Anaheim Ducks’ dynamic defensive duo Jacob Trouba and Olen Zellweger surge to the top of NHL pairings—can their remarkable chemistry fuel a true championship run? With Trouba’s disciplined physicality and Zellweger’s offensive flair, opponents struggle to break through, while the Ducks’ offense lights up the scoreboard with recent milestone performances from Cutter Gauthier and Troy Terry.
Kyle Kjer breaks down Anaheim’s electrifying comeback win over the Dallas Stars, analyzes tactical shifts by Coach Joel Quenneville, and previews the challenging back-to-back against the Vegas Golden Knights and Winnipeg Jets. Key stats include plus/minus ratings, shot metrics, and special teams concerns, as well as goalie matchups that could shape Anaheim’s Pacific Division race. Can the Ducks maintain momentum and seize the top spot in the league? This episode brings fans inside the team’s strategy and highlights the players rewriting franchise history.
0:00 – Trouba & Zellweger Defense
Discussion focused on Jacob Trouba and Olen Zellweger as the best defensive pair in the NHL, including stats, chemistry, and comparison to other pairs.
10:49 – Ducks vs. Stars Recap
Breakdown of the Anaheim Ducks’ comeback win over the Dallas Stars, analysis of performance, scoring, and standout moments (includes additional team streak and franchise records).
19:58 – Ducks Weekend Preview
Preview of upcoming back-to-back matchups versus Vegas Golden Knights and Winnipeg Jets, including detailed team comparisons, goalie decisions, and potential playoff implications.
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5 Comments
Of course the Ducks finally get good when I move out of OC…
I'm a big Ducks fan, and yes they are playing awesome right now. That being said, I think it's a bit of a stretch to say they are the best D pairing in the NHL. There's a lot of criteria that would go into making that statement like that and part of that would be offensive production. Yes, Trouba is playing well and has put up some points and great plus minus stats but I would think there are a lot of other pairings that I would think could top them by the end of the season. I suppose we will see. The numbers that Cale Makar, Lane Hutson, Zach Werenski, Erik Karllson, VIctor Hedman, Adam Fox, etc etc, will put up by themselves by the end of the season would put them in that conversation, no matter who their partners are. Offensive numbers arent everything in a good defensive pairing but I certainly don't think you can ignore that. Anyways, I'm all about the Ducks but let's not get carried away. That being said, I looking forward to the growth in Zellweger and the hard hitting of Trouba. Go Ducks….all the way.
Lets bring this back up during the Olympics.
Ducks have arrived! McQueen is on his way next season with Solberg and Tristan 🎉
Remember Sami Vatanen? Olen reminds me of that guy!