The Kings and Ducks meet at the Honda Center for the first time since Game 7 of last spring’s Western Conference semifinals, which L.A. won in seven games. Anaheim will once again be without both Corey Perry and Francois Beauchemin, who suffering from an illness. Meanwhile after dressing just five defenseman on Saturday night against the Vancouver Canucks, the Kings will have six defensemen tonight as Jamie McBain makes his L.A. debut. Who will win the first instalment in the battle of Southern California? Tune in at 10:30 p.m. ET. You can also watch the game on NBCSN or via NBC Sports’ Live Extra stream.
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