Ducks 2-0
Another power-play goal for the Ducks, with Brady Murray in the box for holding the stick. Chris Kunitz joined a scrum in front of the net and knocked it past LaBarbera. McDonald and Perry get the assists.
Less than five minutes left in the first period. The Kings are flat and the Ducks are flying.

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We’re definitely playing flat. Except for LaBarbera, who looks like a spaz out there. He came completely out of the crease!
The line combinations are really bad.