Key to the Game
Don't get caught flat footed on the rush
The Ducks have been using strong skating and their big bodies to make power moves toward the net with some success. Even when the defender has a respectable gap, their power forwards can close it very, very quickly. Their size allows them to shrug off checks and their speed can help them blow by a defender.
Here's Perry leaving one guy behind...
Here's Santorelli doing it as well...
Neither of these plays resulted in goals, but they were very good looks at net. Perry finally
scored with it as the 3rd period started.
Bottom line is, the Ducks are big but they're fast and they know how to use the combination well off the rush. The defence keeping their feet moving and having a strong stick can help alleviate that tonight. I'm looking at you Wideman....