LOS ANGELES –– The Kings were in dire need of a jolt offensively and they got it during a four-goal first period that enabled them to coast to a 6-1 victory over the Ducks at Crypto.com Arena on Saturday evening. That result evened this season’s Freeway Faceoff after the Ducks won, 5-4 in a shootout, back on Nov. 28 at Honda Center. For the Kings, Alex Laferriere scored his first career hat trick. Quinton Byfield burst out of his doldrums with a goal and an assist. Drew Doughty and Trevor Moore both added a goal. Anže Kopitar had three assists, while Brandt Clarke and Brian Dumoulin each contributed two. Anton Forsberg made 23 saves, with top dog Darcy Kuemper (upper-body) nearing a return....
