Kings Defeat Ducks 2-1 in Freeway Faceoff

Erik Portillo made 28 saves in his NHL debut, leading the Los Angeles Kings to a 2-1 victory over the Anaheim Ducks in the Freeway Face-Off rivalry. Alex Laferriere scored the decisive goal early in the third period, contributing to his goal and an assist, while Alex Turcotte also found the net for the Kings. The Ducks initially took the lead with a goal from Ryan Strome in the second period, but the Kings quickly equalized through Turcotte. Anaheim, struggling offensively, failed to capitalize on three power play opportunities and is noted as the lowest-scoring team in the NHL over the past six seasons. Portillo's performance came as he filled in for injured starter Darcy Kuemper, while David Rittich briefly replaced him due to a skate blade issue. The Kings will next face the Senators, while the Ducks also prepare to host Ottawa.