ANAHEIM, Calif. -- The Anaheim Ducks have made eight playoff appearances since winning the Stanley Cup in 2007. They've also won five consecutive Pacific Division titles and advanced into the Western Conference finals twice in the past three seasons.
Consistent success. Winning. They skate on the same line in Anaheim.
The new-look Arizona Coyotes and first-year coach Rick Tocchet are searching for their own sustainable formula. The Coyotes, minus longtime captain Shane Doan, visit the Ducks on Thursday night in the season-opening matchup for both teams.
Doan, who announced his retirement Aug.