Something has to give
The Kings and Ducks both enter Tuesday's game with 0-2 records. Only once in franchise history, in 1969-70, have the Kings started a season with three consecutive regulation losses. The 1985-86 team started with two regulation losses and one overtime loss. Neither season turned out well. The 1969-70 team finished with 38 points in 76 games and the 1985-86 team finished with 54 points in 80 games.
The Ducks have had two 0-3 starts in their 14-season history, in 2003-04 and 1998-99.

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And...Parros is the leading scorer on the ducks!
Don't Even Use the Word 'Panic'
I predict an OT game... if a goal is scored in the overtime, LA will win, if it goes to a shootout, Anaheim probably prevails.
at least that's my best guess.
GO KINGS!!!