Good morning, Anaheim Ducks fans! The Ducks prevailed in a quick turnaround and travel to Staples Center, winning their fourth straight game in a 3-2 shootout over the Los Angeles Kings. The victory spoiled a special night for the Kings, who retired the jersey of Rob Blake, who serves as an assistant general manager for Los Angeles.
The Ducks improved their record in one-goal games to 22-0-6, as Jakob Silfverberg scored the lone-goal in the shootout. Silfverberg now is 12 for 21 in his career in the shootout and has converted seven of 11 attempts in the shootout this season (63.6%). His seven shootout goals leads the NHL (Kyle Okposo and Matt Duchene are next, with five). His 11 shootout attempts also leads the NHL (Jussi Jokinen is next, with 10).
The Ducks return to Honda Center for their tenth consecutive game in Southern California before the NHL All-Star Break. Ryan Getzlaf is the team’s lone representative at the event. The Ducks’ next game is Wednesday, when the Calgary Flames come visit Honda Center for the teams’ third meeting of the season. The teams have traded one-goal victories, with the Flames winning 4-3 in a shootout on November 18th and the Ducks winning 3-2 on November 25th.
As always, there were plenty of happenings across the league. Here are some Ducks and NHL news to get the morning started.
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Anaheim Ducks spoil the party for the Los Angeles Kings (LA Times)
Anaheim Ducks in uncharted territory after convincing wins and liking it (Orange County Register)
Frederik Andersen showing staying power for the Anaheim Ducks (LA Times)
Anaheim Ducks and Los Angeles Kings have had varied success in net (Orange County Register)
Dan Carcillo faces Player Safety hearing for cross-check against Mathieu Perreault (NHL)
Carolina Hurricanes starting January and 2015 strong (Cardiac Cane)
Rookie Kevin Hayes making an impact down the middle for the New York Rangers (NHL)
Will Patrick Kane eclipse the 50-goal mark this season? (Blackhawk Up)
ECHL player Justin Sawyer proposes to his girlfriend during first intermission (Puck Daddy)
Trevor Daley proving his importance to the Dallas Stars in his absence (Blackout Dallas)