Armia’s Snap Shot Lifts Kings Past Ducks in Anaheim

Key Moment Defines Outcome

Joel Armia delivered the winning strike for the Los Angeles Kings, securing a 2-1 victory over the Anaheim Ducks at the Honda Center. The game unfolded quickly in the opening period, with both teams trading early goals before Armia’s snapshot provided the difference.

The win improved the Kings’ record to 1-2-0, while the Ducks fell to 1-1-0, leaving both clubs tied on two points in their respective standings.

First Period Scoring Summary

Anaheim struck first when Ethan Procyszyn capitalized on a tip-in opportunity. Assisted by Judd Caulfield and Coulson Pitre, Procyszyn gave the home team an early 1-0 lead. The Kings responded promptly to even the contest. Alex Laferriere tied the game at 1-1 with a backhand shot, powered by an assist from Andre Lee.

The period concluded with Los Angeles taking the lead for good. Joel Armia scored his first goal of the season on a snap shot. Drew Doughty and Brian Dumoulin provided the assists on the play, pushing the score to 2-1. The Kings maintained their advantage through the remainder of the frame, preventing any further scoring from Anaheim.

Performance Notes

Ethan Procyszyn was the top performer for Anaheim, recording one goal and one point in the loss. For Los Angeles, Alex Laferriere and Joel Armia each contributed a goal and an assist respectively, with Armia earning the game-winning point total of one. The Ducks’ offense relied heavily on Procyszyn’s early success, while the Kings distributed their offensive production across multiple contributors.

Final Tally

The final score stood at 2-1 for Los Angeles. No goals were scored in the second or third periods. The game was played before an attendance of 14,696 spectators at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California, on Thursday, September 24, 2026. With these results, the Ducks sit at 1-1-0 with two points, and the Kings remain at 1-2-0 with two points.

Sources

ESPN