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NHL Shots on Goal Leaders: Los Angeles Kings
2026-27All situationsThrough 11 team games
Adrian Kempe (LAK) leads NHL skaters with 23 shots on goal for the Los Angeles Kings in 2026-27, ahead of 
Artemi Panarin (LAK) (22).
Leaders: Shots on Goal, Los Angeles Kings, 2026-27
- 1stAdrian KempeLAK · 7 GP23
- 2ndArtemi PanarinLAK · 7 GP22
3rdErik HaulaLAK · 7 GP16
4thBrandt ClarkeLAK · 7 GP16
5thTrevor MooreLAK · 7 GP14
The full ranked table, with filters, follows.
What Shots on Goal measures
This board ranks every NHL skater by total shots on goal this season, regular season only. Total shots on goal this season, all situations.
Totals reward games played and ice time as much as skill; see the per-60 version for the rate view.
Shots on goal count every shot that the goalie saved or that went in. Volume shooters with power-play time lead the league; shots are the most repeatable scoring stat a skater has. SOG is a standard category and the best early-season predictor of goals. A player shooting a lot but scoring little is usually due. In 2026-27, 21 skaters qualify for this board; the median is 7 and Adrian Kempe leads at 23.
Shots on Goal leaderboard
| # | Player | Team | SOG | GP | Per game | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adrian KempeFLAK | LAK | 23 | 7 | 3.29 | 95%▼0.9 |
| 2 | Artemi PanarinFLAK | LAK | 22 | 7 | 3.14 | 96%▼1.6 |
| 3 | Erik HaulaFLAK | LAK | 16 | 7 | 2.29 | 11%▼0.8 |
| 4 | Brandt ClarkeDLAK | LAK | 16 | 7 | 2.29 | 94% |
| 5 | Trevor MooreFLAK | LAK | 14 | 7 | 2.00 | 7.9%▼0.9 |
| 6 |  Quinton ByfieldFLAK | LAK | 14 | 7 | 2.00 | 75%▼7.1 |
| 7 |  Alex LaferriereFLAK | LAK | 14 | 7 | 2.00 | 65%▼1.1 |
| 8 |  Scott LaughtonFLAK | LAK | 13 | 7 | 1.86 | 4.9% |
| 9 |  Joel EdmundsonDLAK | LAK | 12 | 7 | 1.71 | 3.2% |
| 10 |  Joel ArmiaFLAK | LAK | 10 | 7 | 1.43 | 3.3% |
| 11 |  Brian DumoulinDLAK | LAK | 7 | 7 | 1.00 | 0.1% |
| 12 |  Corey PerryFLAK | LAK | 6 | 6 | 1.00 | 5.0%▼0.8 |
| 13 |  Cody CeciDLAK | LAK | 6 | 6 | 1.00 | 0.2% |
| 14 |  Erik GustafssonDLAK | LAK | 6 | 5 | 1.20 | 3.2% |
| 15 |  Drew DoughtyDLAK | LAK | 5 | 7 | 0.71 | 18%▼1.9 |
| 16 |  Andre LeeFLAK | LAK | 5 | 5 | 1.00 | 0.0% |
| 17 |  Mikey AndersonDLAK | LAK | 4 | 7 | 0.57 | 6.5%▼0.9 |
| 18 |  Samuel HeleniusFLAK | LAK | 4 | 5 | 0.80 | 3.2% |
| 19 |  Mats ZuccarelloFLAK | LAK | 4 | 4 | 1.00 | 39%▼1.9 |
| 20 |  Jared WrightFLAK | LAK | 3 | 1 | 3.00 | 0.0% |
| 21 |  Alex TurcotteFLAK | LAK | 1 | 3 | 0.33 | 7.2%▼0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
Who leads the NHL in Shots on Goal in 2026-27?
Adrian Kempe leads with 23. The median of the 21 qualified skaters is 7.
Which defenseman leads in Shots on Goal in 2026-27?
Brandt Clarke leads NHL defensemen with 16; the top forward is Adrian Kempe at 23.
How is Shots on Goal calculated?
Total shots on goal this season, all situations. Regular season only, from the NHL's official game data.
How reliable is Shots on Goal?
Totals reward games played and ice time as much as skill; see the per-60 version for the rate view.