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Ducks End 9-Game Slump in Tense 3-1 Victory
14 Jan
Summary
- Ducks ended a nine-game losing streak with a 3-1 win over Dallas.
- Lukas Dostal made 24 saves, many in crucial final minutes.
- Despite missing top scorers, Anaheim showed strong early-season form.
The Anaheim Ducks finally ended their nine-game winless streak, defeating the Dallas Stars 3-1 on Tuesday night. Goaltender Lukas Dostal was a standout performer, making 24 saves, including critical stops in the closing minutes as the Stars pulled their goalie twice. This victory, their first since December 20th, came despite the absence of their three top point scorers due to injury or illness.
Despite playing without key offensive players, the Ducks showcased a resurgence of their earlier season form. They exhibited superior skating, physicality, and hustle against the Stars. A delayed penalty call in the second period led to the opening goal, with Chris Kreider capitalizing on a precise pass from Mikael Granlund.
Beckett Sennecke extended the lead in the third period with an unassisted goal, capitalizing on a rebound. Although Roope Hintz scored for Dallas late in the game, Jacob Trouba sealed the Ducks' victory with an empty-net goal in the final seconds, securing a much-needed win.
