On the night of the worst Southern California storm in years, the Ducks remained stuck in a muddy, inconsistent part of the season.
They let a few minutes get away from them in a 4-1 loss to the Florida Panthers on Friday, continuing to muddle through the final third of the schedule in search of their post-Christmas groove
Here’s what we learned:
The second period has gone south. It’s been a recurring theme for the Ducks. They’ve been outscored, 63-51, in the middle frame this season and a lot of it is attributed to brief but crucial breakdowns.