Ducks vs Blackhawks/IceHogs RECAP: Stay On Target

Debora Robinson, Getty ImagesThere is nothing better than watching Kevin Bieksa on a nationally broadcasted game.

First Period:

The first half of the period featured plenty of special teams play. Five seconds into the game, the lovable face-puncher Josh Manson took a delay of game penalty. After surviving a grade-A Artemi Panarin scoring chance, the Ducks were able to finish off the rest of the penalty kill.

The Ducks’ second power play unit has looked much more aggressive as of late and was rewarded early on. During the home team’s second opportunity, Corey Perry opened the scoring with a power play goal at 6:53. Rickard Rakell quickly snapped a pass into the crease for a wide-open, back door…