A mere 35 seconds into the third period, the Kings cushioned their advantage with a third goal from their top line. Kempe won the puck in the corner, tipping it to Kopitar, whose pass from the goal line to the netfront found Laferriere for a far-side shot and his second goal of the game.

The Anaheim Ducks traveled to Ontario, CA, on Saturday to take on the Los Angeles Kings for their third pre-season matchup of the 2024-25 season. Quack of Dawn: Ducks Morning Report - 9/28 The Ducks deployed a lineup consisting of fewer high-profile NHL regulars than Thursday's game against the Sharks.