The Anaheim Ducks have done a complete 180 in the second half of December. After winning six of seven to begin the month, the Ducks have lost five in a row with just one game remaining before 2019. They could really use a win to end the calendar year on a high note, but it won’t be an easy task as they face the best team in the NHL.
Tampa Bay is red hot, as they’ve been all year, going 9-0-1 in their last ten and scoring at will. Seeing the offense pick up from the Ducks is certainly nice, scoring four goals against Arizona after scoring four goals combined in their previous four games, but the Ducks will need to bring their best defensive effort into their game if they hope to stand any chance against the Lightning, who lead the league in goals for per game (4.