They’re in a rut, though, and scratching out wins isn’t easy right now. Even when the Ducks deliver a fine performance like this one Friday at Honda Center, it isn’t enough. And they’re left to wonder what it will take to save the season before it’s too late.
The Ducks collected one point in a 2-1 overtime loss to the Leafs, but this was no moral victory. The club played well enough to win — at least they believed so.
It’s yet another frustrating setback for a Ducks squad that is searching for answers on both sides of the ice, but especially on offense where they ranked 30th in the NHL (2.