The Anaheim Ducks take the Freeway Faceoff series from the Los Angeles Kings for the first time in six years, but this heated rivalry itself feels very different than it used to, almost dead. Outside of a Jeff Viel fight and some questionable antics from Adrian Kempe, the Ducks vs. Kings games lacked the intensity we saw during the Ryan Getzlaf and Corey Perry era. Still, Beckett Sennecke continues to look like a future star, leading the Ducks with three assists and a highlight-reel shootout goal while emerging as one of the team’s most consistent offensive players at just 19 years old. With Leo Carlsson sidelined 3–5 weeks following a thigh procedure, players like Mikael Granlund, Mason McTavish, Ryan Strome, and Pavel Mintyukov have stepped up in a big way. Strong goaltending from Lukas Dostal and Ville Husso, plus a simplified team game, helped Anaheim earn two well-deserved wins. The Ducks now turn their attention to their next matchup as injuries, trade questions, and a changing of the guard continue to shape the season. #anaheimducks #lakings #nhl #hockey #heatedrivalry
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Lets goo ducks! 🙌
I gotta admit, the Ducks Vs Kings does seem like its missing that fire now, because i think the drivers have all changed out, the Kings dont really any of those "grit" players, where as the games against Seattle or utah theres lots of similar timelines if that makes sense?
The injury to Leo i think is more Leo wanting to stay out there and battle, i remember something he said in an NHL Network thing about battling through some things, so i think he was trying to continue through the pain, but players need to be just as accoutable for injuries and dealing with them. Its why the concussions is often handled by 3rd party doctors because it stops players from telling trainers they are good,
I'd rather have Zelly switch with Moore in playing as a forward.
i had the same thought pulling the 'shhh' after scoring a 5 on 3 for almost 2m is crazy work.
i wish granny or senecke shh'd there bench when they were all crying. You know the fans would feel differently about the potential non stoppage if fiala had scored on his ensuing breakway.
The refs had their money on LA all weekend, too lol
Mason McTavish – aka ShootoutSauceGod23 🦆🌟
The kids him 😤 GO DUCKSSS
Kings just play defense all game so it’s boring as hell
Never feel so much happy for not only beat Kings twice, feel like playoff hope are back to the team. Go Ducks 🦆🏒🧡
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I still Say Dostal should of just said screw it and speed skated down there and started a goalie fight screw the refs
i think its bc the kings are getting super old, they just dont have that fire in them like beckett does
I'm just here to say that Beckett Sennecke's got that DAWG in him!
W-W-W…🧡
Ducks kings is sooo 2006, now it's Ducks Flyers. Winner gets to keep Orange Jerseys.
Ducks vs (insert team) and refs… again
i thought no one wanted to lose in the first game and no one wanted to or could win in the 2nd one. they all look exhausted. kings had way too many PP chances and still sucked. your outro "and go ducks" sounds right again!
Not only did I get to watch the ducks win twice in my Dallas tournament, but we got gold!🎉
It's a great rivalry, but I don't ever want to see it the way it was back in 2013 (correct me if I'm wrong). There were seven major fights (in the crowd) including an older man kicked down the stairs. It's what prompted a heavy police presence anytime the Kings played at the Honda Center.
“If you win both games there is no rivalry” – LA Kings probably for both Ducks AND Oilers
i blame former quack George Parros for helping make the league softer and less fighting in the game today.
It would be a blessing if Carlsson missed Olympia – get some rest kid!
It will always be a heated rivalry. Get back in the kitchen
I honestly think we need to have a winter classic style game every year between the kings and ducks for the freeway face off. Dodgers stadium, SoFi, angel stadium, LA coliseum, rose bowl, etc. would be fun and would bring the rivalry stronger cuz u have both fan bases interacting with each other. Nothing makes u more angry than as a fan seeing the opposing fans cheering irl.
The amount of diving the Queens did was pathetic. Always happy when the Ducks win and especially when they can overcome so many bad calls.
Definitely rest your younger players! The Olympic break will be timely for many.
I saw the win in LA! One of the best Ducks games I’ve ever seen in person!
Rivalry might not be heated on the ice but the Kings fans around me at Honda center were more obnoxious than usual. I think Ducks fan will always hate Kings fans
Leo was misdiagnosed as that type of lesion is extremely hard to diagnose until the fluid filled pockets start to form more clearly. And that usually takes 4-6 at minimum before those pockets fill and its extremely painful.
Ducks won in OT, Friday and Saturday
That was epic when dostal skated to center. Great games though glad to see them playing better. Now we need regulation wins.
When we meet playoff time it will heat up again. Ducks/Kings will always exist due to sheer geography, no matter the standings.
I would say games with Philly are more heated right now though. A team we play no more than twice a year lol. Cutter drama really spiced that one up. Can't wait until the next meeting March 18th! Viele was acquired for games like that
Happy with our play the last 3 games. Seems Q is trying to preach a more defensive style. That's what the kids need to learn. Playoffs are all about defense, grit, and momentum. We know we can score goals, we have more than enough skill in our lineup. But if you can shut the other team down, you've mastered the game right there. Hopefully the guys respond going further. Thankfully the Pacific division race is so tight right now that with a good winning streak the Ducks can get right back to the top again.
Good stuff as always, much love from Dallas Texas! Let's go Ducks!! Secretly hoping Ducks/Stars meet in the playoffs so I can wear orange in the AAC this summer! Lol
Harry Potter is dead! eh hehe
Washing Machiiine!