Can Los Angeles Kings Turn the Tide Against Anaheim Ducks at Crypto.com Arena?

As the Los Angeles Kings prepare to host the Anaheim Ducks at Crypto.com Arena, fans are eager to see if their team can reverse recent trends and secure a much-needed victory. The Kings have faced challenges in their last few outings, with a noticeable struggle in maintaining puck control and capitalizing on scoring opportunities.

In their previous game against the Winnipeg Jets, despite a strong physical presence with 33 hits, the Kings fell short with an 11 percent shooting accuracy and only managed to win 38 percent of faceoffs. Their powerplay remained unproductive without any goals from zero opportunities, which they will need to address before facing the Ducks.

The game prior saw them up against the Calgary Flames where they lost despite scoring two powerplay goals. The penalty kill was heavily tested as they faced six shorthanded situations but managed to hold off all but one powerplay goal against them. Faceoff performance improved slightly to 45 percent but still left room for improvement.

Looking further back at their match-up with Edmonton Oilers, it was clear that offensive production was lacking; they scored only once from 33 shots resulting in a mere three percent shooting accuracy. However, faceoff wins were a positive takeaway from this game as they won 57 percent of draws.

The upcoming clash presents an opportunity for redemption for the Kings who will need to sharpen their offense and improve on special teams play if they hope to outperform their rivals. With home-ice advantage and fan support at Crypto.com Arena, there's potential for turning these statistics around.

Fans can catch this exciting match-up scheduled for April 14th at 02:30 AM UTC on ESPN+ online or BSSC/BSW/BSSD TV networks.