The Ducks knew it was coming and still couldn’t stop it.
The four-day All-Star break loomed large and it wasn’t difficult to sense that they had their bags packed once they fell behind to the Edmonton Oilers.
But they were probably due for a clunker, and the Edmonton Oilers imposed their game in a 4-0 win at Honda Center on Wednesday.
Here’s what we learned:
The break can’t come soon enough. Coaches often cite the schedule as an excuse for poor play, but it’s a legitimate reason this year with the compressed itinerary.