Ducks beat rival Kings for 2nd straight night in extra time

Published: Sunday, January 18, 2026 at 6:15 am

Ducks Edge Kings Again in Overtime Thriller

The Anaheim Ducks secured their second consecutive overtime victory against the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday, extending their winning streak to three games. Mikael Granlund's late-game heroics, scoring with just 58 seconds remaining in overtime, sealed the 2-1 win for the Ducks on home ice. This victory follows a 3-2 shootout win on Friday, marking a dominant performance by Anaheim in the season series, which they won 3-1-0, with all three wins coming in extra time.

Mason McTavish contributed a goal for the Ducks, while goaltender Ville Husso made 17 saves, earning his first win since December 9th. Rookie Beckett Sennecke played a key role in setting up Granlund's game-winning goal by forcing a turnover.

The Kings, meanwhile, saw their losing streak extend to four games, matching their longest of the season. Adrian Kempe scored the lone goal for Los Angeles, with Anton Forsberg making 31 saves. The Kings' struggles are evident, having lost six of their last seven games.

The Ducks opened the scoring in the first period with McTavish finding the net. The Kings responded in the second period, capitalizing on a two-man advantage to tie the game, with Kempe scoring his 16th goal of the season. Anaheim faced a challenging second period, incurring five penalties. Despite the Kings' efforts, the Ducks maintained a significant advantage in shots throughout the game, outshooting Los Angeles 33-18.

Both teams were missing key players. The Ducks were without their points leader, Leo Carlsson, due to a skin lesion, while the Kings were missing Corey Perry and Anze Kopitar.

BNN's Perspective:

The Ducks' recent success highlights the unpredictable nature of the sport. While the Kings are struggling, the Ducks are capitalizing on their opportunities. This series demonstrates the importance of capitalizing on opportunities and the impact of key player absences.

Keywords: Anaheim Ducks, Los Angeles Kings, overtime, Mikael Granlund, Mason McTavish, Ville Husso, Adrian Kempe, Anton Forsberg, hockey, NHL, winning streak, shootout, Beckett Sennecke, Leo Carlsson, Corey Perry, Anze Kopitar

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