Given this was the first game of the preseason for all of the players involved, it was no surprise the game had a sloppy feel to it as the puck dropped shortly after 2pm local time in the first of a three-game Rookie Showcase taking place over the weekend between the Colorado Avalanche, San Jose Sharks, and Anaheim Ducks.
With the Ducks getting the day off, they had the pleasure of sitting back and watching two teams get after each other and set the tone for the next two games. After speaking with J.T. Compher yesterday and hearing all about his competitiveness, it was no surprise he was one of the leaders of the pack in instigating the physical element to an otherwise meaningless game.