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Ducks Dominate Mammoth: A Game of Goals and Defense

The Anaheim Ducks showcased a commanding performance against the Utah Mammoth, securing a 6-1 victory. This triumph brings the Ducks to a record of 1-0, while the Mammoth stand at 0-1.


Sep 22, 2025; Anaheim, California, USA; Anaheim Ducks center Ryan Strome (16) moves the puck ahead of Utah Mammoth left wing Ben McCartney (62) during the third period at Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

First Period


The opening period saw both teams testing each other's defenses. The Ducks took an early lead with Matthew Phillips finding the back of the net, setting the tone for what would be a dominant display. The Utah team struggled to penetrate Anaheim's defense, managing only limited shots on goal.


Second Period


In the second period, Anaheim extended their lead with two more goals. Ryan Strome capitalized on an opportunity to score, followed by another goal from Beckett Sennecke. Despite Utah's efforts to respond with increased aggression and physical play—evident in their 26 hits—their attempts were thwarted by Petr Mrazek’s solid goaltending.


Sep 22, 2025; Anaheim, California, USA; Anaheim Ducks center Jan Mysak (73) moves in for the puck against Utah Mammoth defenseman Veeti Vaisanen (51) during the second period at Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Third Period


The final period was where Anaheim truly shined offensively. They added three more goals to their tally, showcasing depth in scoring ability across their roster. Drew Helleson contributed significantly with two assists during this stretch, highlighting his playmaking skills from defense.


Utah managed one goal in this period but failed to mount any significant comeback as they were consistently outplayed by Anaheim’s cohesive unit both offensively and defensively.


Sep 22, 2025; Anaheim, California, USA; Anaheim Ducks center Mikael Granlund (64) moves in for the puck against Utah Mammoth left wing Ben McCartney (62) during the second period at Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Throughout this encounter between these two teams—Anaheim Ducks vs Utah Mammoth key moments included strategic faceoff wins by Troy Terry that set up crucial plays leading directly into scoring opportunities for his teammates—a pivotal aspect that contributed heavily towards maintaining momentum throughout all periods played today!


As fans reflect upon what transpired during tonight’s matchup; it becomes clear how integral certain individuals were towards achieving such decisive results witnessed here today! With anticipation building around future games scheduled soon enough against formidable opponents like Los Angeles Kings next week at Honda Center (scheduled September 24th), viewers can catch live coverage via Victory+ network starting promptly at 10:00 PM EDT sharp!


Stay tuned for further updates regarding upcoming fixtures involving your favorite team - don’t miss out sharing insights gained through reading about recent events surrounding them right now!

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