2011-2012
Opponent: San Jose Sharks
Result: 1-0 Win
December 31, 2013; Anaheim, CA, USA; San Jose Sharks center Joe Thornton (19) shoots on goal against Anaheim Ducks goalie Jonas Hiller (1) during the first period at Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
The Ducks defeated the Sharks 1-0 to win back-to-back home openers dating back to the previous season. After two games over in Europe (one in Finland and the other in Sweden), the Ducks returned to the U.S. and Anaheim for their home opener against San Jose.
This one was uneventful to say the least. The Ducks would get the first and only goal of the contest thanks to Maxime Macenauer‘s tally midway through the first period. It was Macenauer’s first career NHL goal. Jonas Hiller stood tall throughout the game, stopping all 31 shots to preserve the shutout.
Notes
It would be Macenauer’s first and only goal of his NHL career thus far. He currently plays for the Hamilton Bulldogs, the AHL affiliate of the Montreal Canadiens.
George Parros assisted on Macenauer’s goal. Parros finished the season with three assists and has a career total of 18 as of Oct. 16, 2014.
Rosters (via AnaheimDucks.com)
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