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Ducks Soar, Maple Leafs Stumble in NHL Showdown
12 Mar
Summary
- Anaheim Ducks won their last game 4-1, improving their record.
- Toronto Maple Leafs have not won a game since February 3rd.
- Benoit-Olivier Groulx played his first NHL game since April 2024.
The Anaheim Ducks are seeking to extend their road trip with a second consecutive victory tonight against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Ducks are coming off a decisive 4-1 win over the Winnipeg Jets, where a rapid second-period scoring surge propelled them to improve their record to 8-2-0 in their past ten games.
Coach Joel Quenneville expressed confidence in his team's balance, noting their ability to score and check effectively. The team's priority remains making the playoffs, with a focus on each upcoming opponent.
Conversely, the Maple Leafs have faced significant struggles since the Olympic break, entering this game on an eight-game winless streak. Their last win was a 5-2 road decision against the Edmonton Oilers on February 3rd. Forward William Nylander acknowledged the team has shown flashes of good play but not consistently.
Despite the team's challenges, Benoit-Olivier Groulx made his first NHL appearance since April 12, 2024, after a successful AHL season. He expressed satisfaction in returning to the NHL after overcoming past injuries.
