Los Angeles Kings vs Anaheim Ducks
Model projection
Kings 34%Ducks 66%
Projected score2.5 – 3.4expected goals
Overtime16%chance of OT
Model moneyline+197 / -197Kings / Ducks
Market moneyline— / —no stored line
Section edges
Season-level model scores for each side. The higher score owns the edge in that part of the game.
| Section | Kings | Ducks | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Office | 300 | 300 | Even |
| Coaching | 204.2 | 149 | Kings |
| Offense | 209.7 | 217.5 | Ducks |
| Defense | 371.6 | 310.5 | Kings |
| Overtime | 284.4 | 284.4 | Even |
| Opponents | 53.9 | 49.4 | Kings |
| Global | 168.5 | 181.5 | Ducks |
Metric matchup
The largest gaps between the two clubs across the model's shared metrics, with each side's raw value and 0–100 league score.
| Metric | Section | Kings | Ducks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shot Quality (avg danger/attempt) | Offense | 0.119 · 77.4 | 0.093 · 7.3 |
| 3+ Goal Routes (Blowout Losses) | Coaching | 0 · 100 | 2 · 33.3 |
| Losses Despite High Scoring Chances | Global | 0 · 0 | 1 · 50 |
| Shot Attempts / Game | Offense | 35.5 · 6.4 | 53.5 · 52.6 |
| Opp Average Points Top 9 Forwards | Defense | 0.3 · 45.5 | 0 · 0 |
| Opp Average Points Top 4 Defensemen | Defense | 0.3 · 41.7 | 0 · 0 |
| Shots / Game | Offense | 15.3 · 1.1 | 24.3 · 42 |
| Opp Time with the Lead | Defense | 27.4% · 58.3 | 53.7% · 18.3 |
| Comeback Wins | Global | 2 · 66.7 | 1 · 33.3 |
| Opp Scoring Chances / Game | Defense | 14.3 · 67.2 | 19 · 36.1 |
| Goals Against / Game | Defense | 3.3 · 45.8 | 5 · 16.7 |
| Opponent Shot Quality (allowed) | Defense | 0.103 · 71.3 | 0.111 · 50.8 |
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Kings vs Ducks matchup
This page summarizes the NHL Power Ranking model's view of Los Angeles Kings vs Anaheim Ducks on September 23, 2026. Win probabilities come from the head-to-head engine, which blends each club's stored power sections with goaltending, schedule rest and available roster context. Section edges show where each side owns a season-long advantage; the metric table lists the largest measured gaps.
Team pages: Los Angeles Kings power ranking and Anaheim Ducks power ranking.