Los Angeles Kings vs Vegas Golden Knights — Saturday, October 10, 2026 Game Analysis
Los Angeles Kings at Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena. Final/OT.
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- PPTrevor Connelly (2)
- PPMitch Marner (2)
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Official game highlights
Game statistics
| Statistic | Los Angeles Kings | Vegas Golden Knights |
|---|---|---|
| Shots on goal | 27 | 32 |
| Power-play goals | 1 | 2 |
| Power-play opportunities | 3 | 3 |
| Power-play conversion (%) | 33.3 | 66.7 |
| Faceoffs won (%) | 41.4 | 58.6 |
| Hits | 17 | 19 |
| Blocked shots | 13 | 14 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 7 |
| Giveaways | 18 | 16 |
| Penalty minutes | 13 | 13 |
Source: ESPN game statistics.
Los Angeles Kings vs Vegas Golden Knights Game Analysis
Vegas Golden Knights defeated Los Angeles Kings, 2–1 in overtime. Vegas Golden Knights led shots on goal 32–27. Los Angeles Kings went 1-for-3; Vegas Golden Knights went 2-for-3. Vegas Golden Knights won 58.6% of the faceoffs.
Based on the recorded result and reported team totals. These comparisons describe this game, not season averages.
Golden Knights 2, Kings 1 on October 10, 2026
On October 10, 2026, the Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Los Angeles Kings 2-1 in overtime at T-Mobile Arena. Mitch Marner scored a power-play goal at 2:41 of overtime from the high slot, seven seconds into a tripping penalty on Scott Laughton.
Trevor Connelly and Artemi Panarin traded power-play goals in the second period. Carter Hart made 26 saves for Vegas, and Darcy Kuemper stopped 30 shots for Los Angeles, which is still seeking its first win at 0-2-2.
Mark Stone had two assists, and Connelly also scored for Vegas, which improved to 5-1-0. The Golden Knights honored their inaugural Misfits team during the game, with Gerard Gallant and Ryan Reaves among those recognized.
Marner has a point in each of his first four games with Vegas. Kuemper kept Los Angeles in the game with 30 saves. Los Angeles opens a homestand against Edmonton on Tuesday while Vegas plays at Minnesota on Monday.
Scoring and goaltending
Vegas Golden Knights won 2–1 at T-Mobile Arena.
Who scored
- Trevor Connelly Goal (2) Snap Shot, assists: Mark Stone (3), Mitch Marner (3)
- Artemi Panarin Goal (3) Wrist Shot, assists: Adrian Kempe (2), Brandt Clarke (3)
- Mitch Marner Goal (2) Snap Shot, assists: Mark Stone (4), Trevor Connelly (2)
Goalies
- Darcy Kuemper stopped 30 of 32 for Los Angeles Kings.
- Carter Hart stopped 26 of 27 for Vegas Golden Knights.
Mitch Marner Goal (2) Snap Shot, assists: Mark Stone (4), Trevor Connelly (2) That made the score 1–2 in the OT, and Vegas Golden Knights stayed ahead.