NHL Game Preview: Los Angeles Kings (11-6-6) vs. Anaheim Ducks (14-8-1)

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Venue & Game Details

Location: Honda Center, Anaheim, California

Puckdrop: 4:00 PM ET

Broadcast: ESPN+ / Bally Sports West / Bally Sports SoCal

Competition: Pacific Division rivalry matchup

Team Recent Form

Los Angeles Kings:

7th in Western Conference.

6‑2‑2 in last 10 games, averaging 2.5 goals per game, allowing just 1.9.

Beat Ottawa 2‑1 on Nov 24.

Anaheim Ducks:

4th in Western Conference.

5‑5‑0 in last 10 games, scoring 2.9 goals per game, allowing 2.8.

Lost 5‑4 to Vancouver on Nov 26.

Injury Report

Kings:

Drew Doughty (lower body) – out

Ryan Poehling (upper body) – out

Ducks:

Mikael Granlund (lower body) – day‑to‑day

Lukas Dostal (goaltender) – out

Player Matchups

Adrian Kempe (LAK): 7 goals, 13 assists – Kings’ top scorer.

Anze Kopitar (LAK): 4 goals in last 10 – veteran leader.

Leo Carlsson (ANA): 12 goals, 18 assists – Ducks’ offensive centerpiece.

Troy Terry (ANA): 19 assists – playmaker on the wing.

Goaltending:

Darcy Kuemper (LAK): 8 wins, 2.30 GAA, .910 SV%.

Lukas Dostal (ANA): 11 wins, 2.81 GAA, .904 SV% (out for this game).

Series History

First meeting of the season between these Pacific Division rivals.

Kings went 8‑1‑1 in last 10 vs. Ducks, dominating recent head‑to‑head.

Anaheim has struggled in rivalry games, going 2‑7‑1 in last 10 vs. LA.

Betting Trends

Kings are 7‑7 as favorites this season, winning 53.5% of those games.

Ducks have won 10 of 17 games as underdogs, including 9 of 16 when priced -104 or longer.

Kings games have gone over 6.5 goals in 9 of 23.

Ducks games have gone over 6.5 goals in 13 of 23.

Summary

The Kings (11‑6‑6) and Ducks (14‑8‑1) renew their Pacific Division rivalry at Honda Center. Los Angeles rides strong defensive form and recent dominance in the series, while Anaheim leans on Carlsson and Terry but faces goaltending uncertainty with Dostal out. Expect a tight, physical contest.

Game Odds

Los Angeles Kings            – 117

Anaheim Ducks                 6

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, November 27, 2025