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Ducks end four-game skid with 4-2 victory over Blue Jackets in John Gibson's return

Isac Lundestrom nets goal for Ducks

Gibson made his season debut after having an emergency appendectomy in September.

The Ducks got off to a fast start when Leason scored 3:13 into the game off a feed from Cutter Gauthier.

Columbus tied it late in the first period when Yegor Chinakhov scored his fourth goal of the season. Anaheim grabbed a 2-1 lead at 4:22 of the second period when LaCombe converted off a loose puck.

Leo Carlsson scored for the Ducks with 9:40 left in the game, but the Blue Jackets moved back within a goal on a shot from the slot by Kirill Marchenko with 3:03 left.

Isac Lundestrom scored into an empty net to put the game away.

Takeaways Blue Jackets: Jack Johnson played in his 1,200th career NHL game, while Zach Werenski became the fourth defenseman to play in 500 career games with Columbus. Werenski assisted Chinakhov's goal

Ducks: The veteran Gibson showed little rust in his season debut, starting off with a win. Gibson is in his 12th season with Anaheim and last had a winning record in the 2018-19 season.

Key moment The Ducks took the lead for good early in the second period after LaCombe scored a rebound off the stick of teammate Troy Terry.

Key stat The Ducks were giving up an average of four goals per game during their four-game losing streak before they delivered a much-needed standout defensive performance.

Up next Columbus plays at Seattle on Tuesday, while the Ducks are home against the Golden Knights on Wednesday.

Regular Season Series

ANA leads series 1-0

Scoring Summary

Goal 1st Period 3:13 Brett Leason Goal (1) Tip-In, assists: Cutter Gauthier (5), Ross Johnston (2)
Goal 1st Period 16:16 Yegor Chinakhov Goal (4) Slap Shot, assists: Zach Werenski (7), Kirill Marchenko (9)
Goal 2nd Period 4:22 Jackson LaCombe Goal (1) Wrist Shot, assists: Radko Gudas (2), Troy Terry (6)
Goal 3rd Period 10:20 Leo Carlsson Goal (5) Wrist Shot, assists: Brian Dumoulin (3), Ryan Strome (4)
Goal 3rd Period 16:57 Kirill Marchenko Goal (6) Snap Shot, assists: none
Goal 3rd Period 18:20 Isac Lundestrom Goal (2) Wrist Shot, assists: Frank Vatrano (4), Brock McGinn (3)

Statistics

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16 Blocked Shots 21
18 Hits 20
8 Takeaways 4
40 Shots 30
1 Power Play Goals 0
2 Power Play Opportunities 2
50.0 Power Play Percentage 0.0
0 Short Handed Goals 0
0 Shootout Goals 0
34 Faceoffs Won 26
56.7 Faceoff Win Percent 43.3
8 Giveaways 18
2 Total Penalties 2
4 Penalty Minutes 4

Game Information

Honda Center

Location: Anaheim, CA
Attendance: 16,153 | Capacity:

2024-25 Metropolitan Division Standings

TEAM W L PTS OTL
New Jersey 11 6 24 2
Carolina 11 4 22 0
Washington 10 4 21 1
NY Rangers 9 4 19 1
NY Islanders 6 6 16 4
Pittsburgh 6 9 15 3
Philadelphia 6 8 14 2
Columbus 5 8 12 2

2024-25 Pacific Division Standings

TEAM W L PTS OTL
Vegas 10 4 22 2
Los Angeles 9 6 21 3
Vancouver 8 3 19 3
Calgary 8 6 19 3
Edmonton 8 7 17 1
Seattle 7 8 15 1
San Jose 5 9 13 3
Anaheim 5 8 12 2
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