Alex Laferriere scored a hat trick as the Kings beat the Ducks 6-1, with four first-period goals.

Alex Laferriere scored his first NHL hat trick, leading the Los Angeles Kings to a 6-1 victory over the Anaheim Ducks. The Kings scored four goals in the first period, including goals by Drew Doughty, Trevor Moore, and Quinton Byfield, with Laferriere's first goal assisted by Adrian Kempe. Anze Kopitar had two assists on Laferriere’s goals, and Anton Forsberg made 24 saves. Laferriere added a breakaway goal and a high-slot one-timer in the third period. Mason McTavish scored for Anaheim on a power play. The Kings improved to 2-5-2 since the Christmas break, while the Ducks have lost four of their last five games.