Anaheim Ducks: Three Keys to Taking a Bite out of the Big Apple

ANAHEIM, CA - NOVEMBER 01: Brendan Smith #42 of the New York Rangers defends against Jakob Silfverberg #33 of the Anaheim Ducks during the first period of a game at Honda Center on November 1, 2018 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
ANAHEIM, CA - NOVEMBER 01: Brendan Smith #42 of the New York Rangers defends against Jakob Silfverberg #33 of the Anaheim Ducks during the first period of a game at Honda Center on November 1, 2018 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
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ANAHEIM, CA – NOVEMBER 01: Ryan Kesler #17 of the Anaheim Ducks defends against Mats Zuccarello #36 of the New York Rangers during the third period of a game at Honda Center on November 1, 2018, in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

The Anaheim Ducks have landed in the big apple, fresh off a 4-2 road win. As they face the New York Rangers, a back to back could prove to be difficult, especially against a team that is trying to stay afloat in the playoff race.

The Anaheim Ducks have inspired us with their ferocious tenacity this season. For a moment there, it seemed like this was a hopeless season. Many had written off the Ducks as a dumpster fire from the beginning, and a trip to the Stanley Cup Playoffs seemed almost impossible.

Then, almost out of nowhere, they made a surprising come back. This was just proof to Ducks Nation what we knew all along. They weren’t called the Come Back Kids for just any old reason! This is who the Ducks have always been. They’re the team that has the tendency to come back from behind and blow your socks off.

Over the past month, Anaheim has won 11 out of 13 games, only losing to the Nashville Predators and the Carolina Hurricanes. Those 22 points earned have propelled them into the second place Pacific Division spot. League-wide, they are currently tied with the former Stanley Cup Champions, the Washington Capitals, sitting comfortably in eighth places.

Did You Know? Madison Square Garden is the oldest NHL arena in the league. Honda Center is surprisingly the fourth oldest.

Today in Anaheim Ducks History: In 2002, J.S. Giguere‘s impressive shutout record ended when the Anaheim Ducks won 5-2 against the St. Louis Blues. He ended up setting a franchise record with three consecutive shutouts against the Nashville Predators (3-0), Washington Capitals (3-0), and Pittsburgh Penguins (5-0)

Game 36: Anaheim Ducks vs New York Rangers

Season Record: 19-11-5 (2nd in Pacific Divison)

Location: Madison Square Garden — New York City, New York

Time: 4:00 pm PST

TV: Prime Ticket

Radio: AM 830

Anaheim Ducks News: Chad Johnson is playing his first game dressed as a Duck tonight.

Anaheim Ducks Injuries: Rickard Rakell (Ankle), Ryan Miller (Sprained MCL), Cam Fowler (Complex Facial Fracture), Patrick Eaves (Broken Rib/Back Spasms), Corey Perry (Knee)

New York Rangers Injuries: Jesper Fast (UBI), Cody McLeod (Hand), Kevin Shattenkirk (Shoulder)

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