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Ducks Rally Late to Beat Kings 5-3 in Bakersfield

Anaheim seized the result with a late power-play winner after Los Angeles led three times.

ONTARIO, CA - SEPTEMBER 21: Ian Moore #74 of the Anaheim Ducks and Andre Lee #47 of the Los Angeles Kings battle for position during the third period in a pre-season game at the Toyota Arena on September 21, 2025 in Ontario, California. (Photo by Gary A. Vasquez/NHLI via Getty Images)
PITTSBURGH, PA - DECEMBER 17: Los Angeles Kings defenseman Kyle Burroughs (7) looks on during the first period in the NHL game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Los Angeles Kings on December 17, 2024, at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA. (Photo by Jeanine Leech/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Overview

  • The loss marked Los Angeles' first setback of the preseason following two earlier wins over Anaheim.
  • Cody Ceci scored his first goal in a Kings sweater, Taylor Ward converted off a Liam Greentree feed, and Trevor Moore put LA up 3-2 early in the third.
  • Tyson Hinds tied it in the third, Matthew Phillips netted the decisive goal in the final minute on the power play, and Nico Myatovic added an empty-netter.
  • Goaltender Erik Portillo returned from injury and said he felt ready for the season, while Jim Hiller noted the power play generated chances and the penalty kill held up despite bounces.
  • The lineup featured a mix of veterans and auditioning prospects as camp evaluations continue, with Greentree logging his third preseason game and three exhibitions still ahead.