The Anaheim Ducks traveled to Minnesota to take on the Wild Thursday night, looking to end a franchise-record 12-game losing streak. Leading up to this game, Anaheim had made four different trades in three days as well as called up rookies Troy Terry and Max Jones to help provide a spark of energy for a desperate Ducks team.
1st Period
The Ducks came out flying to start the game, flashing that spark of energy GM Bob Murray was hoping for. Anaheim controlled the play early on by winning puck battles and maintaining possession in the offensive zone.