Teemu Selanne celebrates after scoring a goal (Credit: Jake Roth-US PRESSWIRE)

The title says it all. The Anaheim Ducks defense gave the game away to the Columbus Blue Jackets, allowing them to win 3-2 (OT). All three goals were due to the Ducks defense being non-existent.

Teemu Selanne again had a phenomenal performance, scoring both of the Ducks goals. The Jackets never gave up and were rewarded with two points.

Selanne opened up the scoring with a tip-in from a Lubo slap shot just over 1 minute into the game. After that it was a pretty slow period. The Ducks out shot the Blue Jackets 10-6.

Columbus tied it up in the second period when Derek Brassard scored off of a rebound. Hiller stopped a shot from the point and the Ducks defense failed to clear. Selanne scored his second goal on the PP, sending a beast slap shot passed Sanford. Columbus took FIVE penalties that period, and the Ducks could only capitalize on one…..

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Ducks Defense Gives Game to Columbus Blue Jackets - Ducks Daily Blog - Ducks Daily Blog - An Anaheim Ducks Blog

The Anaheim Ducks continue to struggle when facing the Dallas Stars, losing 6-2.

It was an overall dominating performance from the Stars, who controlled the entire game. The Ducks played extremely lazy and allowed Dallas to run all over them. Anaheim’s defense was again a huge problem, showing a huge hole in the Ducks game.

The Ducks started off great, and got on board early when Matt Beleskey scored. The Stars retailiated late in the period and scored three goals from Eric Nystrom, Vernon Fiddler and Jamie Benn. Nystrom’s goal was pretty lucky considering Hiller was screened by about 25 people but the rest were due to sloppy Ducks play. They allowed a breakaway to Benn, which should never be allowed. … [visit site to read more]

Dallas Stars Dominate the Ducks….Again - Ducks Daily Blog - Ducks Daily Blog - An Anaheim Ducks Blog