The Ducks, for the third time in four games, rallied to not only force overtime, but win in the extra period. Their 4-3 victory over Colorado on Sunday at Honda Center was pivotal because the Avalanche are one of the teams jockeying with the Ducks for precious few playoff spots. Here's what we learned:
Ryan Miller has been everything the Ducks hoped for and more. When the former Vezina Trophy winner was signed to a two-year, $4 million deal last summer, the club was looking to provide the oft-injured John Gibson with a reliable backup. Gibson, 24, has been terrific, but he's been forced to leave games already in progress six times this season (in addition to missing many more contests).