The red line might as well have been the pivot on a seesaw Sunday. The second period tilted the Kings’ way, then back to the Ducks for the third.
When it came to a stop the Kings were in first place in the Pacific Division after a 3-2 win at Honda Center.
Here’s what we learned:
Kings’ younger players cannot be overlooked
For as much praise heaped lately on Jeff Carter and linemates Tyler Toffoli and Tanner Pearson, Kings Coach Darryl Sutter served a reminder that they are having success with newbies like Nic Dowd, Nick Shore, Derek Forbort and Kevin Gravel, who are all new to the Kings-Ducks rivalry.