Ducks Fall Short Against Wild Despite Strong Performance
Ducks can’t convert chances in loss to Wild
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The Anaheim Ducks lost 3-2 to the Minnesota Wild in Saint Paul, Minnesota, despite outshooting their opponents 37-20. This defeat marks their eighth loss in nine games, complicating their quest for home ice advantage in the upcoming playoffs.
- 01Anaheim Ducks outshot the Minnesota Wild 37-20 but lost 3-2.
- 02Mason McTavish scored two goals, marking his first multi-goal game of the season.
- 03The Ducks have a poor record of 1-14-5 in their last 20 games against the Wild.
- 04With 90 points, the Ducks are currently third in the Pacific Division.
- 05Their final game against the Nashville Predators will determine their playoff seeding.
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In a disappointing matchup on April 14, 2026, the Anaheim Ducks fell 3-2 to the Minnesota Wild at Grand Casino Arena in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Despite outshooting the Wild 37-20, the Ducks struggled to convert their chances, continuing a troubling trend with a record of 1-14-5 in their last 20 encounters against Minnesota. Mason McTavish was a bright spot for the Ducks, scoring both of their goals, including his first multi-goal game of the season. The Ducks initially took the lead with a power-play goal from McTavish, but the Wild responded with a late first-period goal from Danila Yurov and continued to build momentum. Nick Foligno assisted Hunter Haight for his first NHL goal, and Robby Fabbri scored the game-winner. As the Ducks prepare for their final game against the Nashville Predators, they sit at 90 points, just one point behind the Edmonton Oilers and one point ahead of the Los Angeles Kings in the Pacific Division standings. The outcome of this game will be crucial for determining their playoff position and potential home ice advantage.
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The Ducks' playoff positioning is at stake, impacting their chances for home ice advantage in the first round.
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