Bobby Ryan scored, but the Senators were otherwise dominated in a 4-1 loss in Anaheim on Sunday. Meanwhile, the Devils let another opportunity to win slip away in Winnipeg.
Ducks fly together
Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY SportsWe’re two weeks into the NHL season, and it’s clear that more than a few teams are still working out the preseason kinks.
Take the Ottawa Senators, for example. The Sens showed us they’re capable of a playoff run last summer, yet continually give up 50-plus shots every night. The Hurricanes have a talented roster, yet consistently make mistakes that keep them from taking control of games. The Devils appeared Stanley Cup Final two years ago, but now they can’t score a goal or hold a lead at all.
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Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY SportSee for yourself:
The bemused expressions on both Gionta and Devils coach Peter DeBoer make this even more hilarious. The Jets failed to score on the ensuing power play, but it’s no matter. Let the arguments about robot refs begin.
Read Article >Bobby Ryan returns to Anaheim
USA TODAY SportsWhile casual Senators fans still might not know who their newest star forward is, Ducks fans got to know Bobby Ryan quite well over the last five years. Ryan spent the last four years in Anaheim putting up 30-goal seasons, yet the relationship between the player and Ducks management was always tense.
Ryan’s name came up in trade rumors every season, especially after his slow start in 2011-12. It got to the point where he finally asked the team to move him last year:
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