Ducks general manager Pat Verbeek said he wanted to balance out the scoring between his top and bottom six forwards, and that has happened in a threshold sense since neither group has been producing. The Ducks, the NHL’s worst offensive team thus far by almost any results-based measure, will welcome the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday for the second game of their lengthiest … [Read more...] about Ducks seeking answers for ineffective offense
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Ahead of Homestand, Ducks Must Learn From Road Trip and Adapt
The Anaheim Ducks wrapped up their first road trip of the season with a 2-1 overtime loss to the struggling Pittsburgh Penguins (Oct. 31). They managed a point, but it… … [Read more...] about Ahead of Homestand, Ducks Must Learn From Road Trip and Adapt
Ducks fall at home to Blackhawks
ANAHEIM –– The Ducks’ low-wattage offense and power play were on prominent display as they let the very-much rebuilding Chicago Blackhawks complete a Southern Californian sweep, with Chicago dispatching the Ducks, 4-2, at Honda Center a night after it rallied to beat the Kings, 4-3. Brock McGinn and Mason McTavish scored largely academic goals for the Ducks. Lukáš Dostál came … [Read more...] about Ducks fall at home to Blackhawks
NHL Predictions Maple Leafs Edition Toronto at Minnesota Wild Nov. 3
Welcome to another edition, on this the first day of the clocks being set back. Today our writers here at Last Word on Hockey takes a look at the Toronto Maple Leafs and Minnesota Wild. We shall break down key matchups and provide analysis on what might decide the outcome of the game. Don’t forget to check out all the action throughout the 2024-25 here with our NHL … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions Maple Leafs Edition Toronto at Minnesota Wild Nov. 3
NHL Predictions: Nov. 3 with New York Islanders vs New York Rangers
Welcome back to another NHL Predictions. Each day our writers here at Last Word on Hockey take a look at the games and give analysis. Our team break down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then make predictions based on how they might play out. For this edition, the New York Islanders will take on the New York Rangers. Don’t forget to check out all the action, as our … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: Nov. 3 with New York Islanders vs New York Rangers