Anaheim Ducks Home Opener History: The Past Five

2013-2014

Opponent: New York Rangers

Result: 6-0 Win

Oct 10, 2013; Anaheim, CA, USA; Anaheim Ducks celebrate after a goal by Anaheim Ducks left wing

(17) against the New York Rangers during the second period at Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports

The Ducks began last season with a remarkable 20-0-2 start at home and it all started with a 6-0 thrashing of the New York Rangers in the home opener.

Anaheim dominated the first period, peppering New York netminder Henrik Lundqvist with 17 shots on goal. On the other end during that time, Hiller saw only three shots come his way. The Ducks were able to put three on the board in the first 20 minutes on goals by Ryan Getzlaf, Jakob Silfverberg and Daniel Winnik.

The pace of play would even out a bit in the second frame, but the Ducks put up another three-spot to push their lead to 6-0. Silfverberg found the back of the net for the second time. Saku Koivu and Dustin Penner would round out the scoring for Anaheim with goals of their own.

Goaltender Jonas Hiller made 34 saves to record the shutout.

Notes

The six goals for the Ducks is the most for a home opener in franchise history.

Defenseman Bryan Allen was named the game’s first star, finishing with one assist and a plus-5. Sami Vatanen, the second star, had one assist and a plus-5 as well.

Rosters (via AnaheimDucks.com)