The Ducks’ Cutter Gauthier (61) and Jansen Harkins (24) try to get the puck from the Kings’ Adrian Kempe, right, on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, at the Honda Center. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)

ANAHEIM — The Ducks grimaced first but laughed last as they took the season’s first Freeway Faceoff from the Kings, 5-4 in a shootout, despite never leading until the final horn on Friday afternoon at Honda Center.

The Ducks remained in first place in the Pacific Division and won for the fourth time in their last six outings, with each decision coming by a single goal. The Kings stumbled for the fourth time in five games, with their last seven games separated by just one goal.

Leo Carlsson led the way with a late tying goal and two assists. Chris Kreider, Olen Zellweger and Pa

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