Ducks Welcome Bedard and Blackhawks to Honda Center
The Anaheim Ducks will host the Chicago Blackhawks at the Honda Center in the third game of their homestand. This matchup is scheduled for 5:00 p.m. PT. Fans can catch the game on Victory+ and KCOP-13.
Ducks Aim for Redemption Against Blackhawks
In their last game, the Ducks achieved their tenth comeback victory of the season. They defeated Washington 4-3 in a shootout, disrupting the Capitals’ six-game winning streak. This victory was significant, especially after a tough loss to the Mammoth earlier in the week.
Ducks head coach Joel Quenneville praised his team’s performance, highlighting strong overtime play and impressive shootout skills. “We saw a lot of good things tonight. The crowd was great,” he noted. Key players like Beckett Sennecke, Ross Johnston, and Cutter Gauthier contributed goals during regulation, while Troy Terry and Mason McTavish secured the win in the shootout.
Players to Watch
- Connor Bedard: Leading the Blackhawks with 39 points, including 18 goals and 21 assists.
- Tyler Bertuzzi: Contributed 24 points with 14 goals and 10 assists.
- Ross Johnston: Scored a crucial goal against Washington, helping the Ducks tie the game.
On the other hand, the Blackhawks are struggling on their current road trip, with a recent 6-0 loss to the Kings. Defenseman Connor Murphy expressed frustration about the team’s inability to maintain momentum. “When momentum goes the other way, you want to try to turn it quicker,” he said.
Previous Encounter
This will be the second matchup between the Ducks and Blackhawks this season. Last week, Anaheim held a three-goal lead but ultimately fell 5-3 to Chicago. The Blackhawks have won both encounters thus far, leading the series 2-0 against the Ducks.
As both teams take to the ice, Anaheim will look to improve their standings and exact revenge on Chicago in what promises to be an exciting game at the Honda Center.
