Anaheim Ducks Win Streak Ends with 6-2 Loss to Toronto Maple Leafs
By Eric Stites
Dec 16, 2014; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Anaheim Ducks center Ryan Kesler (17) is congratulated on his goal by defenseman Clayton Stoner (3) and left wing Matt Beleskey (39) against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Air Canada Centre. The Maple Leafs beat the Ducks 6-2. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports
First Star: Ryan Kesler, C (1 G, 1 A, +1, 7 SOG, 5 Hits, 19:38 TOI)
Kesler seemed to be the only one at times trying to get to the front of the net to create chances. His breakaway with Vatanen in the second period that led to the shorthanded goal was mostly set up by Getzlaf, but it was a great pass from Kesler to Vatanen nonetheless, and a well deserved assist. His goal was a direct result of his desire to be in front of the net as much as possible, and his tip-in goal gave the Ducks life shortly after it seemed the Maple Leafs had put the game on ice.