Ducks rally late to edge Kings in shootout thriller

Ducks Rally to Beat Kings in Shootout

Leo Carlsson scored the tying goal with 1:31 left in the third period, and Troy Terry along with Mason McTavish converted in the shootout, leading the Anaheim Ducks to a 5–4 home victory over the Los Angeles Kings.

Game Recap

The Ducks trailed most of the game but staged a determined comeback in the closing minutes. Carlsson’s late goal forced overtime after Anaheim fought back from multiple deficits. In the shootout, Terry and McTavish capitalized on their chances, while goaltender John Gibson stopped two of three attempts from the Kings to secure the win.

Los Angeles built an early lead thanks to goals from Adrian Kempe and Kevin Fiala, but defensive breakdowns late in regulation cost them the game. Anaheim’s resilience and timely scoring sealed the dramatic turnaround in front of their home crowd.

“We’ve been talking about staying with it,” Ducks coach Greg Cronin said postgame. “Tonight, the players did exactly that and earned the result.”

Key Performers

Looking Ahead

The Ducks, improving their record and gaining momentum, will next face the San Jose Sharks. The Kings aim to rebound quickly as they continue their road trip.

“We let one slip away,” said Kings captain Anze Kopitar. “We have to manage the puck better late in games.”

Summary

Anaheim’s late rally and clutch shootout execution underscored their growing confidence and ability to close out tight contests.

Author’s Summary: Anaheim erased a late deficit to outlast Los Angeles 5–4 in a shootout, fueled by Carlsson’s equalizer and key saves by Gibson.

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Reuters Reuters — 2025-11-29

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