Ducks' Powerplay Drought: Kraken's Late Surge Seals the Deal

First Period

The Anaheim Ducks, with a record of 21-14-2, faced off against the Seattle Kraken at Honda Center. The Ducks started strong defensively, keeping the first period scoreless despite Seattle's attempts to break through. Anaheim's goaltender Lukas Dostal was pivotal in maintaining this stalemate by saving all shots on goal during this period.

Second Period

As the second period unfolded, Mikael Granlund managed to put Anaheim on the scoreboard with a well-timed goal assisted by Jackson LaCombe. Despite their efforts and outshooting Seattle 41 to 21 overall, the Ducks struggled to capitalize on their powerplay opportunities. The Kraken responded with a powerplay goal of their own from Philipp Grubauer that tied up the game.

Third Period

In an intense third period showdown, Seattle took control by scoring two additional goals while keeping Anaheim at bay. Radko Gudas and Mikael Granlund were notable for their defensive plays and contributions throughout the game for Anaheim. However, it was not enough as Seattle clinched victory with an empty net goal towards the end of regulation time.

The final score read 3-1 in favor of Seattle Kraken over Anaheim Ducks. This result leaves Anaheim at 21-15-2 while boosting Seattle’s standing to 14-14-6.

Anaheim fans can look forward to catching their next matchup against Los Angeles Kings scheduled for December 27th at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles starting at 9:00 PM EDT. The game will be broadcasted live on ESPN+, FDSW TV network along with other local channels.

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