Projected Lineups for Ducks vs. Kings Matchup
The upcoming NHL matchup features the Anaheim Ducks against the Los Angeles Kings, set for 10:30 p.m. ET. Both teams aim to improve their standings with the Ducks sporting a record of 22 wins, 21 losses, and 3 overtime losses, while the Kings hold a record of 19 wins, 16 losses, and 11 overtime losses.
Projected Lineups for Ducks vs. Kings Matchup
Ducks Projected Lineup
- Chris Kreider – Mason McTavish – Ryan Strome
- Alex Killorn – Mikael Granlund – Beckett Sennecke
- Cutter Gauthier – Ryan Poehling – Troy Terry
- Ross Johnston – Tim Washe – Jansen Harkins
Defensemen
- Jackson LaCombe – Jacob Trouba
- Olen Zellweger – Radko Gudas
- Pavel Mintyukov – Drew Helleson
Goalkeepers
- Lukas Dostal
- Ville Husso
Injuries and Scratches
- Scratched: Ian Moore, Jeffrey Viel
- Injured: Frank Vatrano (fractured shoulder), Petr Mrazek (lower body), Leo Carlsson (lower body)
Kings Projected Lineup
- Jeff Malott – Alex Laferriere – Adrian Kempe
- Warren Foegele – Quinton Byfield – Joel Armia
- Kevin Fiala – Alex Turcotte – Andrei Kuzmenko
- Andre Lee – Samuel Helenius – Taylor Ward
Defensemen
- Mikey Anderson – Drew Doughty
- Joel Edmundson – Brandt Clarke
- Brian Dumoulin – Cody Ceci
Goalkeepers
- Darcy Kuemper
- Anton Forsberg
Injuries and Scratches
- Scratched: Corey Perry, Jacob Moverare
- Injured: Anze Kopitar (upper body), Trevor Moore (upper body)
Status Report
Some key notes for the matchup include Troy Terry returning after missing three games. Cutter Gauthier will also be back following an illness that sidelined him for a recent win against the Dallas Stars. However, Chris Kreider may be a game-time decision due to an illness.
Additionally, Leo Carlsson will miss his second consecutive game. The Ducks made a recent trade, acquiring Jeffrey Viel from the Boston Bruins for a fourth-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. Nikita Nesterenko has been assigned to the San Diego Gulls of the AHL.
On the Kings’ side, Joel Armia is expected to return after recovering from a lower-body injury that kept him out for five games. Both teams look to capitalize on their lineups to secure a crucial victory.
