Anaheim Ducks: Keys to an Improved Power Play
May 16, 2014; Anaheim, CA, USA; Anaheim Ducks right wing Corey Perry (10) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against the Los Angeles Kings during the third period in game seven of the second round of the 2014 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports
Last season the Anaheim Ducks power play struggles were well documented. In fact most people in the hockey world believe it was one of the top reasons they were ultimately ousted in the second round of the playoffs.
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The Ducks had a team shooting percentage of 10 percent during the regular season, but their power-play only scored on 16 percent of its opportunities. That was good for the 22nd best PP in the league. That power-play percentage in the postseason finished at 24 percent, but those numbers are a little skewed as the Ducks PP went from red-hot one game to ice-cold the next.
The Ducks were the second best team in the league during the regular season with a less than stellar PP unit. Imagine what they could be if this was always a force to be reckoned with. Having Bruce Boudreau at the helm, who is known for having a very high-powered and open offense this is an area that needs to be fixed.
With some new players brought in and a different way of approaching it here are some ways to improve this facet of the Ducks game.