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Anaheim Ducks: Wishes for 2017

By Julius Choi

Oct 13, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Anaheim Ducks head coach Randy Carlyle during the game against Dallas Stars at the American Airlines Center. The Stars defeat the Ducks 4-2. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 13, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Anaheim Ducks head coach Randy Carlyle during the game against Dallas Stars at the American Airlines Center. The Stars defeat the Ducks 4-2. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 16, 2016; Brooklyn, NY, USA; New York Islanders right wing Josh Bailey (12) celebrates scoring the game winning goal in overtime against the Anaheim Ducks at Barclays Center. New York Islanders won 3-2 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 16, 2016; Brooklyn, NY, USA; New York Islanders right wing Josh Bailey (12) celebrates scoring the game winning goal in overtime against the Anaheim Ducks at Barclays Center. New York Islanders won 3-2 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports /

An Overtime Win

The Anaheim Ducks are winless in seven games decided in overtime this season and with 44 more opportunities left, something has got to give.

John Gibson has been in net for all these games but the blame shouldn’t fall on his shoulders. The defense in front of him has been atrocious as miscommunication and puck watching have been the major flaws during the extra session.

By adopting Teemu Selanne’s ketchup bottle analogy to the current situation, once you get one win under your belt the rest will come.

We are not asking for a winning record but a win in overtime will allow the team to know that they are capable of winning in a variety of different ways. Well, that and getting the full two points would be ideal in a competitive Pacific Division.

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