Kings Defeat Ducks in Feisty Freeway Faceoff, Extend Road Win Streak
Anze Kopitar ties franchise record with 757th assist in a game marked by high tensions and numerous penalties.
- Los Angeles Kings defeated the Anaheim Ducks 5-2 in the first Freeway Faceoff of the season, marking their ninth consecutive road win and fourth overall.
- Kevin Fiala scored two goals for the Kings, while Cam Talbot made 29 saves.
- Anze Kopitar, who also scored a goal, recorded his 757th assist, tying the Kings' franchise record.
- The Ducks, who have now lost five consecutive games, saw goals from Radko Gudas and Alex Killorn.
- The match was marked by high tensions, resulting in a slew of penalties and near full capacity in both penalty boxes.