Los Angeles Kings at Colorado Avalanche
NHL game between the Los Angeles Kings and the Colorado Avalanche on Sep 30, 2026. Final score: Los Angeles Kings 4, Colorado Avalanche 8.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 30, 2026 |
| Venue | Ball Arena |
| Los Angeles Kings score | 4 |
| Colorado Avalanche score | 8 |
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 | Nathan MacKinnon | C | 2 | 0 | 8 | 17:44 | 0.64 | 2.24 |
| 2nd | Parker Kelly | C | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12:53 | 0.10 | 2.14 |
| 3rd | Nicolas Roy | C | 1 | 0 | 2 | 12:12 | 0.43 | 1.96 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Los Angeles Kings–Colorado Avalanche) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 06:33 | COL | Brock Nelson | Jaden Schwartz, Nazem Kadri | 5v4 | 0–1 |
| 1st 15:14 | LAK | Brian Dumoulin | Alex Laferriere, Alex Turcotte | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 1st 17:58 | COL | Parker Kelly | Josh Manson | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 00:23 | COL | Nathan MacKinnon | Nazem Kadri, Cale Makar | 5v3 | 1–3 |
| 2nd 01:28 | LAK | Joel Armia | Erik Haula, Cody Ceci | 5v4 | 2–3 |
| 2nd 08:33 | COL | Nathan MacKinnon | Martin Necas, Brent Burns | 5v5 | 2–4 |
| 2nd 16:01 | COL | Nicolas Roy | Jaden Schwartz, Parker Kelly | 5v5 | 2–5 |
| 2nd 17:50 | LAK | Trevor Moore | Mikey Anderson | 5v4 | 3–5 |
| 2nd 18:34 | COL | Artturi Lehkonen | Brock Nelson, Devon Toews | 5v4 | 3–6 |
| 3rd 11:51 | LAK | Artemi Panarin | Drew Doughty, Alex Laferriere | 5v6 | 4–6 |
| 3rd 14:03 | COL | Gabriel Landeskog | Cale Makar | 5v5 | 4–7 |
| 3rd 15:06 | COL | Artturi Lehkonen | Brock Nelson, Devon Toews | 5v4 | 4–8 |
Team Comparison
| Los Angeles Kings | Colorado Avalanche | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 8 |
| Shots on goal | 31 | 29 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.94 | 2.95 |
| High-danger shots | 24 | 21 |
| Corsi % | 55.4% | 44.6% |
| Power play | 1/4 | 4/5 |
| Faceoff % | 63.8% | 36.2% |
| Hits | 17 | 19 |
| Blocks | 15 | 15 |
| Giveaways | 10 | 11 |
| Takeaways | 7 | 3 |
Los Angeles Kings Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Laferriere | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 15:31 | 0.24 | 1.13 |
| Joel Armia | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 12:55 | 0.16 | 1.06 |
| Erik Haula | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 15:26 | 0.23 | 0.92 |
| Brian Dumoulin | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 16:30 | 0.07 | 0.65 |
| Drew Doughty | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 22:41 | 0.04 | 0.60 |
| Brandt Clarke | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:57 | 0.08 | 0.52 |
| Artemi Panarin | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 20:16 | 0.26 | 0.42 |
| Trevor Moore | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 14:56 | 0.17 | 0.22 |
| Alex Turcotte | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:35 | 0.18 | 0.17 |
| Mikey Anderson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:21 | 0.06 | 0.16 |
| Samuel Helenius | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6:59 | 0.04 | 0.12 |
| Quinton Byfield | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:59 | 0.31 | 0.09 |
| Andre Lee | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7:56 | 0.41 | 0.04 |
| Cody Ceci | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:24 | 0.04 | -0.16 |
| Mats Zuccarello | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:59 | 0.00 | -0.29 |
| Joel Edmundson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:34 | 0.02 | -0.42 |
| Adrian Kempe | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:23 | 0.50 | -0.49 |
| Scott Laughton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:07 | 0.13 | -0.58 |
Colorado Avalanche Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 17:44 | 0.64 | 2.24 |
| Parker Kelly | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 12:53 | 0.10 | 2.14 |
| Nicolas Roy | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 12:12 | 0.43 | 1.96 |
| Brent Burns | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15:23 | 0.05 | 1.68 |
| Cale Makar | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 18:14 | 0.19 | 1.64 |
| Brock Nelson | C | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 19:14 | 0.09 | 1.56 |
| Josh Manson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:31 | 0.02 | 1.54 |
| Nazem Kadri | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 17:57 | 0.06 | 1.45 |
| Jaden Schwartz | L | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 12:49 | 0.35 | 1.43 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 17:52 | 0.10 | 1.42 |
| Martin Necas | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 19:11 | 0.25 | 1.30 |
| Artturi Lehkonen | L | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 19:27 | 0.43 | 1.22 |
| Sam Malinski | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:27 | 0.08 | 1.21 |
| Fedor Svechkov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:28 | 0.07 | 0.60 |
| Devon Toews | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 20:04 | 0.01 | 0.58 |
| T. Hughes | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:35 | 0.09 | 0.10 |
| Brett Kulak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:44 | 0.00 | 0.07 |
| Noah Juulsen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:15 | 0.00 | -0.70 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darcy Kuemper | Los Angeles Kings | 21 | 29 | 72.4% | -5.05 | L |
| Mackenzie Blackwood | Colorado Avalanche | 27 | 31 | 87.1% | -1.06 | W |
Analysis
The Colorado Avalanche defeated the Los Angeles Kings 8–4 on Sep 30, 2026, a decisive 4-goal win.
Colorado Avalanche generated 2.95 expected goals to Los Angeles Kings's 2.94 — the run of play matched the result, with Colorado Avalanche earning the better chances as well as the goals; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Nathan MacKinnon led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.24 on 2 goals, 8 shots on goal.
Mackenzie Blackwood stopped 27 of 31, worth -1.06 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Los Angeles Kings vs Colorado Avalanche game?
The Colorado Avalanche beat the Los Angeles Kings 8–4 on Sep 30, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Colorado Avalanche 8, Los Angeles Kings 4.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Nathan MacKinnon led all skaters at 2.24, on 2G, 0A and 8 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Colorado Avalanche generated 2.95 expected goals and Los Angeles Kings generated 2.94, so Colorado Avalanche created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Los Angeles Kings put 31 shots on goal and Colorado Avalanche put 29. High-danger chances went 24 to 21.