The Los Angeles Kings visit the Anaheim Ducks in the third installment of the Freeway Face-Off this season, with Anaheim holding a 2-1 edge after a shootout win in Los Angeles on Friday. The Kings, looking to snap a three-game skid, face a Ducks team riding a two-game win streak after ending a nine-game slide. This Pacific Division clash features contrasting forms: LA’s defensive struggles against Anaheim’s resilient comeback play, but injuries loom large for both sides in this back-to-back rematch.
Venue Location
Honda Center, Anaheim, California.
Puckdrop is scheduled for 10:00 p.m. ET (7:00 p.m. PT).
Injury Report
Both teams are banged up, with Anaheim missing key forwards and goaltending depth, while Los Angeles lacks leadership up front. The Kings played without several stars Friday, and Anaheim’s absences forced reliance on rookies.
| Team | Player | Position | Injury | Status |
| Kings | Corey Perry | RW | Personal | Day-to-day |
| Kings | Joel Armia | RW | Upper Body | Day-to-day (played Friday) |
| Kings | Anze Kopitar | C | Lower Body | Out (IR) |
| Kings | Trevor Moore | LW | Upper Body | Out (IR) |
| Ducks | Chris Kreider | LW | Illness | Day-to-day |
| Ducks | Leo Carlsson | C | Thigh/Lower Body | Out (3-5 weeks post-procedure, expected Feb 25) |
| Ducks | Troy Terry | RW | Upper Body | Out (IR, expected Jan 19) |
| Ducks | Petr Mrazek | G | Lower Body | Out (IR, expected Jan 25) |
| Ducks | Frank Vatrano | RW | Shoulder | Out (IR, expected Feb 25) |
Kings likely start Darcy Kuemper after Filip Gustavsson’s Friday appearance; Ducks may turn to Ville Husso or Lukas Dostal again.
Player Matchups
Anaheim’s speed tests LA’s back-to-back fatigue, but injuries shift focus to secondary scoring. Expect physicality in this rivalry rematch.
Adrian Kempe (LAK) vs. Ryan Strome (ANA): Kempe (team-leading points) faces Strome (recent production); wingers could spark offense.
Quinton Byfield (LAK) vs. Mason McTavish (ANA): Byfield (scored Friday) vs. McTavish (shootout hero); young centers dictate pace.
Alex Laferriere/Andrei Kuzmenko (LAK top line) vs. Beckett Sennecke/Tim Washe (ANA top line): Laferriere’s rivalry goals (4 this season) challenge Sennecke (2 assists Friday).
Goaltending: Darcy Kuemper (LAK) vs. Ville Husso/Lukas Dostal (ANA): Kuemper rebounds; Dostal (26 saves Friday) if starting again.
Projected lineups: Kings lean on Kempe-Byfield; Ducks feature rookies like Sennecke.
Recent Team Forms
Kings have defensive issues (15 GA in last 5), while Ducks show grit with back-to-back wins despite injuries.
| Team | Last 5 Games (Most Recent First) | Record | Goals For/Against |
| Kings | L 2-3 SO vs ANA (1/16), L 2-3 OT vs VGK (1/14), L 1-3 vs DAL (1/12), W 4-3 SO vs EDM (1/10), L 1-5 @ SJS (1/9) | 1-3-1 | 10/14 |
| Ducks | W 3-2 SO @ LA (1/16), W 3-1 vs DAL (1/13), L 3-5 @ BUF (1/10), L 2-5 @ CAR (1/8), L 2-5 @ PHI (1/6) | 2-3-0 | 13/18 |
Series History
Kings hold all-time edge (85-68-11-12 overall, 81-65-11-12 regular season), but Ducks lead 2-1 this season after shootout wins. LA won 9 of last 11 before this year.
This season:
Nov. 28, 2025: Ducks 5-4 SO (away).
Dec. 27, 2025: Kings 6-1 (home).
Jan. 16, 2026: Ducks 3-2 SO (away).
Expect intensity; Kings 4-3 in playoffs (2014).
Betting Trends
Moneyline: LA 4-6 ML in last 10; ANA 2-8 ML before streak.
Puck Line: Kings 2-3 ATS last 5; Ducks 3-2 ATS.
Over/Under: Over hit in 3 of last 5 for both; series averaged 6.3 goals this season.
Trends: Kings 1-4-1 in last 6 road; Ducks 2-0 after wins. LA 5-5 Over vs. division; ANA 4-6 Under at home.
Game Odds
Los Angeles Kings – 115
Anaheim Ducks 6.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, January 16, 2026
