Pittsburgh Penguins at Los Angeles Kings
NHL game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Los Angeles Kings on Nov 07, 2026. Final score: Pittsburgh Penguins 5, Los Angeles Kings 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 07, 2026 |
| Venue | Crypto.com Arena |
| Pittsburgh Penguins score | 5 |
| Los Angeles Kings score | 2 |
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 | Evgeni Malkin | C | 0 | 3 | 1 | 16:55 | 0.19 | 2.55 |
| 2nd | Tommy Novak | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 14:39 | 0.47 | 2.27 |
| 3rd | Kris Letang | D | 0 | 2 | 3 | 18:41 | 0.05 | 2.13 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Pittsburgh Penguins–Los Angeles Kings) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 01:52 | PIT | Tommy Novak | Declan Carlile, Kris Letang | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 05:10 | PIT | Tommy Novak | Ben Kindel | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 1st 09:55 | LAK | Corey Perry | Mikey Anderson, Artemi Panarin | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 1st 19:31 | PIT | Yegor Chinakhov | Ville Koivunen, Evgeni Malkin | 4v5 | 3–1 |
| 2nd 03:07 | LAK | Alex Laferriere | Adrian Kempe, Erik Gustafsson | 5v4 | 3–2 |
| 2nd 17:13 | PIT | Sidney Crosby | Evgeni Malkin, Erik Karlsson | 5v5 | 4–2 |
| 3rd 18:44 | PIT | Sidney Crosby | Evgeni Malkin, Kris Letang | 6v5 EN | 5–2 |
Team Comparison
| Pittsburgh Penguins | Los Angeles Kings | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 5 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 19 | 28 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.78 | 3.64 |
| High-danger shots | 18 | 29 |
| Corsi % | 41.3% | 58.7% |
| Power play | 1/3 | 1/3 |
| Faceoff % | 46.9% | 53.1% |
| Hits | 11 | 29 |
| Blocks | 19 | 15 |
| Giveaways | 12 | 11 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 4 |
Pittsburgh Penguins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evgeni Malkin | C | 0 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 16:55 | 0.19 | 2.55 |
| Tommy Novak | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 14:39 | 0.47 | 2.27 |
| Kris Letang | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 18:41 | 0.05 | 2.13 |
| Yegor Chinakhov | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 12:47 | 0.12 | 1.60 |
| Declan Carlile | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:24 | 0.14 | 1.55 |
| Sidney Crosby | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 18:50 | 1.02 | 1.54 |
| Ben Kindel | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16:19 | 0.18 | 1.45 |
| Erik Karlsson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 23:55 | 0.05 | 1.02 |
| Spencer Stastney | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:20 | 0.00 | 0.56 |
| Ville Koivunen | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 12:50 | 0.00 | 0.39 |
| Rickard Rakell | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:00 | 0.24 | 0.32 |
| Nicholas Robertson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:39 | 0.00 | 0.20 |
| Connor Dewar | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:51 | 0.00 | -0.09 |
| Justin Brazeau | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:26 | 0.10 | -0.35 |
| Blake Lizotte | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:16 | 0.00 | -0.36 |
| Hendrix Lapierre | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:12 | 0.11 | -0.46 |
| Kaedan Korczak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:59 | 0.08 | -1.30 |
| Samuel Girard | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:58 | 0.03 | -1.47 |
Los Angeles Kings Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Laferriere | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 18:39 | 1.06 | 2.07 |
| Adrian Kempe | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:17 | 0.31 | 1.44 |
| Corey Perry | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 14:51 | 0.71 | 1.41 |
| Artemi Panarin | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 21:12 | 0.30 | 1.18 |
| Erik Gustafsson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 20:46 | 0.13 | 0.99 |
| Mikey Anderson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18:35 | 0.03 | 0.81 |
| Quinton Byfield | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:32 | 0.23 | 0.44 |
| Brandt Clarke | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:29 | 0.03 | 0.29 |
| Trevor Moore | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:20 | 0.25 | 0.07 |
| Kenny Connors | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:17 | 0.03 | 0.05 |
| Brian Dumoulin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:48 | 0.06 | -0.14 |
| Erik Haula | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:13 | 0.09 | -0.15 |
| Drew Doughty | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:29 | 0.03 | -0.24 |
| Joel Edmundson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:03 | 0.00 | -0.38 |
| Andre Lee | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:52 | 0.24 | -0.47 |
| Joel Armia | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:50 | 0.08 | -0.49 |
| Alex Turcotte | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:55 | 0.05 | -0.54 |
| Scott Laughton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:00 | 0.00 | -0.64 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sergei Murashov | Pittsburgh Penguins | 26 | 28 | 92.9% | 1.64 | W |
| Darcy Kuemper | Los Angeles Kings | 14 | 18 | 77.8% | -2.01 | L |
Analysis
The Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the Los Angeles Kings 5–2 on Nov 07, 2026.
Los Angeles Kings generated 3.64 expected goals to Pittsburgh Penguins's 2.78 — Los Angeles Kings owned the better of the chances but Pittsburgh Penguins took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Evgeni Malkin led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.55 on 3 assists, 1 shots on goal.
Sergei Murashov stopped 26 of 28, worth 1.64 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Pittsburgh Penguins vs Los Angeles Kings game?
The Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Los Angeles Kings 5–2 on Nov 07, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Pittsburgh Penguins 5, Los Angeles Kings 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Evgeni Malkin led all skaters at 2.55, on 0G, 3A and 1 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Los Angeles Kings generated 3.64 expected goals and Pittsburgh Penguins generated 2.78, so Los Angeles Kings created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Pittsburgh Penguins put 19 shots on goal and Los Angeles Kings put 28. High-danger chances went 18 to 29.