Boston Bruins at Los Angeles Kings
NHL game between the Boston Bruins and the Los Angeles Kings on Oct 17, 2026. Final score: Boston Bruins 4, Los Angeles Kings 1.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 17, 2026 |
| Venue | Crypto.com Arena |
| Boston Bruins score | 4 |
| 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 | Marat Khusnutdinov | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 11:07 | 0.59 | 1.77 |
| 2nd | David Pastrnak | R | 1 | 1 | 3 | 20:57 | 0.27 | 1.50 |
| 3rd | JJ Peterka | R | 1 | 0 | 2 | 18:01 | 0.57 | 1.05 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Boston Bruins–Los Angeles Kings) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 00:31 | LAK | Alex Laferriere | Adrian Kempe, Brandt Clarke | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 02:43 | BOS | David Pastrnak | — | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 3rd 13:36 | BOS | Marat Khusnutdinov | Matthew Poitras, Morgan Geekie | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 3rd 18:02 | BOS | Elias Lindholm | Marat Khusnutdinov, Charlie McAvoy | 5v4 EN | 3–1 |
| 3rd 19:42 | BOS | JJ Peterka | David Pastrnak, Fraser Minten | 6v5 EN | 4–1 |
Team Comparison
| Boston Bruins | Los Angeles Kings | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 1 |
| Shots on goal | 28 | 26 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.13 | 2.66 |
| High-danger shots | 18 | 20 |
| Corsi % | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Power play | 0/2 | 0/2 |
| Faceoff % | 53.0% | 47.0% |
| Hits | 25 | 25 |
| Blocks | 19 | 22 |
| Giveaways | 24 | 11 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 7 |
Boston Bruins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marat Khusnutdinov | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 11:07 | 0.59 | 1.77 |
| David Pastrnak | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 20:57 | 0.27 | 1.50 |
| JJ Peterka | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 18:01 | 0.57 | 1.05 |
| Matthew Poitras | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 10:29 | 0.18 | 1.00 |
| Sean Kuraly | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:19 | 0.08 | 0.92 |
| Fraser Minten | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 20:30 | 0.24 | 0.76 |
| Charlie McAvoy | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 25:55 | 0.05 | 0.67 |
| Mason Lohrei | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:24 | 0.15 | 0.65 |
| Morgan Geekie | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:47 | 0.04 | 0.64 |
| Tanner Jeannot | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:05 | 0.24 | 0.63 |
| Mark Kastelic | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:22 | 0.01 | 0.61 |
| Jonathan Aspirot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:58 | 0.00 | 0.58 |
| Elias Lindholm | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 16:45 | 0.56 | 0.35 |
| Frederic Brunet | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:48 | 0.00 | 0.16 |
| Will Borgen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:55 | 0.01 | 0.10 |
| Hampus Lindholm | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:28 | 0.01 | -0.03 |
| James Hagens | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:17 | 0.07 | -0.40 |
| Casey Mittelstadt | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:53 | 0.06 | -0.62 |
Los Angeles Kings Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Laferriere | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 21:04 | 0.51 | 0.90 |
| Adrian Kempe | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21:31 | 0.22 | 0.80 |
| Joel Edmundson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 18:40 | 0.21 | 0.47 |
| Artemi Panarin | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 24:19 | 0.26 | 0.40 |
| Brian Dumoulin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13:01 | 0.25 | 0.30 |
| Drew Doughty | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:53 | 0.06 | 0.30 |
| Joel Armia | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:04 | 0.25 | 0.17 |
| Trevor Moore | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:49 | 0.17 | 0.14 |
| Mikey Anderson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:16 | 0.01 | 0.07 |
| Scott Laughton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:06 | 0.17 | 0.07 |
| Andre Lee | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:30 | 0.08 | -0.08 |
| Erik Haula | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:08 | 0.00 | -0.15 |
| Quinton Byfield | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:55 | 0.20 | -0.16 |
| Samuel Helenius | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7:41 | 0.27 | -0.18 |
| Cody Ceci | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:25 | 0.00 | -0.22 |
| Erik Gustafsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:21 | 0.00 | -0.25 |
| Corey Perry | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:14 | 0.00 | -0.28 |
| Brandt Clarke | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 21:25 | 0.00 | -0.32 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Swayman | Boston Bruins | 25 | 26 | 96.2% | 1.62 | W |
| Anton Forsberg | Los Angeles Kings | 24 | 26 | 92.3% | 0.27 | L |
Analysis
The Boston Bruins defeated the Los Angeles Kings 4–1 on Oct 17, 2026.
Los Angeles Kings generated 2.66 expected goals to Boston Bruins's 3.13 — the run of play matched the result, with Boston Bruins earning the better chances as well as the goals; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Marat Khusnutdinov led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.77 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 2 shots on goal.
Jeremy Swayman stopped 25 of 26, worth 1.62 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Boston Bruins vs Los Angeles Kings game?
The Boston Bruins beat the Los Angeles Kings 4–1 on Oct 17, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Boston Bruins 4, Los Angeles Kings 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Marat Khusnutdinov led all skaters at 1.77, on 1G, 1A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Los Angeles Kings generated 2.66 expected goals and Boston Bruins generated 3.13, so Boston Bruins created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Boston Bruins put 28 shots on goal and Los Angeles Kings put 26. High-danger chances went 18 to 20.