Sun Feb 09 05:50:00 UTC 2025: ## Ducks Down Kings in Shootout Thriller, Ending LA’s Winning Streak
**LOS ANGELES, CA** – The Anaheim Ducks defeated the Los Angeles Kings 2-1 in a shootout Saturday night, snapping the Kings’ three-game winning streak and extending their own hot streak to six wins in seven games. Lukas Dostal was the star for Anaheim, making 43 saves and holding off the Kings’ offense, including a late tying goal by Adrian Kempe (his 25th of the season).
Brian Dumoulin scored his first goal of the season early in the third period to give the Ducks the lead. However, Kempe’s backhand shot with just under three minutes remaining in regulation forced overtime. Trevor Zegras and Leo Carlsson then tallied in the shootout to secure the victory for Anaheim.
David Rittich started in net for the Kings, making 24 saves, after Darcy Kuemper was absent due to personal reasons. The Kings, despite outshooting the Ducks significantly, struggled to find the back of the net after a three-game offensive surge.
The win marks a significant achievement for the NHL’s lowest-scoring team, the Ducks, who are heading into the international break on a high note. The Kings, meanwhile, will look to regroup after their first loss to the Ducks in three matchups this season. Both teams return to action on February 22nd, with the Ducks visiting Boston and the Kings hosting Utah.
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