Anaheim Ducks Home Opener History: The Past Five

2010-2011

Opponent: Vancouver Canucks

Result: 4-3 Win

March 20, 2013; Anaheim, CA, USA; Anaheim Ducks right wing

(9) celebrates after scoring a goal against the Chicago Blackhawks during the third period at Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

After a miserable home opener the previous season, the Ducks came back the following year with a thrilling 4-3 victory over the Canucks. Anaheim came home with a three-game losing streak hanging over its head, but the Ducks fortune changed on this night.

The big boys came out to play for the Ducks as they got goals from Ryan Getzlaf, Teemu Selanne, Corey Perry and Bobby Ryan. The game featured three ties and finished with two answered goals by the Ducks to put them ahead for good, 4-3, in the third period.

With the Ducks trailing 3-2 in the third, Perry and Ryan tallied back-to-back goals just over two minutes apart halfway through the period. Netminder Jonas Hiller did his job the rest of the way to shutdown the Canucks’ offense.

Notes

Getzlaf finished with a team-high four points (one goal and three assists).

Current Duck Ryan Kesler finished with no points. He registered three shots and was 67 percent in the face-off circle.

Rosters (via AnaheimDucks.com)