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Los Angeles Kings Aim to Reclaim Glory Against Anaheim Ducks at Honda Center

As the Los Angeles Kings prepare to face off against the Anaheim Ducks at Honda Center, fans are eager to see if the team can turn around their recent performance trends. The upcoming match, scheduled for April 10th, will be a critical test for the Kings who have shown both resilience and areas of concern in their past few games.


Nov 24, 2023; Anaheim, California, USA;Anaheim Ducks defenseman Pavel Mintyukov (34) moves the puck against Los Angeles Kings right wing Arthur Kaliyev (34) during the first period at Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

The Kings' recent outings have been a mixed bag. In their last game against the Winnipeg Jets, they managed to score three goals but ultimately fell short with a loss. Despite this setback, there were positive takeaways; notably, they demonstrated an even strength by scoring all three goals during regular play and not relying on power plays. However, their faceoff win percentage was low at 38 percent and they ended up with a minus-five plus-minus rating.


In Calgary against the Flames, Los Angeles showed prowess in power plays by scoring two out of four opportunities but again suffered defeat. Their penalty kill was less effective as they allowed three goals while shorthanded. The team's overall shooting percentage remained consistent at 11 percent across both games.


Nov 24, 2023; Anaheim, California, USA; Los Angeles Kings left wing Kevin Fiala (22) celebrates his goal scored against the Anaheim Ducks with center Anze Kopitar (11) and center Quinton Byfield (55) during the first period at Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

The most concerning trend came from their game versus Edmonton Oilers where they only managed one goal despite taking 33 shots – translating into a meager shooting percentage of three percent. Their faceoff win rate improved significantly to 57 percent but it wasn't enough to secure victory.


Looking ahead to Anaheim Ducks' home ground advantage at Honda Center could play a role in influencing game dynamics. The Ducks will be looking to capitalize on any weaknesses shown by the Kings in recent performances.


Nov 24, 2023; Anaheim, California, USA; Anaheim Ducks goaltender John Gibson (36) allows a goal scored by Los Angeles Kings center Anze Kopitar (11) during the third period at Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

For fans planning on catching this intense matchup live or from home, tune into ESPN+, KCAL or BSSC/D networks on April 10th at 7:00 PM PT (Pacific Time) for what promises to be an exciting clash between these two teams as Los Angeles seeks redemption and aims for victory away from home soil.

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