The Anaheim Ducks hosted their rival Los Angeles Kings for the first iteration of the 2024-25 "Freeway Face-Off" on Sunday night at Honda Center. Frank Vatrano returned to the Ducks lineup after missing Friday's game against the Colorado Avalanche. He was home with his family, awaiting the arrival of his second child.

Anze Kopitar banked a stretch pass off the right-wing boards, which Kempe skated down as he left LaCombe in the dust en route to a five-hole goal off a partial breakaway. The goal was Kempe’s third of the season and the secondary assist was Vladislav Gavrikov’s third helper in two games.

The Ducks could not get their offense in gear tonight, falling 4-1 to the rival Los Angeles Kings in the season's first Freeway Face-Off at Honda Center. NHL GAMECENTER | DUCKS STREAM The loss dropped Anaheim to 2-2-1 on the young season and 1-1-0 on home ice.