Bruce Boudreau's job wasn't in danger when the Ducks went winless in their first four games, but the tomato-redness of his complexion after they were shut out by Colorado on Friday indicated losing had become hazardous to his health.
His face was a hearty pink Sunday after the Ducks held off the Minnesota Wild in a 4-1 victory, suggesting that wins are good for a coach's blood pressure. "It'll make him sleep a little bit better, that's for sure," Boudreau said of what amounted to an explosive offensive display by his goal-starved team.
The Ducks aren't nearly the powerful and productive team they were projected to be this season, and Boudreau's job security could erode if this slow start turns into a prolonged struggle.