The Freeway Faceoff seemed certain to be a drag race this season, with Southern California's NHL clubs both loaded with topflight talent and playoff ambition. Although the Kings and Ducks haven't really warmed up yet, perhaps a seven-round shootout in their first head-to-head matchup can get these engines going. Jonathan Quick made 23 saves before stopping six of Anaheim's seven shootout attempts, and Justin Williams atoned for his costly penalty late in regulation with the winner in the last round of Los Angeles' 2-1 victory over the slumping Ducks on Wednesday night.
