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Kings center Anze Kopitar, Ducks goalie Frederik Andersen named to Team Europe squad for World Cup

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Kings center Anze Kopitar and Ducks goaltender Frederik Andersen were named Wednesday to the 16-player preliminary roster of Team Europe for the World Cup of Hockey next fall in Toronto. Kopitar (Slovenia) is the Kings’ leading scorer with 53 points (18 goals, 35 assists). Andersen (Denmark) is the Ducks’ leader with 16 victories. Team Europe is comprised of players outside of the national teams of the Czech Republic, Finland, Russia and Sweden.

Game report: Ducks 2, Oilers 1 (OT)

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Key play: Rickard Rakell scored 1:24 into overtime to give the Ducks a 2-1 victory Friday over the Edmonton Oilers at the Honda Center, extending their winning streak to seven games. Rakell faked the Oilers’ Leon Draisaitl out of position and then lifted a backhanded shot over goalie Cam Talbot.

Pivotal performer: Team captain Ryan Getzlaf extended his point streak to 10 consecutive games with a third-period power-play goal that gave the Ducks a 1-0 lead. Getzlaf has five goals and 15 points during his streak, the longest active one in the NHL.

Quote, unquote: “It was a good feeling,” Rakell said of scoring his 16th goal of the season. “I didn’t think too much. I just kind of reacted. I saw they had the forward and the defenseman there. Three-on-three, everything can happen, so I just tried to do something.”

Status quo: Ducks coach Bruce Boudreau stayed with the same 18 skaters for the seventh consecutive game, or since left wing Chris Stewart suffered a fractured jaw during a 4-3 overtime loss Feb. 11 to the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Between the pipes: Frederik Andersen started for the second consecutive game for the Ducks and made 17 saves. Talbot started for the second consecutive night for the Oilers and made 32 saves, after he was in goal for a 2-1 loss Thursday to the Kings at Staples Center.

Game report: Ducks 1, Sabres 0

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Key play: Sami Vatanen scored the only goal the Ducks needed to defeat the Buffalo Sabres 1-0 on Wednesday at the Honda Center for their sixth consecutive victory. Vatanen sent a wrist shot through traffic and into the net at 3:20 of the second period for his ninth goal of the season.

Pivotal performer: Ducks goaltender Frederik Andersen’s last shutout was Jan. 27, 2015, against the Vancouver Canucks. He hadn’t recorded one in 57 games before blanking the Sabres on 26 shots to improve his record to 10-0-1 with a 1.97 goals-against average in his last 11 decisions.

Quote, unquote: “When he’s on, he can make the save that nobody else can make,” Ducks coach Bruce Boudreau said of Andersen, who had his fourth career shutout. “We’ve seen it time and time again. … He’s a big man who is very mobile in the net.”

Streaking captain: Ducks center Ryan Getzlaf’s second-period assist on Vatanen’s power-play goal gave him at least one point in nine consecutive games. He has four goals and 10 assists during the streak pushing his season totals to eight goals and a team-leading 48 points. He set a team record by recording his eighth career 40-assist season, passing Teemu Selanne, who had seven.

Lock-down time: The Ducks went into the game with a 20-0-3 record when leading after two periods. Their flawless mark in regulation play in 2015-16 was put to the test when they took a 1-0 lead into the third period against the Sabres. Make it 21-0-3, though, after they held on to beat Buffalo.

Game report: Ducks 3, Sharks 2

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Key play: Ryan Garbutt’s first goal with the Ducks after a trade Jan. 21 from Chicago proved to be the winner in a 3-2 victory Tuesday over the San Jose Sharks at the Honda Center. Garbutt slammed home a rebound of teammate Chris Stewart’s shot at 12:07 of the second period and the Ducks went on to take their fourth consecutive victory and move into third place in the Pacific Division.

Quote, unquote: “It feels good. You always feel like you’re a part of the team after you score a goal like that,” Garbutt said after scoring his third goal of the season. “It turned out to be the game-winner. I couldn’t have asked for a better start.”

Pivotal performer: Ducks center Ryan Getzlaf set up defenseman Hampus Lindholm for a shorthanded goal in the second period with an alert pass from behind the Sharks’ net. Getzlaf won control of the puck and then waited for Lindholm to move into striking position before feeding him.

Welcome back: Defenseman Cam Fowler returned to the Ducks’ lineup after sitting out for 13 games because of a sprained right knee. He began Tuesday’s game paired with Kevin Bieksa rather than Simon Despres, who played alongside Sami Vatanen. Fowler played 20:16 in his first game since Dec. 27.

Between the pipes: Frederik Andersen started in goal for the Ducks and made 30 saves after coach Bruce Boudreau decided to give John Gibson an extra day of rest after returning Monday from the All-Star Game on Sunday. Martin Jones made his 41st appearance of the season for the Sharks. Jones had 22 saves.

Ducks goaltender Frederik Andersen fit to play, so they return Anton Khudobin to the minors

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The Ducks reassigned goaltender Anton Khudobin to the San Diego Gulls of the American Hockey League on Wednesday. They recalled him Sunday after Frederik Andersen was sidelined by an upper-body injury. Khudobin didn’t play in the Ducks’ 4-3 loss to the Kings that night. Andersen was sound enough to serve as backup to John Gibson for Wednesday’s game against the Minnesota Wild.

Ducks goaltender Frederik Andersen returns to the net to face the Senators, and John Gibson sits

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Ducks goalie John Gibson has owned the net since Frederik Andersen fell ill Nov. 24 and sat out the next six games. Andersen was set to return to the Ducks’ net for Wednesday’s game against the Ottawa Senators at the Honda Center. Gibson was set to serve as Andersen’s backup as the Ducks’ eight-game homestand continued.

“Just take it as a learning experience,” Andersen said of filling a backup role behind Gibson for the last month-plus. “You go through times you don’t play and you get to work more on your game and get experience mentally. I think that’s been the biggest thing so far, just stay strong and keep working at getting that next chance.”

No question, it’s been a challenge for Andersen, who was the Ducks’ unquestioned No. 1 last season, when they advanced to the Western Conference finals before losing to the eventual Stanley Cup champion Chicago Blackhawks in seven games.

“I think it’s great to see ‘Gibby’ playing well and the team playing well in front of him,” Andersen said. “I know at the end of the day, it doesn’t make me a worse goalie. It’s just good and a positive that we’ve been turning things around a little bit and getting closer to a playoff spot. I want to be ready to contribute and help get wins when I get back out there.”

Andersen said it was “a tough question” as to whether it’s been more difficult mentally or physically to sit and watch the games after coming within one victory of matching the franchise record with 35 victories in 2014-15. He was 5-8-5 with a 2.50 goals-against average and a .913 save percentage in 21 games going into Wednesday.

“Physically, you do your reps on the ice and you get the shots, but you obviously don’t get to see game shots, or game play,” Andersen said. “But you just take what you can get. You’ve got to just be calm about events and it’ll be all good.”

However, he said he wouldn’t put too much emphasis on one start making or breaking his season. There are too many games left in the season to believe one great or poor showing could sway the decisions of Ducks coach Bruce Boudreau, who has been known to change his mind once or twice.

“The goaltending situation is we’ve got two good goalies,” Boudreau said. “Freddie’s going in because he hasn’t played in a while. We want to keep them both sharp.”

 

Game report: Maple Leafs 4, Ducks 0

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Key play: Nazem Kadri sent a laser from the left wing past Ducks goaltender John Gibson to give Toronto a three-goal lead at 12:35 of the second period and the Maple Leafs went on to take a chippy 4-0 victory Wednesday at the Honda Center.

Pivotal performer: Pierre-Alexandre Parenteau scored the Maple Leafs’ first two goals, his 10th and 11th of the season. His second goal gave the Maple Leafs a 2-0 lead 7:38 into the second period, capping a strong start to the middle period by Toronto.

Dropping the gloves: Ducks defenseman Josh Manson knocked Maple Leafs counterpart Roman Polak off his skates to the delight of the crowd during a first-period fight ignited by Polak’s boarding penalty against Mike Santorelli. Manson also drew a 10-minute misconduct. After the fight, Polak reached around the linesmen and jabbed at Manson and Manson later admitted he overreacted.

Quote, unquote: “They’re good at agitating and getting under the skin,” Ducks coach Bruce Boudreau said of the Maple Leafs. “We didn’t have the composure that we needed.”

Injury update: Gibson left the game after a collision with Kadri in the opening moments of the third period, appearing to injure his leg. Gibson went directly to the Ducks’ dressing room and did not return to the bench. Frederik Andersen replaced him. Boudreau later said he didn’t know much about Gibson’s condition except to say it was a lower-body injury. Boudreau said he hoped to know more Thursday.

Ducks send goalie Anton Khudobin to San Diego of AHL after he clears waivers

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The Ducks on Tuesday assigned goaltender Anton Khudobin to the San Diego Gulls of the American Hockey League, after he cleared waivers earlier in the day. The move means Frederik Andersen and John Gibson will battle for the Ducks’ No. 1 spot in goal. Khudobin’s departure for the minor leagues also gives the Ducks $950,000 in salary-cap relief. He is owed $2.25 million this season.

Khudobin was 3-3-0 with a 2.70 goals-against average for the Ducks this season.

 

Game report: Lightning 2, Ducks 1

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Key play: Jonathan Marchessault scored the tiebreaking goal on a power play late in the second period and the Tampa Bay Lightning held on for a 2-1 victory Wednesday over the Ducks at the Honda Center. The Lightning swept the season series from the Ducks 2-0.

Pivotal performer: Lightning left wing Jonathan Drouin scored one goal and assisted on another, making the most of a pair of seemingly innocent plays that gave Tampa Bay a 2-1 lead going into the third period. He returned to the lineup from a six-game absence because of an injury.

Welcome back: Ducks center Nate Thompson made his season debut after undergoing shoulder surgery during the off-season. He played only 6:58 and was credited with three victories in six faceoffs and one hit. He did not record a shot on goal and didn’t have a goal or an assist.

Quote, unquote: “We certainly seemed to win a lot of those games last season, especially one-goal games,” Ducks defenseman Cam Fowler said. “It seems to be one of those times for us right now. Some nights the puck that hits the post will go in and will turn the tide the other way. This wasn’t one of those nights. I thought our guys competed tonight. That’s really all you can ask.”

Between the pipes: John Gibson started in goal for the fourth consecutive game for the Ducks in place of Frederik Andersen, who has been ill and wasn’t ready to return to the lineup. Ben Bishop started for the Lightning, making his 20th appearance of the season. Gibson made 20 saves. Bishop made 32.

Goalies (part 2): Andersen is going to be sound again sooner rather than later and since three goalies are one too many, it would seem the logical move would be to send Anton Khudobin instead of Gibson to the Ducks’ AHL team in San Diego. Ducks coach Bruce Boudreau wouldn’t say after the game who would start Friday against the San Jose Sharks.

 

Game report: Ducks 5, Flames 3

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Key play: Corey Perry’s second goal of the game, a tiebreaking power-play strike in the third period, propelled the Ducks to a 5-3 come-from-behind victory Tuesday over the Calgary Flames at the Honda Center. The Ducks’ win extended their home winning streak over the Flames to 21 consecutive games.

Pivotal performer: Team captain Ryan Getzlaf had a career-high five points, all assists. He set up third-period goals by Rickard Rakell, Perry and Ryan Kesler. Getzlaf’s only other five-point game was Oct. 29, 2008 against the Detroit Red Wings. The franchise record also five points, set 15 times.

Quote, unquote: “That’s what he brings to the table,” Ducks coach Bruce Boudreau said of Getzlaf. “That’s why he’s played on Team Canada twice and won gold medals (in 2010 and ’14) and a Stanley Cup (in ’07). When he plays like that, he’s a force to be reckoned with.”

Illness update: Ducks goaltender Frederik Andersen came down with flu-like symptoms and was sent to the doctor before the morning skate. His availability for Wednesday’s game against the Arizona Coyotes was not immediately certain.

Roster move: The Ducks recalled goalie John Gibson from their American Hockey League team in San Diego. He was pressed into service when starter Anton Khudobin gave up two goals on five shots in the game’s first 10:39.

Injury update: Defenseman Hampus Lindholm returned to the Ducks’ lineup after sitting out a 5-0 loss Saturday to the Tampa Bay Lightning because of an upper-body injury. Lindholm was hurt during the Ducks’ 3-1 victory Thursday over the Florida Panthers.