Anaheim Ducks Use Strong Third to Come Back And Beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-2

Teemu Selanne’s Goal Helps Propel Ducks to Come From Behind Win

March 20, 2013; Anaheim, CA, USA; Chicago Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford (50) blocks a shot against Anaheim Ducks right wing Bobby Ryan (9) during the second period at Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Anaheim, CA – The Anaheim Ducks scored three goals in the final five and a half minutes to come back and beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-2. The Ducks improve to 22-3-4, while the Blackhawks fall to just 24-3-3. The win helps to move the Ducks from behind the shadow of the league leaders.

First Period:

Peter Holland kicked off the night with his third goal of the season 1:24 into the the game. The play was set up on a Daniel Winnik takeaway. Jonathan Toews answered while the Blackhawks were shorthanded nearly four minutes in. The Ducks severely out-shot the the ‘Hawks.

Second Period:

Both teams went back and forth in the middle frame. Nick Leddy netted his fourth of the year on the power play at the 11:54 mark. The middle frame only got a little chippy, but cooler heads prevailed and no major or double minors were accrued.

Third Period:

The final frame saw a huge shift in momentum as a potential Brandon Bollig goal was reversed after it was shown that he kicked the puck into the net past Jonas Hiller. Bobby Ryan evened up the score with 5:27 left in the game. Teemu Selanne gave the Ducks the lead just over a minute later. The ‘Hawks attempted to tie up the game with the extra attacker, but Sheldon Souray put the puck in the empty net to ice the game.

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The Ducks will take the ice again against Detroit at home at 7:00 p.m. PST.