NHL Season 2013 Episode 4 Ducks vs Sharks: Tue, Jan 29, 2013
- January 29, 2013
The NHL season of 2013 was filled with excitement and thrilling matches between some of the biggest teams in the league. The fourth episode of the season saw the Anaheim Ducks take on the San Jose Sharks in what was set to be an intense and highly-anticipated game.
Both teams had started the season off strong, with the Anaheim Ducks coming into this game with an impressive record of 4-1-1 and the San Jose Sharks with a record of 5-2-0. The Ducks were also coming into the game off the back of an impressive win against the Colorado Avalanche, while the Sharks had suffered a disappointing loss to the Edmonton Oilers in their last game.
The game got off to a fast-paced start, with both teams showing their offensive power and trying to take control of the game early on. The Ducks were the first to strike, with a goal from Ryan Getzlaf just four minutes into the game. The Sharks, however, were quick to respond, with Patrick Marleau scoring a goal less than a minute later to tie the game up.
The rest of the first period saw both teams trying to gain the upper hand, but it was the Ducks who managed to score again, with a power-play goal from Teemu Selanne putting them in the lead once again. The Sharks tried to come back, but were unable to find the back of the net and the first period ended with the Ducks leading 2-1.
The second period saw the Sharks come out with more aggression and determination, but they were still unable to break down the Ducks’ defense and score a goal. The Ducks, on the other hand, continued to create chances and it was Selanne who once again scored a goal for the Ducks, this time with a wrist shot from the left circle. The Sharks tried to respond, but were again unsuccessful, and the second period ended with the Ducks leading 3-1.
By the third period, the Sharks knew they had a lot of work to do if they wanted to come back and win the game. However, it was the Ducks who continued to dominate, with another goal from Getzlaf putting them in a commanding position with a 4-1 lead. The Sharks continued to fight, but they were unable to score and as the game drew to a close, it was clear that the Ducks were going to come out on top.
The final score was 4-1 in favor of the Anaheim Ducks, with the team showing their strength and determination throughout the game. The Ducks’ defense had been strong throughout, making it difficult for the Sharks to create chances and score goals. Their offense, led by Getzlaf and Selanne, had also been powerful, creating numerous chances and scoring crucial goals.
Overall, the game had been an impressive display of skill and talent from both teams, but it was the Anaheim Ducks who had come out on top. With this win, the Ducks continued their impressive start to the season, while the Sharks were left to think about what went wrong and how they could improve for their next game.