Fiala, Kopitar Lead LA Kings’ 5–2 Rout of Ducks in the First Freeway Faceoff of the Season

Fiala, Kopitar Lead LA Kings’ 5–2 Rout of Ducks in the First Freeway Faceoff of the Season
Anaheim Ducks goaltender John Gibson (36) blocks the shot by Los Angeles Kings center Adrian Kempe (9) during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Anaheim, Calif., on Nov. 24, 2023. Kyusung Gong/AP Photo
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ANAHEIM, Calif.—Kevin Fiala scored two goals and captain Anze Kopitar had a goal and an assist in the Los Angeles Kings’ 5–2 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Friday, Nov. 24, in the first Freeway Faceoff of the season.

Fiala and Arthur Kaliyev each scored a power-play goal in the first period for the Kings, who won their fourth straight overall and their ninth consecutive road game to begin the season.