Ducks wins some, then lose some.

Pens Ice The Ducks
Well the the bad news is that the ducks are 1 and 1 in their last two games. The good news? They've progressively played better as a team. The loss came at the hands of the Stanley Cup champion Penguins in a game that had all the makings and feel of a playoff match up. In fact, that game reminded me of what might have been in 2007 if the Ducks would have faced the Buffalo Sabres. The Sabres looked every bit like the Penguins of today with a fast style of skating, and a young, hungry goal tender. I digress...The Pens and Ducks traded goals back and forth until the final score read 3-4. The game was so exciting, the loss was almost bearable. I've always said if a team gets beat, at least go down swinging, which is what the Ducks did on this night.

Ducks Hunt Down The Predators!

The Ducks were in fine form tonight as was Jonas Hiller as they pounce the Pred 4-0 tonight in a game that was a long time coming! For one thing Corey Perry continues to be the bright light on the team, in a proverbial tunnel that seemed to be getting darker and darker. Saku Koivu looks to be getting into his groove, as he and his fellow country man ThreeMU teamed for some points in tonight's game. The Penalties continued to be a familiar thorn for the Ducks, but what the heck...this is hockey! all in all, the game was very fun to watch (as long as the Ducks are winning). What I could not help to think was the following:

How long will the Kings continue their winning ways?
Ditto for the Phoenix Coyotes.
It would be cool for another all Western Division 1st round Playoffs...except that would mean the Ducks need to be in the top three

Up next for the Ducks, Phoenix and round 2 of the Shane Doan vs The Wiz!!
Go Ducks!