Projected Lineups for Ducks vs. Kings
The upcoming game between the Anaheim Ducks and the Los Angeles Kings is generating considerable interest. Scheduled for 10:30 p.m. ET, this matchup will be broadcasted on various networks, including FDSNW and KCOP-13. Both teams are eager to improve their standings in the league.
Projected Lineups for Ducks vs. Kings
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
- Jackson LaCombe — Jacob Trouba
- Olen Zellweger — Radko Gudas
- Pavel Mintyukov — Drew Helleson
- Lukas Dostal (Goalie)
- Ville Husso (Goalie)
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
- Mikey Anderson — Drew Doughty
- Joel Edmundson — Brandt Clarke
- Brian Dumoulin — Cody Ceci
- Darcy Kuemper (Goalie)
- Anton Forsberg (Goalie)
Injury Updates
Several players will impact the lineup due to injuries. For the Ducks:
- Frank Vatrano: Fractured shoulder
- Petr Mrazek: Lower body injury
- Leo Carlsson: Lower body injury
The Kings are also dealing with significant injuries:
- Anze Kopitar: Upper body injury
- Trevor Moore: Upper body injury
Status Report
Player statuses are crucial as game time approaches. Troy Terry is set to return after a three-game absence. Cutter Gauthier will also return after sitting out the previous match against the Dallas Stars due to illness. Chris Kreider is a game-time decision after missing the morning skate due to illness. If Kreider cannot play, Ian Moore is expected to step in as the seventh defenseman. Leo Carlsson will miss his second consecutive game, with updates pending.
Recent Moves
The Ducks made a strategic acquisition recently. They traded for Jeffrey Viel from the Boston Bruins in exchange for a fourth-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. Additionally, forward Nikita Nesterenko was assigned to the San Diego Gulls in the American Hockey League.
As the Ducks prepare to face the Kings, both teams seek to leverage their lineups effectively while managing player health. Fans are eager to see how this clash will unfold.
