San Jose Sharks at Los Angeles Kings
NHL game between the San Jose Sharks and the Los Angeles Kings on Nov 04, 2026. Final score: San Jose Sharks 2, Los Angeles Kings 7.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 04, 2026 |
| Venue | Crypto.com Arena |
| San Jose Sharks score | 2 |
| Los Angeles Kings score | 7 |
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 | Erik Haula | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14:29 | 0.27 | 2.55 |
| 2nd | Adrian Kempe | R | 3 | 1 | 4 | 17:23 | 0.75 | 2.23 |
| 3rd | Quinton Byfield | R | 2 | 0 | 4 | 20:44 | 0.78 | 2.20 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (San Jose Sharks–Los Angeles Kings) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 01:23 | LAK | Adrian Kempe | Artemi Panarin | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 16:09 | LAK | Adrian Kempe | Erik Gustafsson, Brandt Clarke | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 1st 18:38 | LAK | Quinton Byfield | Artemi Panarin, Adrian Kempe | 5v4 | 0–3 |
| 2nd 05:07 | SJS | Macklin Celebrini | Dmitry Orlov, Michael Misa | 4v5 | 1–3 |
| 2nd 11:10 | LAK | Erik Haula | Kenny Connors, Brian Dumoulin | 5v5 | 1–4 |
| 2nd 15:51 | LAK | Adrian Kempe | Alex Laferriere, Artemi Panarin | 5v4 | 1–5 |
| 3rd 02:12 | LAK | Joel Armia | Erik Haula | 5v5 | 1–6 |
| 3rd 09:41 | SJS | Ivar Stenberg | Dmitry Orlov, Michael Misa | 4v5 | 2–6 |
| 3rd 14:28 | LAK | Quinton Byfield | Artemi Panarin, Erik Gustafsson | 5v4 | 2–7 |
Team Comparison
| San Jose Sharks | Los Angeles Kings | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 7 |
| Shots on goal | 32 | 27 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.55 | 4.02 |
| High-danger shots | 27 | 28 |
| Corsi % | 54.0% | 46.0% |
| Power play | 2/6 | 3/5 |
| Faceoff % | 52.7% | 47.3% |
| Hits | 20 | 31 |
| Blocks | 12 | 19 |
| Giveaways | 16 | 14 |
| Takeaways | 2 | 7 |
San Jose Sharks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dmitry Orlov | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 16:52 | 0.00 | 0.71 |
| Ivar Stenberg | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 13:02 | 0.23 | 0.48 |
| Macklin Celebrini | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 22:40 | 0.62 | 0.42 |
| Michael Misa | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 15:33 | 0.06 | 0.34 |
| Michael Kesselring | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:44 | 0.00 | 0.13 |
| Darnell Nurse | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:50 | 0.03 | -0.01 |
| Kiefer Sherwood | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:39 | 0.05 | -0.13 |
| Ty Dellandrea | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:51 | 0.09 | -0.15 |
| Tyler Toffoli | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:41 | 0.15 | -0.17 |
| Collin Graf | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:54 | 0.19 | -0.24 |
| Mason Marchment | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 18:05 | 0.34 | -0.29 |
| Filip Bystedt | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8:12 | 0.10 | -0.43 |
| Will Smith | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:00 | 0.23 | -0.52 |
| Barclay Goodrow | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 12:13 | 0.24 | -0.58 |
| Eric Pohlkamp | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:37 | 0.19 | -0.62 |
| Zack Ostapchuk | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:36 | 0.01 | -0.63 |
| Jacob Trouba | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:21 | 0.00 | -1.25 |
| Sam Dickinson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:11 | 0.01 | -1.89 |
Los Angeles Kings Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Haula | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 14:29 | 0.27 | 2.55 |
| Adrian Kempe | R | 3 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 17:23 | 0.75 | 2.23 |
| Quinton Byfield | R | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 20:44 | 0.78 | 2.20 |
| Artemi Panarin | L | 0 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 18:02 | 0.21 | 2.16 |
| Erik Gustafsson | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 20:04 | 0.10 | 2.08 |
| Brandt Clarke | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18:12 | 0.00 | 1.76 |
| Kenny Connors | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 11:21 | 0.02 | 1.61 |
| Joel Armia | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 12:51 | 0.17 | 1.39 |
| Brian Dumoulin | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17:54 | 0.00 | 1.14 |
| Scott Laughton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:29 | 0.00 | 1.11 |
| Mikey Anderson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:15 | 0.00 | 1.08 |
| Andre Lee | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:01 | 0.00 | 1.07 |
| Drew Doughty | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:59 | 0.01 | 1.02 |
| Martin Chromiak | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9:03 | 0.08 | 0.95 |
| Corey Perry | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13:35 | 0.75 | 0.84 |
| Alex Laferriere | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 16:59 | 0.55 | 0.83 |
| Trevor Moore | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:15 | 0.33 | 0.78 |
| Joel Edmundson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:30 | 0.01 | 0.68 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yaroslav Askarov | San Jose Sharks | 20 | 27 | 74.1% | -2.98 | L |
| Darcy Kuemper | Los Angeles Kings | 30 | 32 | 93.8% | 0.55 | W |
Analysis
The Los Angeles Kings defeated the San Jose Sharks 7–2 on Nov 04, 2026, a decisive 5-goal win.
Los Angeles Kings generated 4.02 expected goals to San Jose Sharks's 2.55 — the run of play matched the result, with Los Angeles Kings earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Erik Haula led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.55 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 2 shots on goal.
Darcy Kuemper stopped 30 of 32, worth 0.55 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the San Jose Sharks vs Los Angeles Kings game?
The Los Angeles Kings beat the San Jose Sharks 7–2 on Nov 04, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Los Angeles Kings 7, San Jose Sharks 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Erik Haula led all skaters at 2.55, on 1G, 1A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Los Angeles Kings generated 4.02 expected goals and San Jose Sharks generated 2.55, so Los Angeles Kings created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
San Jose Sharks put 32 shots on goal and Los Angeles Kings put 27. High-danger chances went 27 to 28.