February 4, 2013; Anaheim, CA, USA; Anaheim Ducks goalie Viktor Fasth (30) blocks a shot against the San Jose Sharks during the third period at Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
Anaheim, CA - Viktor Fasth had another strong outing last night against the San Jose Sharks. The Anaheim Ducks goalie made just his third NHL start and allowed only a first period goal as the Ducks rallied to beat the division leader.
First Period:February 4, 2013; Anaheim, CA, USA; San Jose Shark center James Sheppard (15) falls to the ice after being hit by Anaheim Ducks center Nick Bonino (13) during the first period at Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
During the first period, the two rivals really got chippy. Sharks winger Ryane Clowe took exception to Matt Beleskey‘s hit on teammate Douglas Murray and instigated a fight and drew a 10-minute misconduct in the process at the 11:20 mark. Logan Couture notched the only goal in the opening frame with just under two minutes left.
Second Period:Things settled down in the second frame and Fasth stopped all seven shots he faced in the middle frame.
Third Period:In the final frame, Saku Koivu snagged a San Jose giveaway and notched the Ducks equalizer at the 3:53 mark. The teams exchanged power play opportunities before Sheldon Souray netted the game winner at the 13:21 mark. The Ducks hung on to hand the Sharks their first loss in regulation in the young season.
Game Statistics SOG:| 7 | 7 | 12 | 26 | |
| 8 | 13 | 11 | 32 |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 1st | 0-0 | 0-2 |
| 2nd | 0-3 | 0-2 |
| 3rd | 0-3 | 0-2 |
| Total | 0-6 | 0-6 |
| 19 | HITS | 23 |
| 31 | FOW | 26 |
| 6 | GIV | 8 |
| 5 | TAK | 2 |
| 15 | BLK | 24 |
| 27 | PIM | 17 |
| Defenseman Sheldon Souray | Goals: 1 (GWG), Assists: 0, +1 | ||
| Goalie Viktor Fasth | Saves: 25, Save Pct.: .962, 1 GA | ||
| Center Ryan Getzlaf | Goals: 0, Assists: 1, +1 |
