Anaheim Ducks: Three Keys to Riding the Lightning

TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 27: Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Mathieu Joseph (7) is defended by Anaheim Ducks left wing Pontus Aberg (20) in the second period of the regular season NHL game between the Anaheim Ducks and Tampa Bay Lightning on November 27, 2018 at Amalie Arena in Tampa, FL. (Photo by Mark LoMoglio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 27: Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Mathieu Joseph (7) is defended by Anaheim Ducks left wing Pontus Aberg (20) in the second period of the regular season NHL game between the Anaheim Ducks and Tampa Bay Lightning on November 27, 2018 at Amalie Arena in Tampa, FL. (Photo by Mark LoMoglio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
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TAMPA, FL – NOVEMBER 27: Tampa Bay Lightning center Tyler Johnson (9) is defended by Anaheim Ducks defenseman Andy Welinski (45) in the second period of the regular season NHL game between the Anaheim Ducks and Tampa Bay Lightning on November 27, 2018 at Amalie Arena in Tampa, FL. (Photo by Mark LoMoglio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

After an unfortunate overtime loss to the Arizona Coyotes, the Anaheim Ducks are hoping tonight is the night they finally break their five-game losing streak.

On Saturday, the Anaheim Ducks were back at home and played what was easily their most entertaining game of the season. The Arizona Coyotes, despite their struggles, pulled out all the stops at an attempt to defeat their foe.

The Ducks took an early lead, led by Ondrej Kase and Daniel Sprong, but unfortunately, the Coyotes caught up with two unanswered goals in the third period. This allowed them to push the game into overtime, where a goal from Nick Schmaltz won the game just 0:33 into the OT period.

Despite the loss, however, the glass is always half full. The Anaheim Ducks had the recipe for a win, they just had a little bit of bad luck down by their net.

They overwhelmingly outshot their opponents, Ondrej Kase scored the game-opening goal as well as the Ducks final goal, and Nick Ritchie had a three-point night.

They had everything they needed to be successful, they just need to work on protecting their goaltender a little more. Going into tonight’s game, that is going to be the key to shutting down a relentless Tampa Bay Lightning team.

Did You Know? The Tampa Bay Lightning have not lost a game in regulation since November 27, 2018, when the Anaheim Ducks were in town. Since then, they have gone on to win 13 and lose one game in OT to the Winnipeg Jets.

Game 41: Anaheim Ducks vs Tampa Bay Lightning

Season Record: 19-15-6

Location: Honda Center — Anaheim, California

Time: 5:00 pm PST

TV: Prime Ticket

Radio: AM 830

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

Tampa Bay Lightning Injuries: Mathieu Joseph (LBI), J.T. Miller (UBI)

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