Jacob Trouba made a solid debut in his first game as an Anaheim Duck, shaking up the defensive pairings and bringing much-needed physicality and composure to the blue line. Meanwhile, Troy Terry stole the show with a two-goal performance, tying franchise history and generating endless scoring chances. Despite dominating stretches of the game, the Ducks couldn’t find the back of the net in OT or the shootout, falling 3-2 to the Montreal Canadiens. From standout moments to critical errors, we break it all down, including lineup changes, key plays, and what’s next for the Ducks as they prepare for the Senators. #nhl #hockey #montrealcanadiens #anaheimducks
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He was very good this game better than I thought
He looked great out there, big man can move good on the ice, even inspired Gudas to start hitting more
Great game Ducks did seem to play better
Gooooooooo Ducks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I still think he can be really good and also if he helps the other ducks players get more physical (Ds) that's a plus for you guys! Also a good mentor for Solberg ngl lol. Maybe you ducks fans might be a bit happier
That third Period shift impressed me quite a bit, the "im gonna do it myself" bit he had there. I don't really understand Cronin's way of not placing young players with vets, and why he needs to punish Minty once more on a simple mistake when Fowler/Killorn make them often.
Yeah he's been solid. That offensive zone sequence you showed impressed me, I'd love to see more of that from him
But I'm starting to get worried about Minty. I hope I'm just paranoid and we're NOT going to lose him like Theodore, Lindholm, Montour etc. That would SUCK
Even with Trouba having a reputation that precedes him, it was awesome to hear the color commentator on the CHI vs NY game last night say "….I'm not sure about going up the Blue Line against Radko Gudas and Jacob Trouba", followed by the play-by-play announcer replying "yeah, what a nasty piece of business". I'm so excited to see some additional muscle added to the lineup.
I want to see Trouba with Minty in the same lineup
1. Trouba looked good. Team was much more noticeably physical with him on the ice.
2. Zelly looking great.
3. We desperately need a goal scorer that synergizes with the younger guys.
4. Why the hell is minty scratched.
I actually like the trouba trade. Hopefully he makes fowler look good. For other interested parties…
I want to see more from this guy glad he had a great soild debut last night even tho they lost welcome to anaheim trouba LET'S GO DUCKS!!!!!
vatrano top line meanwhile cutter stapled to 3rd. with his skillset he needs to be with leo terry mct or strome. he wont do anything with defensive minded players.
is cronin torts' friend or something, jesus christ its 1st grade stuff, spongebob.
Good observations!
Man I really want to see Cutter on the ice more. Why isn’t he at least on the power play!? He sniped that goal in the Kraken game. It’s just weird going from him taking all of these shots to not being in the game hardly at all.
We really need Leo back, especially with Z out.
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I don't know if anyone has ever said this before but… FIRE CRO!!!
Cronin’s line combinations are driving me crazy! Especially in OT… wtf do we keep seeing grinders and slow guys (Strome, Killorn Vatrano and Lundestrom ) in OT when we have better open ice players. It’s like he’s trying to lose the game.
love the ducks but as a habs fan its crazy to say the ducks were the better team that game with multiple 2 and a half minute shifts of the habs in the zone and the ducks leading the game for 11 seconds…
Hard to win a shootout without Z or Leo.
Somewhere out there, Steve Dangle sensed a disturbance in the force
Sad trouba didnt keep the 8..
7 and 8. The bash brothers. Would love to see it
I'm a Rangers fan and I was super sad about them trading Trouba away but I'll make due and I guess since I'm a huge Verbeek fan and Trouba fan I guess I'll be rooting for you guys as long as you're not playing the Rangers. Go Ducks, mostly! 🙂
🔵⚪🔴 GHG EZ GAME 🔵⚪🔴
It’ll be some time making his mark it’s his first game we need to be patient
Just proves trouba is still a top 4 dman. If I was anahiam I'd make sure I lock this guy up. True competitor. I do think the ducks should part from zegras fowler and Gibson and next year not be a cap floor team. They need to make that push for wild card.
Just wait until his painting supplies arrive…
So you have Gudas hitting on the defensive end and Trouba hitting on the offensive end. Sounds pretty scary☠
Hands down more muscle on the team that was much needed, yes a few issues happened but all in all an amazing game, miss zegras though….. he would of been a huge game changer. Not many can beat out Z when he is harassing you to make a bad play or strip it from you,
Would of been nice if ghouli actually tried to fight not just force him down on the ice. If you are going to disturb a player an hit them get ready. Don't try an hide an force them to the ice, throw some fists