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By Al Balderas, staff writer “Different players have different degrees to what’s important to them. This was something Brad wants to do. I didn’t think it was going to happen (with the Ducks) and I think (Maple Leafs general manager) Brian (Burke) will give him the opportunity to get it done.”

By Curtis Zupke, Staff writer Three months ago Sean O’Donnell was a fixture on the blueline for the Ducks, a solid veteran behind a corps that boasted Scott Niedermayer, Chris Pronger and Francois Beauchemin. Now a member of the Kings, O’Donnell hardly recognizes the Ducks’ defense.

By Dan Wood, Staff writer Turning in a second consecutive solid defensive performance Tuesday night, the Ducks rode power-play goals from rookie Bobby Ryan and Samuel Pahlsson, and a late empty-netter by Rob Niedermayer, to a tidy 3-1 victory over the Kings at Honda Center.

By Dan Wood, Staff writer With a victory over the Kings on Tuesday night at Honda Center, the Ducks would arrive at the midpoint of their 82-game NHL regular-season schedule in a flat-footed tie with the Vancouver Canucks for fifth place in the Western Conference.

By Dan Wood, Staff writer “Obviously, when you grow up playing hockey, it’s a cliché, but all you want to do is play in the NHL,” Mikkelson said after the morning skate in preparation for Tuesday night’s matchup with the Kings at Honda Center. “Another cliché — I’m just taking it one day at a time, trying to stay here ev...

By Dan Wood, Staff writer Related stories: Ducks employ Pahlsson’s help on power playYouth is served as Ducks winDucks survive wild penalty-killing sequenceDucks’ Parros hosts ‘Cut for the Kids’ DUCKS (20-15-5) vs. KINGS (16-16-6) 7:05 p.m. Tuesday Site: Honda Center TV-Radio: FSN Prime Ticket; KLAA/830   Duc...

By Dan Wood, Staff writer ANAHEIM — After building a 13-2 advantage in shots on goal while dominating the Phoenix Coyotes for nearly 15 minutes at the outset of the second period, the Ducks suddenly encountered a make-or-break situation in Sunday night’s 2-0 victory at Honda Center.

By Dan Wood, Staff writer Led by a power-play goal and an assist from rookie winger Bobby Ryan, the youth brigade that also includes Brett Festerling, Brendan Mikkelson, Andrew Ebbett and Drew Miller helped the Ducks hang on to second place in the Pacific Division and sixth place in the Western Conference with a 2...

By Curtis Zupke, Staff writer Goaltender Jean-Sebastien Giguere, center Ryan Getzlaf and defenseman Scott Niedermayer will represent the Ducks on Jan.25 in Montreal. The Ducks, two seasons removed from their Stanley Cup run, last had multiple All-Star starters with Teemu Selanne and Paul Kariya in 2001.

By Dan Wood, Staff writer “The blade is like a knife, you know?” Selanne said. Selanne received credit for only 14 seconds of ice time in his 1,100th career NHL game and 615th with the Ducks, one short of the club record held by his former linemate, Steve Rucchin.

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By Dan Wood, Staff writer The Ducks (18-12-3) broke on top on a short-handed goal by Rob Niedermayer, assisted by Scott Niedermayer, at 19:39 of the first period. The Ducks converted on the power play for just the second time in 26 opportunities over parts of seven games when Corey Perry re-directed a Bobby Ryan sho...

By Al Balderas, staff writer Brad May hasn’t played for the Ducks since Dec. 3 but his reflexes are still keen. Sitting a few feet away from Bobby Ryan after Thursday morning’s practice at Honda Center, May was quick to intercept a question that was tossed in Ryan’s direction.

By Curtis Zupke, Staff writer Giguere has gone 4-0 and has not allowed more than three goals in his past four decisions. As of Tuesday night he had moved to the No.2 spot in Western Conference All-Star voting, behind Vancouver’s Roberto Luongo. Coach Randy Carlyle said there wasn’t much discussion as to the possibili...

By Dan Wood, Staff writer ANAHEIM - Textbook execution by the New York Rangers, and the exact opposite from the Ducks, resulted in a 3-1 Rangers victory Tuesday night at Honda Center. The Ducks (17-12-3) play their next five games on the road, beginning Friday against the Edmonton Oilers.

By DAN WOOD, OCREGISTER.COM The Ducks announced Thursday that half-season and mini-plan ticket packages for their 2008-09 NHL regular-season home games are available for purchase on the club’s website and by calling 1-877-WILDWING. ...

By Dan Wood, Register hockey writer Ducks forwards Ryan Getzlaf and Chris Kunitz of Canada and Teemu Selanne of Finland figure to play key roles in semifinal action Friday at the International Ice Hockey Federation World Championships in Quebec City. (more…)

By Dan Wood, Register hockey writer The Ducks on Wednesday announced the signing of three former NHL entry-draft selections to three-year, entry-level contracts. (more…)

By czupke The Kings had taken a 2-1 lead on a nifty shot by Ladislav Nagy that whistled by the left shoulder of Jean-Sebastien Giguere. The Kings opened the scoring on a goal by Anze Kopitar in the first period. Giguere improved to 8-2 against ...