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Servando Carrasco Jersey . -- Although the Anaheim Ducks are running short on chances to prove theyre more than just a
regular-season power, they didnt seem daunted before they headed out on a
30-mile road trip that could define their year. After the best regular season in
franchise history, the Ducks have lost four of their past six playoff games
heading into a critical Game 3 at Los Angeles on Thursday night. Its barely a
slump, and it includes a near-victory that got away with 7 seconds left in
regulation in the second-round opener. Yet the Ducks realize what hangs on their
latest trip to Staples Center, and theyre comfortable with the risk. "The belief
and the confidence in this group is pretty high," Anaheim defenceman Cam Fowler
said. "We know that a lot of people are counting us out right now, but that only
fuels us." During their best stretches of that remarkable regular season, the
Ducks were a dominant offensive team, finishing second in the NHL with 266
goals. With Ryan Getzlaf and Corey Perry leading the way, Anaheim got consistent
scoring from all four lines and methodically broke down almost any defensive
team -- including the Kings, who beat the Ducks just once in five tries during
the regular season. In the playoffs, Anaheim has managed just three goals
against Jonathan Quick in two home losses. The Kings puck-possession style and
mistake-free play in their own end are remarkable at times, and even the Ducks
appreciated it while spending the past two days figuring out ways to counter it.
"They certainly know how to win," Fowler said. "Their style translates well to
playoff hockey. Very structured, no mistakes, and make the other team beat you.
"Theyve done it before, and when Quick starts playing like he is now, thats when
they become a hard team to beat. Theyre certainly peaking at the right time, and
we know what were up against, but we have a belief in our group that we can do
it." The Ducks have made some unique travel arrangements for the nominal road
portion of this series. After Wednesdays practice, they took a bus to a hotel
across the street from Staples Center. Theyre staying downtown until Game 4 on
Saturday, but theyll also take the bus back to Anaheim for practice on Friday.
With just three goals in more than six playoff periods against the Kings,
Anaheim might attempt to boost its offence by putting Kyle Palmieri back into
the lineup. The goal-scoring wing, a healthy scratch in the Ducks past four
games, skated alongside Nick Bonino and Devante Smith-Pelly at practice
Wednesday. Palmieri scored a career-best 14 goals in the regular season, and he
had five points in last seasons first-round series loss to Detroit. The Kings
are up 2-0 in a playoff series for the sixth time in the past three seasons,
reaching that mark as the road team an incredible five times. They led all four
series 3-0 despite opening on the road each time during their 2012 rampage
through the post-season to their first Stanley Cup title. The Kings also were
down 0-3 in the first round last month against San Jose, which means they
realize theyre only nominally in control of this series. "A 2-0 lead is great,
but its not four. We know that better than anybody," Kings centre Jarret Stoll
said. "Theyve outchanced us. Theyve beaten us in a lot of areas we need to be
better at." The Kings are likely to be without injured defencemen
Willie Mitchell and Robyn Regehr again in Game 3, but Matt Greene and
Jeff Schultz have filled in splendidly so far. Even with Quick on top of his
game, the Ducks are confident they can get back in the series by getting more
pucks past him. They hope to have the support of travelling Anaheim fans after
the Kings had a boisterous cheering section at Honda Center, too. "We played
pretty well in the first two games, and we remind ourselves of that," Anaheim
goalie Jonas Hiller said. "I dont think many things need to change. We just need
to keep our confidence."
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blanked the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds 4-0 in Ontario Hockey League action on
Thursday. Ryan Rupert had a goal and an assist for London (45-13-5), and Brett
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the IceDogs. Mistele, Yannick Rathgeb and Francesco Vilardi had a goal and an
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loss. --- BATTALION 8 BULLS 1 NORTH BAY, Ont. — Nick Paul scored twice and Brett
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(32-24-6). Jake Smith stopped 25 shots for the Battalion, who snapped a two-game
slide. Chad Heffernan had the lone goal for Belleville (20-37-6). Michael
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goals on 13 shots through 22:22. Charlie Graham stopped 12-of-18 shots in
relief. --- SPIRIT 8 SPITFIRES 3 WINDSOR, Ont. — Eric Locke scored twice and
Jesse Graham and Justin Kea had three assists apiece as the Spirit downed the
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Ritchie scored his 36th goal of the season in regulation, and added his 37th in
overtime to lift the Peters over the Frontenacs. Stevn Lorentz, Stephen Nosad
and Michael Clark also scored for Peterborough (30-28-5), which was outshot
49-26. Andrew DAgostini made 45 saves for the Petes fourth win in a row. Robert
Polesello, Henri Ikonen, Lawson Crouse and Conor McGlyn replied for Kingston
(34-22-6). Matt Mahalak started in net for the Frontenacs but left the game
after allowing four goals on 18 shots. Lucas Peressini stopped 7-of-8 shots he
faced in relief. --- COLTS 5 ATTACK 4 BARRIE, Ont. — Brendan Lemieux scored
twice and Garrett Hooey scored the winner at 14:59 of the third period as the
Colts edged the Attack. Aaron Ekblad had a goal and two assists, and Andreas
Anthanasiou rounded out the offence for Barrie (34-27-3), who scored three
unanswered goals in just under 15 minutes in the final period to secure its
victory. Hooey also added an assist for a two-point night. Zach Nastasiuk and
Kurtis Gabriel had a goal and an assist apiece for Owen Sound (28-27-8), and
Daniel Milne and Kyle Hope also scored. Brandon Hope made 33 saves. Mackenzie
Blackwood started in net for Barrie but was pulled after giving up three goals
on six shots through 22:41. Daniel Gibl stopped 15-of-16 shots in relief.
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