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Anaheim Ducks Face Off Against Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena

The Anaheim Ducks entered the rink with a record of 0-1, while the Colorado Avalanche boasted a 1-0 standing. The game concluded with an 8-2 score in favor of the home team, leaving fans at Ball Arena witnessing a high-scoring affair.


Nov 15, 2023; Denver, Colorado, USA; Anaheim Ducks goaltender Lukas Dostal (1) during the second period against the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

The Anaheim Ducks faced a challenging night against the Colorado Avalanche, who dominated play throughout most of the game. Despite their efforts, the Ducks managed to net two goals on 17 shots, ending with a shooting percentage of roughly 12 percent. The team's faceoff performance was strong; they won 33 out of 60 faceoffs, translating to a winning percentage of about 55 percent.


In terms of physicality, the Ducks delivered with force as they tallied up to 26 hits over three periods. However, their defensive play saw room for improvement as they gave away possession six times and were unable to capitalize on any powerplay opportunities from four chances. Their penalty kill unit faced pressure but managed to prevent any goals during those situations.


Nov 15, 2023; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche right wing Valeri Nichushkin (13) shields Anaheim Ducks goaltender Lukas Dostal (1) as defenseman Cale Makar (8) shoots the puck in the third period at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

On an individual level, goaltending proved challenging for the Ducks as their netminder saved only about 79 percent of shots faced while allowing eight goals against him. This performance contrasted sharply with that of their opponents' goalie who saved approximately 88 percent and conceded just two goals.


The Colorado Avalanche showcased their offensive might by scoring eight goals from an impressive total shot count of 38 attempts which resulted in an approximate shooting accuracy rate of over twenty-one percent. Their powerplay unit found success once in four opportunities and contributed significantly to their overall point tally for the evening.


Nov 15, 2023; Denver, Colorado, USA; Anaheim Ducks center Mason McTavish (23) shoots the puck at Colorado Avalanche goaltender Alexandar Georgiev (40) in the third period at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

As fans look ahead after this tough outing for Anaheim's team, attention turns towards future matchups where they can seek redemption and improve upon areas highlighted by this game's statistics.


Looking forward to what comes next for The Anaheim Ducks: They will host The Florida Panthers at Honda Center in Anaheim on November seventeenth at seven PM Pacific Time (10 PM Eastern Time). Fans eager to catch every moment can tune into ESPN+ online or watch locally on BSW channel six hundred ninety-two or away broadcast BSFL channel six hundred fifty-four.

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