Anaheim Ducks Blanked by Seattle Kraken's Powerplay Prowess at Climate Pledge Arena

The Anaheim Ducks, with a record of 0-1, faced off against the Seattle Kraken, who now boast a 1-0 record after securing a 4-0 victory. The game was marked by the Kraken's effective powerplay and solid defense that left the Ducks scoreless.

The Ducks entered the match with determination but were met with an impenetrable defense from the home team. Despite their efforts, they were unable to find the back of the net throughout all three periods. The team struggled on offense, managing only 12 shots on goal compared to their opponents' 36. The powerplay unit had a single opportunity to capitalize but failed to convert; they took two shots during this advantage yet could not make them count.

Defensively, Anaheim was under constant pressure as they played shorthanded five times due to penalties totaling ten minutes. This disadvantage proved costly as two of Seattle's four goals came while they had more players on ice. The penalty kill unit did manage seven saves during these shorthanded moments but ultimately allowed two goals.

Anaheim goaltender faced an onslaught of pucks, making an impressive total of 32 saves for a save percentage rounding up to one hundred percent despite suffering four goals against over sixty minutes in net. However, his counterpart from Seattle stopped all twelve shots he encountered for a shutout win.

The faceoff circle was another area where Anaheim found themselves outmatched; winning only nineteen out of fifty-one draws which translates into approximately thirty-seven percent success rate in faceoffs won.

As fans look ahead, "the" Anaheim Ducks will be preparing for their next game scheduled at Climate Pledge Arena against "the" Seattle Kraken once again. This upcoming encounter is set for March 29th at 7:00 PM PT and can be watched live on ESPN+, BSSC, BSSD or ROOT Sports NW networks for those eager to see if "the" Ducks can adjust and rebound from this setback.