1st Period Analysis: Both teams were feeling each other out, until Kings forward Blake Lizotte took a holding penalty halfway through the period. Only nine seconds into the powerplay the Ducks scored to make it a 1-0. The Ducks continued to apply to the pressure in the offensive zone and had multiple shots in the high danger area in front of the net. With under five minutes to play the Kings got their first powerplay of the game. Kevin Fiala fired a rocket of a shot that rang off the post and in to tie the game at 1-1. Both teams were trading chances in both teams' offensive zones. Both teams also had a really high shot total as well.
1st Period Goals: Ducks goal scored on the powerplay by number 33 Jakob Silfverberg, assisted by number 16 Ryan Strome and number 4 Cam Fowler. Time of the goal 9:33. LA KINGS GOAL! Scored on the powerplay by number 22 Kevin Fiala (1st of the game and 16th of the season), assisted by number 9 Adrian Kempe and number 8 Drew Doughty. Time of the goal 15:23.
1st Period Penalties: Kings penalty to number 46 Blake Lizotte 2 minute minor for Holding, time of the penalty 9:24. Ducks penalty to number 17 Alex Killron 2 minute minor for Interference, time of the penalty 14:36.
Shots on goal in the 1st period
Ducks 14
Kings 18
2nd Period Analysis: Both the Ducks and Kings had lots of scoring opportunities in the first five minutes and the Kings took a penalty for slashing. The Kings managed to kill off the penalty, and both teams managed to start hitting more midway through the period. A scrum between the teams which started after a post whistle hit by Ducks forward Frank Vatrano. Due to the scrum both teams get players sent to the penalty box, but Ducks forward Ryan Strome was also sent to the box which gave the Kings a 5 on 4 powerplay. Moments after the the game restarted the Ducks scored to take the lead of a tip in by Sam Carrick. The Kings got their third powerplay of the game and connected on a shot from Drew Doughty to tie the game up at 2-2. The final few minutes the Ducks had more zone time and pressure in the offensive zone.
2nd Period Goals: Ducks goal scored shorthanded by number 14 Adam Henrique (1st of the game and 17th of the season), assisted by 39 Sam Carrick. Time of the goal 9:08. LA KINGS GOAL! Scored on the powerplay by number 8 Drew Doughty (1st of the game and 13th of the season), assisted by number 9 Adrian Kempe. Time of the goal 14:24.
2nd Period Penalties: Kings penalty to number 78 Alex Laferriere 2 minute minor for Slashing, time of the penalty 4:49. Kings penalty to number 92 Brandt Clarke 2 minute minor for Roughing. Time of the penalty is 8:36. Ducks penalty to number 77 Frank Vantrno 2 minute minor for Roughing. Time of the penalty is 8:36. Ducks penalty to number 17 Alex Killron 2 minute minor for Tripping. Time of the penalty 13:13.
Shots on goal in the 2nd period
Ducks 9
Kings 17
3rd Period Analysis: The Kings managed to get their fourth powerplay of the game midway through the period but could not capitalize on the man advantage. The Kings also had a lot more zone time midway through the period as well. Both teams had chances with under five minutes to play. Both teams couldn't find the back of the net so the game goes to overtime.
3rd Period Goals: None
3rd Period Penalties: Ducks penalty to number 77 Frank Vantrno 2 minute minor for Cross-Checking.
Shots on goal in the 3rd period
Ducks 5
Kings 13
OT Period Analysis: Both teams had good chances but no one could score so the game heads to a shootout.
OT Goals: None
Shootout: LA Kings Shot 1 shooter Pierre-Luc Dubois Goal
Anaheim Ducks Shot 1 shooter Mason McTavish Shot Saved
LA Kings Shot 2 shooter Trevor Moore Goal
Anaheim Ducks Shot 2 shooter Leo Carlsson Goal
LA Kings Shot 3 shooter Kevin Fiala Shot Saved
Anaheim Ducks Shot 3 Shooter Alex Killron Shot Saved
Kings beat Ducks in shootout 3-1, Kings win the game 3-2.
