Los Angeles Kings at Calgary Flames
NHL game between the Los Angeles Kings and the Calgary Flames on Apr 16, 2026. Final score: Los Angeles Kings 1, Calgary Flames 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 16, 2026 |
| Venue | Scotiabank Saddledome |
| Los Angeles Kings score | 1 |
| Calgary Flames 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 | Zach Whitecloud | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 20:30 | 0.01 | 1.58 |
| 2nd | Quinton Byfield | R | 1 | 0 | 2 | 21:51 | 0.54 | 0.80 |
| 3rd | Morgan Frost | C | 1 | 0 | 2 | 18:55 | 1.06 | 0.75 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Los Angeles Kings–Calgary Flames) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 05:21 | CGY | Morgan Frost | Matvei Gridin, Matt Coronato | 5v4 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 06:43 | LAK | Quinton Byfield | Trevor Moore, Alex Laferriere | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 3rd 06:08 | CGY | Zayne Parekh | Zach Whitecloud, Ryan Strome | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 3rd 19:20 | CGY | Joel Farabee | Zach Whitecloud | 5v6 | 1–3 |
Team Comparison
| Los Angeles Kings | Calgary Flames | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 28 | 21 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.53 | 1.93 |
| High-danger shots | 21 | 10 |
| Corsi % | 59.3% | 40.7% |
| Power play | 0/0 | 0/0 |
| Faceoff % | 44.8% | 55.2% |
| Hits | 12 | 16 |
| Blocks | 17 | 22 |
| Giveaways | 12 | 26 |
| Takeaways | 6 | 3 |
Los Angeles Kings Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinton Byfield | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 21:51 | 0.54 | 0.80 |
| Alex Laferriere | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 20:02 | 0.26 | 0.59 |
| Trevor Moore | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 18:01 | 0.35 | 0.59 |
| Mikey Anderson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:33 | 0.01 | 0.20 |
| Mathieu Joseph | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:33 | 0.23 | 0.15 |
| Cody Ceci | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:26 | 0.02 | 0.15 |
| Joel Edmundson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:44 | 0.32 | 0.10 |
| Taylor Ward | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6:10 | 0.04 | 0.10 |
| Drew Doughty | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:39 | 0.01 | 0.05 |
| Anze Kopitar | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:41 | 0.54 | 0.05 |
| Brandt Clarke | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:34 | 0.02 | 0.05 |
| Scott Laughton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:33 | 0.36 | 0.05 |
| Joel Armia | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:05 | 0.01 | 0.00 |
| Jared Wright | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:38 | 0.02 | 0.00 |
| Adrian Kempe | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:31 | 0.35 | 0.00 |
| Samuel Helenius | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:06 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Artemi Panarin | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:26 | 0.45 | -0.10 |
| Brian Dumoulin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:08 | 0.00 | -0.15 |
Calgary Flames Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Whitecloud | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 20:30 | 0.01 | 1.58 |
| Morgan Frost | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 18:55 | 1.06 | 0.75 |
| Matt Coronato | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:24 | 0.18 | 0.74 |
| Zayne Parekh | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 22:10 | 0.06 | 0.70 |
| Ryan Strome | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 12:56 | 0.00 | 0.64 |
| Matvei Gridin | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18:34 | 0.02 | 0.59 |
| Joel Farabee | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 20:40 | 0.53 | 0.55 |
| Adam Klapka | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:21 | 0.06 | 0.15 |
| Brayden Pachal | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:08 | 0.01 | 0.15 |
| A. Wiebe | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:50 | 0.01 | 0.05 |
| Yegor Sharangovich | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:13 | 0.01 | 0.05 |
| Rory Kerins | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:26 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Hunter Brzustewicz | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:53 | 0.01 | 0.05 |
| Victor Olofsson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:03 | 0.05 | 0.00 |
| Olli Määttä | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:12 | 0.02 | -0.05 |
| Mikael Backlund | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:22 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Blake Coleman | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:37 | 0.06 | -0.10 |
| Aydar Suniev | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:46 | 0.20 | -0.10 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anton Forsberg | Los Angeles Kings | 17 | 19 | 90.0% | -0.98 | L |
| Arsenii Sergeev | Calgary Flames | 27 | 28 | 96.4% | 1.05 | W |
Analysis
The Calgary Flames defeated the Los Angeles Kings 3–1 on Apr 16, 2026.
Calgary Flames generated 1.93 expected goals to Los Angeles Kings's 3.53 — Los Angeles Kings owned the better of the chances but Calgary Flames took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Zach Whitecloud led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.58 on 2 assists, 2 shots on goal.
Arsenii Sergeev stopped 27 of 28, worth 1.05 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Los Angeles Kings vs Calgary Flames game?
The Calgary Flames beat the Los Angeles Kings 3–1 on Apr 16, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Calgary Flames 3, Los Angeles Kings 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Zach Whitecloud led all skaters at 1.58, on 0G, 2A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Calgary Flames generated 1.93 expected goals and Los Angeles Kings generated 3.53, 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 28 shots on goal and Calgary Flames put 21. High-danger chances went 21 to 10.
How did the goaltenders play?
Anton Forsberg stopped 17 of 19 (-0.98 goals saved above expected); Arsenii Sergeev stopped 27 of 28 (1.05 goals saved above expected).