News Summary
The LA Kings are set to face the Anaheim Ducks on September 24, coming off a recent victory against them. The Kings aim to maintain their unbeaten preseason record, while the Ducks seek redemption in front of their home crowd. This matchup also marks the debut of new players in goal, adding excitement to this rivalry. Fans can catch the game live on ESPN+/ESPN app and NHL Network, marking a significant moment in the preseason schedule.
Anaheim, California – The LA Kings are set to face the Anaheim Ducks in a preseason rematch on September 24, with the puck set to drop at 10:00 PM EST. This matchup follows just four days after the Kings secured a victory against the Ducks, winning 3-1 in their earlier meeting at the Empire Classic in Ontario, CA.
The Kings enter this game with a perfect preseason record of 2-0-0 after recently defeating the Vegas Golden Knights 3-1. During that game, Anton Forsberg was outstanding, making 32 saves to help secure the win. The Ducks, meanwhile, have a record of 1-1-0, having recently triumphed over the Utah Mammoth with a commanding score of 6-1.
This game also marks a special occasion for fans as it will be streamed live on ESPN+/ESPN app for the first time this preseason, alongside a live broadcast on NHL Network. The Kings will debut goalie Darcy Kuemper in net this fall, while Ducks’ Lukas Dostal is set to make his preseason debut as well.
Notable Players and Performances
The Kings’ roster boasts a talented lineup, with key forwards including Andrei Kuzmenko, Anze Kopitar, Adrian Kempe, Kevin Fiala, Quinton Byfield, and Alex Laferriere. On defense, the Kings will rely on players like Mikey Anderson, Drew Doughty, Joel Edmundson, and Brandt Clarke. The goaltending duties will be shared between Darcsy Kuemper and Erik Portillo.
In their previous game against the Ducks, the Kings outshot their rivals 34-26. The goals for LA came from Alex Turcotte, Brandt Clarke, Andre Lee, and Alex Laferriere, showcasing the depth of their team.
A Ducks Perspective
The Anaheim Ducks will look to bounce back after their loss to the Kings. Their recent victory against the Utah Mammoth featured significant contributions from forwards Matthew Phillips, Ross Johnston, Beckett Sennecke, Ryan Strome, and Drew Helleson. The Ducks will also be eager to establish a solid performance in front of their home crowd at the Honda Center.
As the Kings and Ducks prepare for this challenging matchup, all eyes will be on how these teams adjust from their recent encounter and whether the Kings can maintain their undefeated streak or if the Ducks can even the score in this heated rivalry. Fans eagerly anticipate the outcome as the two teams clash once again.
With the stage set for a thrilling game, the LA Kings aim to build on their early success while the Anaheim Ducks seek to assert themselves following a strong showing against the Mammoth. Both teams are keenly aware of the importance of preseason games, which serve to build momentum heading into the regular season.
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- NHL: Kings vs Ducks Preseason Recap
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Author: Anaheim Staff Writer
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