Ahead of tonight’s contest against the ever-dangerous Colorado Avalanche, let’s continue our 30-game check-in on the Anaheim Ducks. In this edition, we’ll begin with the season’s biggest surprises and conclude with some players and areas in need of improvement. The Ducks currently sit seventh in the Pacific Division at 12-14-4 with four games in hand on
Mason McTavish
It has been six straight seasons without playoff hockey for the Anaheim Ducks. The team ranks last in the league in points percentage (.421), goals per game (2.50), penalty kill percentage (76.5), and shots per game (28.1) during that span. It has been a struggle for the organization and the fanbase, but brighter days may
Success in the NHL is a confluence of many factors. The first few things that come to mind are a lineup’s skill, depth, and cohesiveness. Then, there’s the culture established by management and coaching staff. Finally, there’s the battle of attrition. Can you stay healthy, or can you not? On the other hand, failure is
The Anaheim Ducks bounced back from a 9-2 blowout loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday (Feb. 17) with a 4-3 victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Monday (Feb. 19). It has largely been another difficult season for the Ducks, but the team’s ability to rebound with better efforts after brutal defeats has been