Happy Thanksgiving Ducks fans! Despite a loss to the Vancouver Canucks last night by a final score of 5-4, the Anaheim Ducks still find themselves sitting at the top of the Pacific Division. As an unofficial line of demarcation, American Thanksgiving is an important date on the NHL calendar. According to ESPN, 77.1% of teams that are in a playoff position during the holiday, will be in the playoffs come springtime. For the first time in years, the Anaheim Ducks have finally been invited to sit at the adult table for Thanksgiving.
With an exciting quarter of the season already in the books, and while the turkey is still cooking and the side dishes are being prepped before the guests arrive, here are five things Ducks fans should be thankful for.