Los Angeles Kings vs Minnesota Wild Recap
PublishedJanuary 6, 2026,            Posted By: Maria Uebelhor
Last updated:January 6, 2026 ,

NHL Recap: Los Angeles Kings vs Minnesota Wild – 1/5/26

On Monday, January 5, 2026, the Los Angeles Kings hosted the Minnesota Wild at the Crypto.com Arena. The Kings won 4-2, securing an important victory. The game was part of the 2025-26 NHL season.

Andrei Kuzmenko played a key role for the Kings, with one goal and one assist. Adrian Kempe also contributed with a goal and six shots on goal. Jared Spurgeon was notable for the Wild with one goal and one assist.

 

The game remained scoreless through the first three periods. Both teams showed strong defense, with Minnesota taking 34 shots on goal and Los Angeles taking 33 shots. The Wild had a slight edge in faceoffs, winning 28 compared to the Kings’ 26.

In overtime, the Los Angeles Kings managed to score four goals. The Minnesota Wild scored twice, but it was not enough to win. The Kings had 7 assists, while the Wild had 4 assists. Both teams played with determination, but the Kings came out on top.

  • Jared Spurgeon was a key player for the Minnesota Wild. He scored one goal and added one assist. Spurgeon also had one shot on goal, earning him 7.0 fantasy points.
  • Brock Faber contributed with an assist and one shot on goal. His performance gave him 5.5 fantasy points, supporting his team in the game.
  • Jonas Brodin also helped with an assist and took one shot on goal. His effort resulted in 3.5 fantasy points.
  • Brian Dumoulin stood out for the Los Angeles Kings. He provided two assists and had one shot on goal. Dumoulin’s play earned him 7.5 fantasy points.
  • Andrei Kuzmenko made an impact by scoring one goal and assisting another. He took one shot on goal and also earned 7.5 fantasy points.
  • Adrian Kempe added to the Kings’ success with one goal. He had six shots on goal, contributing 7.0 fantasy points.

What’s Next

The Los Angeles Kings improved their standing in the Western Conference with their win against the Minnesota Wild. Now holding a record of 17-14-9, the Kings are in the 8th position. This victory helps them stay in the playoff race as they work to climb higher in the standings.

Despite the loss, the Minnesota Wild remain in a strong position with a record of 25-11-8. They are currently 3rd in the Western Conference. The Wild will look to maintain their spot as they prepare for their next game against the Seattle Kraken.

The Minnesota Wild will head to Seattle for their next game. They play against the Seattle Kraken on Thursday, January 08. This game will take place at Climate Pledge Arena.

The Los Angeles Kings will face the San Jose Sharks next. This game is set for Wednesday, January 07. It will be played at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.

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