Anaheim Ducks Hand San Jose First Regulation Loss Of Season

Fasth Still Strong In Third Start

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.

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