The Anaheim Ducks (22-21-3) visit the Los Angeles Kings (19-16-11) in a Pacific Division rivalry game, marking the third meeting of the season. The Kings won the previous encounter 6-1 on December 27, 2025, at Crypto.com Arena, while the Ducks took the first game 3-2 in overtime on November 28, 2025. Sitting sixth in the Pacific, the Ducks aim to snap a six-game road losing streak and build on a recent home win, while the fifth-place Kings look to halt a two-game slide and capitalize on their home ice. With both teams dealing with injuries to key forwards, expect a gritty, low-scoring affair focused on goaltending battles between Lukas Dostal and Anton Forsberg.
Venue Location
Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, California. This 18,230-capacity venue is the Kings’ home, renowned for its high-energy atmosphere in rivalry games like the Freeway Face-Off.
Puckdrop is scheduled for 10:30 p.m. ET (7:30 p.m. PT / 9:30 p.m. CT / 8:30 p.m. MT). The game will be broadcast on ESPN+, FDSW, KCOP-13, and Victory+.
Recent Team Forms
The Ducks are 2-8-0 in their last 10 games, struggling with a -21 goal differential and a six-game road losing streak. They snapped a nine-game skid (0-8-1) with a 3-1 home win over Dallas on January 13, led by Lukas Dostal’s 24 saves. Prior losses included 5-3 at Buffalo (Jan. 10), 5-2 at Carolina (Jan. 8), 5-2 at Philadelphia (Jan. 6), and 7-4 at Washington (Jan. 5). Averaging ~2.3 GPG while allowing ~4.4, they’ve relied on special teams in wins but falter defensively on the road.
The Kings are 4-4-2 in their last 10, mixing strong performances with inconsistencies. They fell 3-2 OT to Vegas (Jan. 14) and 3-1 to Dallas (Jan. 12), but won 4-3 SO at Edmonton (Jan. 10) and 5-1 at Winnipeg? Wait, no: L 5-1 at Winnipeg (Jan. 9), L 4-3 at San Jose (Jan. 7), W 4-2 vs. Minnesota (Jan. 5), W 5-4 SO vs. Minnesota (Jan. 3), L 5-3 vs. Tampa Bay (Jan. 1), L 5-2 at Colorado (Dec. 29), W 6-1 vs. Anaheim (Dec. 27). Averaging ~3.2 GPG and allowing ~3.5, they’ve shown home vulnerabilities (1-3-2 in last 6 home games) but rebound well.
| Team | Last 10 Record | Avg. GPG (Last 10) | Avg. GA (Last 10) | Key Trend |
| Ducks | 2-8-0 | ~2.3 | ~4.4 | Six-game road losing streak; ended nine-game skid with defensive win; poor offense in losses. |
| Kings | 4-4-2 | ~3.2 | ~3.5 | Two-game losing streak; strong special teams in wins but home form weak (1-3-2 last 6). statmuse.com +11 |
Injury Report
Both teams are hit hard by injuries, potentially leading to lower-scoring games with expanded roles for depth players.
Ducks Key Injuries:
Leo Carlsson (C): Day-to-Day (lower body) – Missed Jan. 13; young center’s absence hurts transition play.
Cutter Gauthier (LW): Day-to-Day (illness) – Sat out Jan. 13; rookie scorer uncertain.
Troy Terry (RW): Day-to-Day (upper body) – Missed three straight; top-line winger’s status key for offense.
Petr Mrazek (G): IR (lower body) – Out since Jan. 5; backup goalie sidelined, straining Dostal.
Frank Vatrano (RW): IR (shoulder) – Out approximately six weeks since Dec. 31; major goal-scoring loss (13 goals).
Kings Key Injuries:
Anze Kopitar (C): IR (lower body) – Out since Jan. 8; captain’s absence devastates center depth and faceoffs.
Trevor Moore (LW): IR (upper body) – Out since Jan. 7; speedy winger missing impacts forecheck.
Joel Armia (RW): Day-to-Day (upper body) – Questionable after Jan. 10 injury; physical forward uncertain.
Corey Perry (RW): Day-to-Day (personal) – Missed Jan. 14; veteran agitator’s return adds grit.
With top centers out, expect reliance on Adrian Kempe (Kings) and Ryan Strome (Ducks).
Key
Player Matchups
Injuries elevate secondary stars in this Freeway Face-Off:
Filip Forsberg (Ducks LW) vs. Adrian Kempe (Kings RW): Forsberg’s scoring prowess (0.6 GPG recently) tests Kempe’s speed (0.5 GPG). Kempe could exploit Ducks’ road defense with his shot volume.
Ryan Strome (Ducks C) vs. Quinton Byfield (Kings C): Strome’s facilitation fills gaps without Carlsson; Byfield’s size and recent form (~0.4 GPG) could dominate faceoffs with Kopitar out.
Roman Josi (Ducks D) vs. Alex Laferriere (Kings RW): Josi’s leadership and points (~0.5 PPG) vs. Laferriere’s emerging offense. Josi’s PP quarterbacking key against Kings’ PK.
Bench Battle: Beckett Sennecke/Ducks reserves vs. Brandt Clarke/Kings depth: Sennecke’s rookie energy (recent goals) vs. Clarke’s assists. Kings’ home depth could swing momentum amid injuries.
Series History
The Kings lead the all-time series 85-61-11-19 (regular season: 81-58-11-19), with a 42-49-7 edge in games hosted by Los Angeles (including draws). In the last 20 games, the Kings are 13-6-1. This season, the series is tied 1-1, with the Kings winning 6-1 at home on December 27 and the Ducks taking 3-2 OT on November 28. Postseason: Kings lead 4-3 (won 2014 second round 4-3). Home teams have won 60% of recent matchups, with overs hitting in 50%.
Betting Trends
Puck Line: Kings are 2-3 ATS in last 5; 12-11 ATS at home. Ducks are 2-3 ATS in last 5; 9-14 ATS on road.
Moneyline: Los Angeles wins ~60% as favorites; Anaheim ~40% as underdogs.
Over/Under: Kings games hit over in 22 of 46 (48%); Ducks in 25 of 46 (54%). Recent trends: Overs in 6 of Kings’ last 10; unders in 6 of Ducks’ last 10 road games.
Other Trends: Ducks on six-game road losing streak (0-6 SU); Kings 2-3 in last 5 home games. Anaheim covers 45% as underdogs; Los Angeles 55% vs. Pacific teams.
Game Odds
Anaheim Ducks 6.5
Los Angeles Kings – 170
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, January 15, 2026
