The Anaheim Ducks picked up a quick 6-5 home win against the Atlantic Division leading Buffalo Sabers, before heading out on a three-game western Canadian road trip. With the win, the Ducks retained first place in the Pacific Division, as the Edmonton Oilers were idle and the Vegas Golden Knights still remained four points back, even after downing the Dallas Stars. The Ducks were finally able to break through with their much-maligned powerplay, Troy Terry kept up his torrid scoring pace, and Mikael Granlund further established himself as the best option for the number two center role. <\/p>\n
Powerplay break through<\/p>\n
Heading into the game against the Sabres, the powerplay of the Ducks was a major area of concern, as it was ranked 27th in the NHL with a 16.8% conversion rate. Against the Sabres though, the Ducks were finally able to break through, converting three times with the man advantage. Chris Kreider opened the scoring for the Ducks on their first powerplay, with a one-timer off of a Leo Carlsson cross ice pass. <\/p>\n
\ud83d\udea8 Kreider \ud83d\udea8<\/p>\n
Top corner on the power play! \u2014 Anaheim Ducks (@AnaheimDucks) March 23, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Jackson LaCombe temporarily gave the Ducks the lead with another powerplay goal, as he flung a wrist shot from the point and Sabres goalie, Alex Lyon, was double screened. <\/p>\n \ud83d\udea8 LaCombe \ud83d\udea8<\/p>\n From way downtown on the power play! \u2014 Anaheim Ducks (@AnaheimDucks) March 23, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n The Ducks finished the night three for four on the powerplay, which was far better than their season average and an important area of focus, as the playoffs loom ever closer on the horizon. <\/p>\n Terry can’t stop scoring <\/p>\n Since returning to the Ducks lineup<\/a>, Terry has put up six points (three goals, three assists) in just four games. Playing on the Ducks top line again, Terry hasn’t skipped a beat and temporarily gave the Ducks the lead in the second period, with a beautiful backhand shot. <\/p>\n \ud83d\udea8 Terry \ud83d\udea8<\/p>\n His nifty mitts put us up by two! #FlyTogether<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/0BJuoo8Lhi<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Anaheim Ducks (@AnaheimDucks) March 23, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n And gave the Ducks the win with another backhand shot in overtime. <\/p>\n \ud83d\udea8 TROY NATHAN TERRY \ud83d\udea8<\/p>\n BAR DOWN FOR THE WINNNNNNNNNNNN#FlyTogether<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/h0MT16Jm5K<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Anaheim Ducks (@AnaheimDucks) March 23, 2026<\/a>Granlund is number two<\/p>\n With McTavish still not playing up to expectations<\/a> and demoted to fourth line winger, Granlund has filled in as the number two center for the Ducks. Flanked by rookie sensation Beckett Sennecke and veteran Alex Killorn, Granlund had 18:43 of ice time, while playing on both the penalty kill and the powerplay, as well. In what was sure to be an emotional game<\/a>, Granlund tied the game for the Ducks with a powerplay goal on his own, with Ville Husso pulled for the extra attacker. <\/p>\n \ud83d\udea8 GRANNY \ud83d\udea8<\/p>\n TIE GAME! #FlyTogether<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/QSdcazGMAF<\/a><\/p>\n
This game is tied!#FlyTogether<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/KAyiCqUUB7<\/a><\/p>\n
We lead 2-1! #FlyTogether<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/1UIEHtfQuf<\/a><\/p>\n