Los Angeles Kings
Current season record
3–5–2 · 8 pts
Wins–losses–overtime losses · 2026-27
Next game listed by the source
at Chicago Blackhawks
Game Analysis →Team information checked Oct 26, 2026.
Los Angeles Kings vs Detroit Red Wings — Monday, January 27, 2025 Game Analysis
Los Angeles Kings at Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena. Final.
Game Analysis
Little Caesars Arena
- USNHLN, FDSNDETX, FDSNW
DET
- Lucas Raymond (20)
- PPAlex DeBrincat (21)
- Elmer Soderblom (1)
- Marco Kasper (8)
- ENMarco Kasper (9)
LAK
Los Angeles Kings vs Detroit Red Wings Game Summary — Monday, January 27, 2025
By Hockey in 60
Detroit Red Wings won 5–2 at Little Caesars Arena.
A brief summary of the verified result. Source: ESPN game record. Detailed reporting is shown when available.
Los Angeles Kings vs Detroit Red Wings Game Analysis — Monday, January 27, 2025
By Hockey in 60
Detroit Red Wings paired the victory with a 28–25 advantage in shots on goal, accounting for 52.8% of the two teams’ combined shots. That gives the result support beyond the scoreline: the winning side also put more attempts on target. Shot totals alone do not show the quality of those chances or how the balance changed while either team was protecting a lead.
Los Angeles Kings converted 0 of 1 power plays (0.0%); Detroit Red Wings converted 1 of 3 power plays (33.3%). The 1-goal net power-play edge accounted for part of the 3-goal final margin. This identifies special teams as a meaningful scoring difference, without proving how the game would have unfolded with different penalties.
Los Angeles Kings won 58.3% of faceoffs yet was outshot 28–25. The faceoff advantage was not accompanied by a shot-volume advantage in the full-game totals. Winning a draw can provide an initial chance to control the puck, but it does not establish sustained possession or attacking pressure; zone entries, puck recovery and chance-quality data would be needed to explain the disconnect.
Hockey in 60’s interpretation of verified game statistics, highlighting meaningful differences and what they suggest about the result. Comparisons describe this game, not season averages. Source: ESPN game statistics.
Los Angeles Kings vs Detroit Red Wings Official Game Highlights — Monday, January 27, 2025
Los Angeles Kings vs Detroit Red Wings Game Statistics — Monday, January 27, 2025
| Statistic | Los Angeles Kings | Detroit Red Wings |
|---|---|---|
| Shots on goal | 25 | 28 |
| Power-play goals | 0 | 1 |
| Power-play opportunities | 1 | 3 |
| Power-play conversion (%) | 0.0 | 33.3 |
| Faceoffs won (%) | 58.3 | 41.7 |
| Hits | 29 | 24 |
| Blocked shots | 15 | 19 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 4 |
| Giveaways | 12 | 13 |
| Penalty minutes | 6 | 2 |
Source: ESPN game statistics.
Scoring and goaltending
Detroit Red Wings won 5–2 at Little Caesars Arena.
Who scored
- Kevin Fiala Goal (16) Wrist Shot, assists: Jordan Spence (14), Alex Laferriere (15)
- Quinton Byfield Goal (11) , assists: none
- Lucas Raymond Goal (20) Backhand, assists: Marco Kasper (9), Dylan Larkin (25)
- Alex DeBrincat Goal (21) Slap Shot, assists: Lucas Raymond (34), Moritz Seider (27)
- Elmer Soderblom Goal (1) Snap Shot, assists: Christian Fischer (5), Albert Johansson (4)
- Marco Kasper Goal (8) Snap Shot, assists: Lucas Raymond (35)
- Marco Kasper Goal (9) Snap Shot, assists: Dylan Larkin (26), Lucas Raymond (36)
Goalies
- Darcy Kuemper stopped 23 of 27 for Los Angeles Kings.
- Cam Talbot stopped 24 of 25 for Detroit Red Wings.
Elmer Soderblom Goal (1) Snap Shot, assists: Christian Fischer (5), Albert Johansson (4) That made the score 2–3 in the 2nd, and Detroit Red Wings stayed ahead.