As a preseason Cup favorite featuring two All-Star forwards and a wide variety of depth players, the start to the Anaheim Ducks' season seems inconceivable. Coming into this contest with Minnesota the Ducks had managed a meager 6 goals in 6 games and only 2 goals in their 5 losses. Anaheim was hoping to get some momentum on the road trip by facing the one team they had managed to beat this season. Unfortunately, things did not go well for the Ducks.
Frederik Andersen got the start in goal after Anton Khudobin allowed 5 goals on 29 shots in a loss to the Nashville Predators.