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Zach Cavanagh @zachcavsports.bsky.social · 4h

“It was pretty special. That's probably the pinnacle of a hat trick for me."

Ross Johnston on his career highlight night––three points and a Gordie Howe Hat Trick––and how his role doesn't change, in or out of the lineup ⬇️

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Ducks' Ross Johnston soaks in career highlight night, sticks to hard-nosed role

The 31-year-old fourth-liner recorded a career high three points and his first-ever Gordie Howe Hat Trick with a goal, an assist and a fight on Tuesday in Nashville.

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Zach Cavanagh @zachcavsports.bsky.social · 8h

Ross Johnston on his career night, Gordie Howe Hat Trick and surprising analytic start.

🎥 Full Ducks practice media from Boston with Johnston and Leo Carlsson on his own hot start on @SportingTrib YouTube: youtu.be/ZiMVogxYJ60?...

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Ross Johnston on Gordie Howe Hat Trick; Leo Carlsson on hot start | Ducks Practice Media in Boston

YouTube video by The Sporting Tribune

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Zach Cavanagh @zachcavsports.bsky.social · 13h

Ducks practice PP units (as viewed from behind the net):

Zellweger
McTavish-Killorn-Gauthier
Sennecke

LaCombe
Granlund-Terry-Carlsson
Vatrano

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Zach Cavanagh @zachcavsports.bsky.social · 13h

Ducks practice lines 10/22 in Boston:

Gauthier-Carlsson-Killorn
Vatrano-McTavish-Sennecke
Nesterenko-Granlund-Terry
Johnston-Poehling-Colangelo
(Kreider, illness)
(Harkins, IR)

LaCombe-Helleson
Zellweger-Trouba
Mintyukov-Gudas

Dostál-Mrázek

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Zach Cavanagh @zachcavsports.bsky.social · 13h

LIVE at Agganis Arena on the campus of Boston University as the Anaheim Ducks get some practice reps in fresh off the plane from Nashville.

No Chris Kreider (Illness). Jansen Harkins participating (IR).

Ducks square off with the hometown Bruins tomorrow night.

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Zach Cavanagh @zachcavsports.bsky.social · 1d

I always manage to be right behind the Ducks on my travels.

No Nashville coverage for me tonight, as I’ll be in flight, but I’ll be on the ground in Boston!

If you’ve got free intermission time, check out the latest episode of #DucksInDeep: youtu.be/UlfVRDsuJfE?...

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Zach Cavanagh @zachcavsports.bsky.social · 2d

What is The Beckett Sennecke Plan? "He'll tell us."

With early success and an instantly electric connection with Mason McTavish and Cutter Gauthier, the 19-year-old rookie's NHL path is in his own hands. ⬇️

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The Sennecke Plan? Ducks rookie dictating his own path

After going from planned fourth-line

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Zach Cavanagh @zachcavsports.bsky.social · 3d

Anaheim had the edge everywhere except the scoreboard, but it took a gift power play and a blast from Mason McTavish with 35 seconds left to earn the Ducks a point.

Observations from afar of Ducks' 2-1 OT loss in Chicago ⬇️

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Ducks settle for OT point in Chicago, despite analytical prowess

Anaheim earned the edge in shots, shot attempts and expected goals, but only earn one point with McTavish's late power play strike

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Zach Cavanagh @zachcavsports.bsky.social · 3d

Final/OT: Blackhawks 2, Ducks 1

In a game Ducks had every chance to win, Chicago comes out on top. Lukáš Dostál makes another spectacular save in OT, but can't hold onto the rebound. Gassed Ducks defenders can't stop the play.

Ducks (2-2-1) in Nashville Tuesday. #FlyTogether

Zach Cavanagh @zachcavsports.bsky.social · 3d

TIE GAME. Mason McTavish blasts a deflected pass on the power play with the goalie pulled and 35.8 seconds to play in Chicago.

In a game the Ducks have dominated analytically, they finally break through late to earn at least a point.

1-1, to overtime. #FlyTogether

Zach Cavanagh @zachcavsports.bsky.social · 3d

Chicago finally breaks the deadlock, and yeah, that's the kind of goal that was going to go in. Far from crisp play at any point, and Nazar finishes a rebound through Gudas.

Ducks have given up the first goal in all 5 games this season. 1-0 Hawks.

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Zach Cavanagh @zachcavsports.bsky.social · 3d

Through two periods in Chicago, Leo Carlsson has played 14:56. Only Duck with more is Jackson LaCombe at 15:33.

Ducks also posted a 75.36% xGF with Carlsson on the ice in all situations through two periods. Big Leo Szn continues to build.

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Zach Cavanagh @zachcavsports.bsky.social · 3d

End 2nd: Ducks 0, Blackhawks 0

Lower event period, especially as the teams traded power plays/4-on-4s for the final six minutes. Ducks pushing hard on the analytic side of things, but just can't find a clean finish.

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Zach Cavanagh @zachcavsports.bsky.social · 3d

End 1: Ducks 0, Blackhawks 0

A goaltender's period, although Anaheim had a couple looks at half-empty nets and couldn't find the finish. Shots 16-10 ANA.

5v5 shows a slight edge Chicago (55.72% xGF). Add in power plays, and advantage points Ducks (67.6% xGF).

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Zach Cavanagh @zachcavsports.bsky.social · 3d

This is the 6th all-time meeting between 2023 No. 1 overall Connor Bedard and 2023 No. 2 overall Leo Carlsson.

Blackhawks are 3-2-0 in those games, 6 assists by Bedard. Ducks are 2-3-0 in those games, 3 goals by Carlsson. (Per #NHLStats)

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Zach Cavanagh @zachcavsports.bsky.social · 3d

Now *that’s* an interesting lineup.

No Ross Johnston. Ian Moore draws in as defenseman No. 7.

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Zach Cavanagh @zachcavsports.bsky.social · 3d

I asked Joel Quenneville yesterday about returning to Chicago for first game since reinstatement, NHL ban resulting from investigation into Blackhawks’ handling of 2010 sexual abuse scandal:

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Zach Cavanagh @zachcavsports.bsky.social · 4d

“We had a good relationship with the city and the fans in the rink… I can’t forecast (the reaction), but they’ve been very nice over the years.”

Quenneville on return to Chicago since 2010 Blackhawks investigation on @SportingTrib YouTube: youtu.be/LJupvfxGiJM?...

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Zach Cavanagh @zachcavsports.bsky.social · 3d

“It’s a huge road trip for us. We can’t take anything for granted. We have to go out there, ultimately win & get points. We can’t come home empty handed whatsoever.” - Cutter Gauthier

Preview @ Chicago, How to Watch, Lines ⬇️

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Ducks Morning Skate: Preview at Blackhawks, How to Watch, Lines, Odds

Anaheim kicks off a five-game eastward road trip in Chicago, where head coach Joel Quenneville returns for the first time since the investigation into the 2010 Blackhawks sexual abuse scandal, which r...

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Zach Cavanagh @zachcavsports.bsky.social · 4d

Full responses from Joel Quenneville on first trip back to Chicago since 2010 Blackhawks investigation, stepping down in Florida and 2021 NHL ban:

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Zach Cavanagh @zachcavsports.bsky.social · 4d

“We had a good relationship with the city and the fans in the rink… I can’t forecast (the reaction), but they’ve been very nice over the years.”

Quenneville on return to Chicago since 2010 Blackhawks investigation on @SportingTrib YouTube: youtu.be/LJupvfxGiJM?...

#FlyTogether #Blackhawks

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Zach Cavanagh @zachcavsports.bsky.social · 4d

Ducks practice lines 10/18:

Kreider-Carlsson-Killorn
Gauthier-McTavish-Sennecke
Vatrano-Granlund-Terry
Johnston-Poehling-Colangelo
Nesterenko
(Harkins ⛑️)

LaCombe-Gudas
Zellweger-Trouba
Mintyukov-Helleson
Moore

Dostál-Mrázek

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Zach Cavanagh @zachcavsports.bsky.social · 5d

With one week in the books, let's have some fun Orange Country.

Send me your best memes and reaction posts from this week in Anaheim Ducks hockey!

Link them to this post or use the hashtag #DucksInDeep, and the best posts will be featured on the next Ducks in Deep. #FlyTogether

Zach Cavanagh @zachcavsports.bsky.social · 6d

“I think that it's a work in progress, but I still think that I'm looking forward to getting to a standard of play and expecting us to play at that level of game in, game out."

Notes, quotes from Ducks 4-1 loss to Carolina ⬇️

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Hurricanes pounce on mistakes, show Ducks pace to aspire to in 4-1 defeat

Anaheim gave up the first goal of the game for the fourth time in four games and went down 2-0 for the third straight game, as Carolina's relentless pressure set the pace for Thursday's game

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Zach Cavanagh @zachcavsports.bsky.social · 6d

Final: Hurricanes 4, Ducks 1

Carolina shows why it's again one of the NHL's top contenders in denying Anaheim. Couple turnovers are the difference in a strong Canes performance. Constant/consistent pressure both ways.

Carlsson the lone goal. Dostál 26 saves.

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Zach Cavanagh @zachcavsports.bsky.social · 6d

Leo Carlsson's neutral zone speed nearly pulls the Ducks within one, but he hits the bar. Leo's pressure and netfront gives the Ducks a follow-up opportunity, but Andersen reads well to deny Kreider.

Still 3-1 Carolina, 5:01 to play.

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