LAK 1–8 EDM Final · L
Kings/Schedule/Recap Thu, Feb 26, 2026 · 2025-26 regular season
Los Angeles Kings
LAK · 23-21-14
1–8
FinalL
Edmonton Oilers
EDM · 29-23-8
1ST2ND3RDT LAK 1901003122 EDM 27316314837 goals · shots on goal
Meeting 2 this season — the season series is tied 1–1
LAK 23-21-14 · EDM 29-23-8 · Meeting 2 this season — the season series is tied 1–1

Kings fell to the Oilers

Chances were even (2.6 to 2.4 expected goals); the Kings lost 1–8. Darcy Kuemper allowed 3.0 more goals than expected from the shots he faced.

Who had the better chances

Chances were close: 2.6 expected goals to 2.4, on 22 and 37 shots on goal.

LAK 2.6 xG · 22 shots EDM 2.4 xG · 37 shots
0
1
2
1st 0.9 · 0.3
2nd 1.5 · 1.2
3rd · the swing 0.2 · 0.9
Tap a numbered goal to see how it happened.
Deserve to winReplay this game 100 times with average goalies and the Kings win 52.
LAK 52%EDM 48%

Goals and penalties

9 goals · 4 penalties
← Kings shoot this way Oilers shoot this way →
On net Missed Bigger = better chance 1Goal, numbered to the list
1st period
1
07:25 Ty Emberson
Jack Roslovic, Matt Savoie · wrist shot, a low-percentage shot (4%) that found a way in
0–1
2
08:19 Vasily Podkolzin GWG
Andrew Mangiapane, Darnell Nurse · wrist shot, a low-percentage shot (1%) that found a way in
0–2
3
Joel Edmundson · tip in shot, a low-percentage shot (4%) that found a way in
1–2
PEN
15:28 Darnell Nurse· High-sticking
Killed
4 min
Double minor
2nd period
4
Zach Hyman, Mattias Ekholm · wrist shot, a low-percentage shot (8%) that found a way in
1–3
5
Zach Hyman · wrist shot, a low-percentage shot (8%) that found a way in
1–4
PEN
08:26 Drew Doughty· Delaying game puck over glass
Hyman scored on this power play
2 min
Minor
6
08:44 Zach Hyman PP
Leon Draisaitl, Evan Bouchard · Power play (Doughty, delaying game puck over glass) · backhand shot, a good chance (17%)
1–5
PEN
10:20 Alex Laferriere· Slashing
Killed
2 min
Minor
3rd period
PEN
00:09 Jeff Malott· Cross-checking
Draisaitl scored on this power play
2 min
Minor
7
00:31 Leon Draisaitl PP
Connor McDavid · Power play (Malott, cross-checking) · wrist shot, a low-percentage shot (7%) that found a way in
1–6
8
05:24 Jake Walman
Matt Savoie, Leon Draisaitl · slap shot, a low-percentage shot (8%) that found a way in
1–7
9
07:36 Jake Walman
Leon Draisaitl · backhand shot, a low-percentage shot (9%) that found a way in
1–8
Goaltending
−1.7
vs expected
18/22 saves · 4 GA · 2.3 xGA Allowed 1.7 more goals than expected from the shots he faced.
−3.0
vs expected
11/15 saves · 4 GA · 1.0 xGA Allowed 3.0 more goals than expected from the shots he faced.
Team LAKEDM
Shots on goal
22
37
Expected goals
2.6
2.4
Hits
21
11
Blocks
17
14
Faceoffs
33%
67%
Power play
0/1
2/3
Penalty minutes
6
4
The Kings went 0-for-1 on the power play and allowed 2 on 3 Oilers power plays.