Los Angeles Kings at New York Rangers
NHL game between the Los Angeles Kings and the New York Rangers on Oct 26, 2026. Final score: Los Angeles Kings 6, New York Rangers 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Venue | Madison Square Garden |
| Los Angeles Kings score | 6 |
| New York Rangers 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 | Drew Doughty | D | 1 | 2 | 1 | 21:37 | 0.02 | 2.43 |
| 2nd | Joel Edmundson | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 20:00 | 0.40 | 1.79 |
| 3rd | Alex Laferriere | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 18:17 | 0.27 | 1.54 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Los Angeles Kings–New York Rangers) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 01:15 | LAK | Taylor Ward | Drew Doughty, Trevor Moore | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 04:52 | LAK | Brandt Clarke | Scott Laughton, Joel Armia | 5v6 | 2–0 |
| 1st 13:01 | NYR | J.T. Miller | Tye Kartye | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 1st 17:32 | LAK | Drew Doughty | Joel Edmundson, Artemi Panarin | 5v5 | 3–1 |
| 2nd 01:30 | LAK | Artemi Panarin | Erik Gustafsson, Alex Laferriere | 4v5 | 4–1 |
| 2nd 06:54 | LAK | Mikey Anderson | Corey Perry | 5v5 | 5–1 |
| 2nd 13:05 | NYR | Adam Fox | Pavel Dorofeyev, Alexis Lafrenière | 5v4 | 5–2 |
| 3rd 16:08 | NYR | Tye Kartye | Sean Durzi | 6v5 | 5–3 |
| 3rd 16:37 | LAK | Joel Edmundson | Drew Doughty, Alex Laferriere | 6v5 EN | 6–3 |
Team Comparison
| Los Angeles Kings | New York Rangers | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 6 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 26 | 26 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.98 | 2.93 |
| High-danger shots | 23 | 31 |
| Corsi % | 50.9% | 49.1% |
| Power play | 1/3 | 1/1 |
| Faceoff % | 41.0% | 59.0% |
| Hits | 19 | 24 |
| Blocks | 13 | 14 |
| Giveaways | 14 | 18 |
| Takeaways | 6 | 4 |
Los Angeles Kings Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Doughty | D | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 21:37 | 0.02 | 2.43 |
| Joel Edmundson | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 20:00 | 0.40 | 1.79 |
| Alex Laferriere | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 18:17 | 0.27 | 1.54 |
| Artemi Panarin | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 19:52 | 0.47 | 1.47 |
| Taylor Ward | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 12:33 | 0.21 | 1.10 |
| Mikey Anderson | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 17:23 | 0.04 | 1.08 |
| Corey Perry | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10:19 | 0.10 | 1.07 |
| Joel Armia | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17:50 | 0.18 | 0.71 |
| Scott Laughton | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17:23 | 0.00 | 0.60 |
| Trevor Moore | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14:01 | 0.07 | 0.45 |
| Samuel Helenius | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:11 | 0.00 | 0.22 |
| Erik Gustafsson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20:23 | 0.05 | 0.20 |
| Andre Lee | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:15 | 0.00 | 0.18 |
| Adrian Kempe | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 18:26 | 0.60 | 0.16 |
| Brian Dumoulin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:42 | 0.02 | 0.12 |
| Erik Haula | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:44 | 0.09 | -0.01 |
| Brandt Clarke | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 20:10 | 0.14 | -0.05 |
| Quinton Byfield | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:10 | 0.30 | -0.20 |
New York Rangers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Fox | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 24:25 | 0.12 | 1.52 |
| Tye Kartye | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 17:57 | 0.37 | 1.47 |
| J.T. Miller | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 20:32 | 1.27 | 1.12 |
| Pavel Dorofeyev | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:14 | 0.27 | 0.62 |
| Marcus Pettersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:07 | 0.02 | 0.62 |
| Vladislav Gavrikov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:09 | 0.08 | 0.52 |
| Alexis Lafrenière | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18:27 | 0.20 | 0.49 |
| Sean Durzi | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:10 | 0.00 | 0.35 |
| Will Cuylle | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 15:58 | 0.29 | 0.24 |
| Taylor Raddysh | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5:58 | 0.00 | 0.18 |
| Luke Glendening | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7:31 | 0.10 | 0.16 |
| Mika Zibanejad | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:15 | 0.06 | 0.14 |
| Oliver Bjorkstrand | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:12 | 0.03 | 0.14 |
| Gabe Perreault | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:07 | 0.07 | 0.09 |
| Eeli Tolvanen | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:49 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Braden Schneider | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:24 | 0.01 | -0.09 |
| Noah Laba | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:30 | 0.00 | -0.19 |
| Alberts Smits | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:56 | 0.05 | -1.00 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darcy Kuemper | Los Angeles Kings | 23 | 26 | 88.5% | -0.07 | W |
| Dylan Garand | New York Rangers | 15 | 17 | 88.2% | -0.41 | L |
| James Reimer | New York Rangers | 5 | 8 | 62.5% | -1.98 |
Analysis
The Los Angeles Kings defeated the New York Rangers 6–3 on Oct 26, 2026.
New York Rangers generated 2.93 expected goals to Los Angeles Kings's 2.98 — the run of play matched the result, with Los Angeles Kings earning the better chances as well as the goals; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Drew Doughty led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.43 on 1 goal, 2 assists, 1 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Los Angeles Kings vs New York Rangers game?
The Los Angeles Kings beat the New York Rangers 6–3 on Oct 26, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Los Angeles Kings 6, New York Rangers 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Drew Doughty led all skaters at 2.43, on 1G, 2A and 1 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
New York Rangers generated 2.93 expected goals and Los Angeles Kings generated 2.98, so Los Angeles Kings created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Los Angeles Kings put 26 shots on goal and New York Rangers put 26. High-danger chances went 23 to 31.