Anaheim Ducks to Confront Los Angeles Kings in Intense Rivalry at Honda Center

As the Anaheim Ducks prepare to host the Los Angeles Kings at Honda Center, fans are eager for what promises to be an intense matchup. The Ducks have been navigating a challenging season, with recent games highlighting areas of both concern and potential.

In their last outing against the Vancouver Canucks, despite a shorthanded strength, the Ducks managed to score twice in the third period but ultimately fell short with a 2-3 loss. Their goaltending was solid with a save percentage of 100 percent on even-strength shots but was not enough to secure victory.

The previous game saw them pitted against the Edmonton Oilers where they suffered a significant defeat, scoring only once and conceding six goals. The team's shooting percentage was low at four percent, and they won only 36 percent of faceoffs – an area that has been consistently weak for them over recent games.

However, there is a silver lining as seen in their performance against the Seattle Kraken. Despite another loss (2-4), Anaheim showcased resilience by scoring two shorthanded goals and improving their faceoff win percentage to 53 percent.

Looking ahead to their game against the Kings, it's clear that faceoffs remain an Achilles' heel for Anaheim; winning puck possession will be crucial. Additionally, capitalizing on powerplay opportunities could be key – an aspect that has not been particularly strong based on recent performances.

The Honda Center could play into Anaheim's favor as home ice advantage often boosts team morale and fan support can galvanize players' efforts. With both teams keen on establishing dominance in this rivalry game, expect no shortage of excitement and intensity from puck drop till final horn.

Fans can catch all the action live from Honda Center on April 9th at 7:00 PM PT via ESPN+ Internet streaming or through local TV broadcasts KCAL and BSSC/BSSD networks.