The Los Angeles Kings and Anaheim Ducks are going head-to-head in a Pacific Division showdown, a crucial early-season match that will set the tone for their performance in the division. Both teams are aiming to step up their game, with the Kings scoring more, averaging 3.40 goals per game, while the Ducks are at 2.75. Anze Kopitar and Adrian Kempe are the go-to guys for the Kings’ offense, while Troy Terry and Leo Carlsson are the Ducks’ leading scorers.
However, the Ducks’ defense is proving to be a formidable force, conceding just 2.75 goals per game, while the Kings are at 3.60. Pavel Mintyukov and Brian Dumoulin from the Ducks have been instrumental in this, stepping up on defense when needed, while the Kings have struggled to maintain consistency. The Ducks’ Lukas Dostal’s impressive save numbers and goals-against average further solidify their defensive prowess.
With the Ducks’ recent surge in form, bolstered by their solid defense and goaltending, they’re emerging as the team to watch in this matchup.