin | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 2nd 02:17 | LAK | Alex Laferriere | Drew Doughty, Quinton Byfield | 5v5 | 3–2 |
| 2nd 09:20 | VAN | Zeev Buium | Nils Hoglander, Elias Pettersson | 5v5 | 3–3 |
| OT 02:58 | VAN | Jake DeBrusk | Elias Pettersson, Tom Willander | 3v3 | 3–4 |
Team Comparison
| Los Angeles Kings | Vancouver Canucks | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 34 | 25 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.69 | 2.28 |
| High-danger shots | 19 | 12 |
| Corsi % | 53.3% | 46.7% |
| Power play | 0/0 | 0/0 |
| Faceoff % | 37.1% | 62.9% |
| Hits | 17 | 20 |
| Blocks | 13 | 8 |
| Giveaways | 10 | 17 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 3 |
Los Angeles Kings Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Laferriere | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 20:34 | 0.49 | 2.46 |
| Drew Doughty | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 22:20 | 0.22 | 2.26 |
| Quinton Byfield | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 19:19 | 0.60 | 1.87 |
| Mikey Anderson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:50 | 0.02 | 1.36 |
| Trevor Moore | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18:37 | 0.07 | 1.35 |
| Anze Kopitar | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 22:40 | 0.13 | 1.08 |
| Adrian Kempe | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 20:22 | 0.66 | 1.04 |
| Artemi Panarin | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 23:01 | 0.38 | 1.03 |
| Cody Ceci | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:25 | 0.01 | 0.89 |
| Brian Dumoulin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:15 | 0.00 | 0.62 |
| Joel Armia | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 13:27 | 0.21 | 0.39 |
| Jared Wright | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:17 | 0.29 | 0.18 |
| Scott Laughton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:39 | 0.28 | 0.15 |
| Samuel Helenius | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5:24 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Mathieu Joseph | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6:22 | 0.03 | -0.07 |
| Joel Edmundson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:48 | 0.11 | -0.07 |
| Taylor Ward | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5:52 | 0.02 | -0.10 |
| Brandt Clarke | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 22:39 | 0.05 | -0.20 |
Vancouver Canucks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake DeBrusk | L | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 17:46 | 0.68 | 1.66 |
| Elias Pettersson | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 18:02 | 0.22 | 1.55 |
| Nils Hoglander | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14:03 | 0.20 | 0.86 |
| Kirill Kudryavtsev | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:04 | 0.05 | 0.46 |
| Marco Rossi | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:08 | 0.01 | 0.41 |
| Tom Willander | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 21:20 | 0.12 | 0.27 |
| Brock Boeser | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 22:00 | 0.15 | 0.27 |
| Elias Pettersson | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 13:15 | 0.02 | 0.17 |
| Curtis Douglas | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:12 | 0.00 | -0.16 |
| Marcus Pettersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:53 | 0.05 | -0.18 |
| Linus Karlsson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:23 | 0.14 | -0.19 |
| Aatu Räty | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:02 | 0.09 | -0.28 |
| Zeev Buium | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 25:00 | 0.19 | -0.29 |
| Drew O'Connor | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:43 | 0.05 | -0.41 |
| Filip Hronek | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 23:46 | 0.03 | -0.44 |
| Liam Ohgren | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:18 | 0.06 | -0.49 |
| Teddy Blueger | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:34 | 0.06 | -0.53 |
| Ty Mueller | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:25 | 0.00 | -0.73 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darcy Kuemper | Los Angeles Kings | 21 | 25 | 84.0% | -2.05 | O |
| Kevin Lankinen | Vancouver Canucks | 31 | 34 | 91.2% | 0.49 | W |
Analysis
The Vancouver Canucks defeated the Los Angeles Kings 4–3 on Apr 14, 2026, a one-goal game.
Vancouver Canucks generated 2.28 expected goals to Los Angeles Kings's 3.69 — Los Angeles Kings owned the better of the chances but Vancouver Canucks took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Alex Laferriere led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.46 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 3 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Los Angeles Kings vs Vancouver Canucks game?
The Vancouver Canucks beat the Los Angeles Kings 4–3 on Apr 14, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Vancouver Canucks 4, Los Angeles Kings 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Alex Laferriere led all skaters at 2.46, on 1G, 1A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Vancouver Canucks generated 2.28 expected goals and Los Angeles Kings generated 3.69, so Los Angeles Kings created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Los Angeles Kings put 34 shots on goal and Vancouver Canucks put 25. High-danger chances went 19 to 12.
How did the goaltenders play?
Darcy Kuemper stopped 21 of 25 (-2.05 goals saved above expected); Kevin Lankinen stopped 31 of 34 (0.49 goals saved above expected).