Can the Ducks Overcome a Third-Period Onslaught at Honda Center?

The Anaheim Ducks, with a record of 21-17-8, faced off against the New York Rangers, who came into the game with a 24-19-3 record. The clash at Honda Center ended in a 5-2 victory for the visiting team.

The Ducks started strong with two goals in the opening period, showcasing their offensive capabilities. Their shooting percentage was notable at eleven percent throughout the game. The team's faceoff win percentage stood slightly above half at fifty-two percent, indicating a competitive edge in puck possession from draws. The defense blocked an impressive twenty-four shots and delivered twenty-three hits to try and contain their opponents.

Despite these efforts, it was not enough to stifle the Rangers' attack. The visitors found their stride later in the game by scoring once in the second period and adding four more goals during the third period. They capitalized on powerplay opportunities by converting two out of four chances into goals while maintaining an eighty percent faceoff win rate during those powerplays.

Anaheim's goaltender faced thirty-three shots and made twenty-eight saves but allowed four goals; an additional goal was scored on an empty net as they pushed for a comeback late in the game. Meanwhile, New York's goaltender had sixteen saves from eighteen shots on goal.

The Ducks demonstrated resilience through five takeaways and eight penalty minutes over four penalties but could not convert any of their three powerplay opportunities into goals despite having six faceoffs won during those moments.

Fans who attended Honda Center were part of a near-capacity crowd of 16,197 spectators who witnessed this intense matchup that concluded just past midnight local time.

Looking ahead for Anaheim fans, 'the' Ducks will host 'the' Buffalo Sabres at Honda Center on January 23rd at 7:00 PM Pacific Time. This upcoming encounter can be viewed nationally on ESPN+ or locally via BSSC channel 693 or BSSD channel 694; Buffalo-based fans can tune into MSG-B channel 635-1 to follow their team's performance away from home.