The took the most recent victory in this matchup, defeating the Detroit Red Wings 3–1 on January 27, 2026, at Little Caesars Arena. Wed, Jan 28 Kings won! A Hard-Fought Series in 2025–26
: The Kings answered back in Detroit with a defensive masterclass, winning 3–1 behind goals from Samuel Helenius , Andrei Kuzmenko , and veteran Corey Perry . Season Outcomes & Outlook NHL Detroit Red Wings Vs Los Angeles Kings
The Red Wings and Kings split their two-game regular season series in 2025–26, with the visiting team winning on both occasions: The took the most recent victory in this
: The Red Wings escaped Los Angeles with a 4–3 shootout win after a standout performance from Marco Kasper , who scored twice in regulation. at Little Caesars Arena. Wed
The 2025–26 season ended with contrasting results for both franchises: