Florida Panthers at Los Angeles Kings
NHL game between the Florida Panthers and the Los Angeles Kings on Oct 06, 2026. Final score: Florida Panthers 2, Los Angeles Kings 1.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 06, 2026 |
| Venue | Crypto.com Arena |
| Florida Panthers score | 2 |
| Los Angeles Kings score | 1 |
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 | Matthew Tkachuk | L | 1 | 0 | 2 | 21:25 | 0.20 | 1.55 |
| 2nd | Erik Haula | L | 0 | 1 | 3 | 16:08 | 0.33 | 0.95 |
| 3rd | Sam Bennett | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 19:29 | 0.18 | 0.90 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Florida Panthers–Los Angeles Kings) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 19:00 | LAK | Alex Laferriere | Erik Haula | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 03:49 | FLA | Seth Jones | Lars Eller | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 3rd 11:20 | FLA | Matthew Tkachuk | Sam Bennett | 5v5 | 2–1 |
Team Comparison
| Florida Panthers | Los Angeles Kings | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 1 |
| Shots on goal | 27 | 20 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.02 | 2.02 |
| High-danger shots | 25 | 12 |
| Corsi % | 58.0% | 42.0% |
| Power play | 0/6 | 0/5 |
| Faceoff % | 45.8% | 54.2% |
| Hits | 33 | 13 |
| Blocks | 14 | 17 |
| Giveaways | 15 | 27 |
| Takeaways | 2 | 6 |
Florida Panthers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Tkachuk | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 21:25 | 0.20 | 1.55 |
| Sam Bennett | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:29 | 0.18 | 0.90 |
| Seth Jones | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 25:33 | 0.15 | 0.90 |
| Lars Eller | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 12:56 | 0.08 | 0.75 |
| Radko Gudas | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:08 | 0.03 | 0.58 |
| Carter Verhaeghe | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:10 | 0.37 | 0.56 |
| Garnet Hathaway | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:52 | 0.00 | 0.49 |
| Niko Mikkola | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:10 | 0.03 | 0.44 |
| Brady Tkachuk | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:12 | 0.35 | 0.43 |
| Brad Marchand | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9:36 | 0.18 | 0.42 |
| Sam Reinhart | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 21:01 | 0.65 | 0.39 |
| Uvis Balinskis | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:13 | 0.03 | 0.38 |
| Bokondji Imama | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6:18 | 0.04 | 0.25 |
| Gustav Forsling | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:22 | 0.02 | 0.15 |
| Dmitry Kulikov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:23 | 0.04 | 0.13 |
| Sandis Vilmanis | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:49 | 0.30 | 0.09 |
| Eetu Luostarinen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:43 | 0.13 | -0.13 |
| Anton Lundell | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:40 | 0.10 | -0.16 |
Los Angeles Kings Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Haula | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 16:08 | 0.33 | 0.95 |
| Alex Laferriere | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 17:10 | 0.16 | 0.77 |
| Adrian Kempe | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 21:42 | 0.28 | 0.58 |
| Artemi Panarin | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 20:25 | 0.30 | 0.30 |
| Quinton Byfield | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:10 | 0.00 | 0.24 |
| Joel Edmundson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:18 | 0.12 | 0.15 |
| Erik Gustafsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:59 | 0.00 | 0.13 |
| Cody Ceci | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:11 | 0.00 | -0.04 |
| Mikey Anderson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:05 | 0.00 | -0.18 |
| Corey Perry | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:42 | 0.00 | -0.18 |
| Mats Zuccarello | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:16 | 0.05 | -0.24 |
| Scott Laughton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:18 | 0.14 | -0.26 |
| Joel Armia | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:29 | 0.22 | -0.47 |
| Alex Turcotte | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:29 | 0.00 | -0.51 |
| Brandt Clarke | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:15 | 0.04 | -0.52 |
| Trevor Moore | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:12 | 0.27 | -0.59 |
| Brian Dumoulin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:29 | 0.10 | -0.60 |
| Drew Doughty | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:46 | 0.00 | -0.63 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Markstrom | Florida Panthers | 19 | 20 | 95.0% | 1.02 | W |
| Darcy Kuemper | Los Angeles Kings | 26 | 28 | 92.9% | 1.02 | L |
Analysis
The Florida Panthers defeated the Los Angeles Kings 2–1 on Oct 06, 2026, a one-goal game.
Los Angeles Kings generated 2.02 expected goals to Florida Panthers's 3.02 — Florida Panthers edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.
Matthew Tkachuk led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.55 on 1 goal, 2 shots on goal.
Jacob Markstrom stopped 19 of 20, worth 1.02 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Florida Panthers vs Los Angeles Kings game?
The Florida Panthers beat the Los Angeles Kings 2–1 on Oct 06, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Florida Panthers 2, Los Angeles Kings 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Matthew Tkachuk led all skaters at 1.55, on 1G, 0A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Los Angeles Kings generated 2.02 expected goals and Florida Panthers generated 3.02, so Florida Panthers created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Florida Panthers put 27 shots on goal and Los Angeles Kings put 20. High-danger chances went 25 to 12.