The Anaheim Ducks are set to face off against the Los Angeles Kings at 9 p.m. ET in an exciting matchup that promises action on the ice. The game will be broadcasted on regional networks FDSNW and KTTV, along with Victory+.
The Ducks, currently holding a record of 21 wins, 14 losses, and 2 overtime losses, will field a strong lineup. Forward Chris Kreider is expected to lead alongside rookie Leo Carlsson and Troy Terry. Additional offensive firepower will come from Cutter Gauthier, Mason McTavish, and Beckett Sennecke. The Ducks’ depth is evident with a third line featuring Frank Vatrano, Mikael Granlund, and Ryan Strome, while Ross Johnston, Ryan Poehling, and Alex Killorn round out the fourth line. On the defensive end, Jackson LaCombe and Jacob Trouba will anchor the blue line, supported by Olen Zellweger, Radko Gudas, Ian Moore, and Drew Helleson. Goaltender Lukas Dostal is anticipated to take the crease, backed by Petr Mrazek.
In contrast, the Kings enter the game with a 15-12-9 record. The projected lineup highlights an offensive unit led by Anze Kopitar, Alex Laferriere, and Adrian Kempe. Warren Foegele, Quinton Byfield, and Trevor Moore will form the second line, while Kevin Fiala, Alex Turcotte, and Andrei Kuzmenko will look to contribute as well. Joel Armia, Samuel Helenius, and veteran Corey Perry will provide additional scoring depth. On defense, Mikey Anderson will team up with Drew Doughty, while Joel Edmundson and Brandt Clarke, along with Brian Dumoulin and Cody Ceci, fortify the defensive ranks. Goaltending duties will likely fall to Anton Forsberg, with Pheonix Copley also available.
In an important update, Leo Carlsson is set to return after missing a recent game against the Seattle Kraken due to a lower-body injury. Additionally, Granlund is expected to play despite receiving stitches for a cut sustained during the Ducks’ morning skate. However, Kings goaltender Darcy Kuemper will miss his fifth consecutive game due to an upper-body injury, although he has recently returned to practice.
As both teams prepare for this crucial matchup, fans can anticipate a closely contested game that could have significant implications for their standings in the league.