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Ducks' Late Rally Falls Short Against Stars in Overtime at American Airlines Center

The Anaheim Ducks, with a record of 29-31-8, faced off against the Dallas Stars, who held a record of 43-21-3. Despite a spirited effort that saw them overcome an early deficit to tie the game, the Ducks ultimately fell to the Stars with a final score of 3-4 in overtime.


Mar 18, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Stars center Matt Duchene (95) falls to the ice after being tripped by the Anaheim Ducks during the first period at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Ducks' Second Period Surge


The game remained scoreless for the Ducks until the second period when they managed to net three goals. Leo Carlsson stood out with two goals on three shots, showcasing his accuracy and contributing significantly to his team's efforts. Nikita Nesterenko also made his mark by scoring once from two shots, demonstrating both skill and precision. These contributions were pivotal in bringing the Ducks back into contention after trailing early in the game.


Stars Shine Brightly Despite Pressure


On the other side of the ice, Mikael Granlund from Dallas was named one of the stars of the match thanks to his crucial role in securing victory for his team. The Stars capitalized on their powerplay opportunities and demonstrated resilience by responding effectively to every challenge posed by Anaheim. Their goaltender played a key role as well, making 22 saves and ensuring that Dallas maintained its lead despite intense pressure from Anaheim's attackers.


Mar 18, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Stars center Mikael Granlund (64) skates off the ice after he scores the game winning goal over the Anaheim Ducks during the overtime period at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Looking Ahead


The Anaheim Ducks will next take on Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena on March 20th at 8:00 PM EDT. Fans can catch all the action live on ESPN+, Victory+, KCOP-TV, and FDSSO as both teams look forward to securing another win in their respective campaigns.


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Mar 18, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Stars right wing Mikko Rantanen (96) and left wing Jason Robertson (21) skates against the Anaheim Ducks during the first period at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
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