Special teams dominated the game, with Anaheim’s Ducks scoring three of their four goals on the power play to build a 4-0 advantage. Pittsburgh’s Penguins struggled to convert opportunities and were unable to generate offense. The Ducks’ disciplined penalty killing and effective power‑play execution kept the Penguins from mounting a comeback. The result left the Penguins with a 5-2 defeat, underscoring the importance of special‑teams play in the matchup.


Special teams was the story in Pittsburgh’s 5-2 loss to Anaheim on Sunday. The Ducks scored essentially three of their goals on the power play to take a 4-0 lead, while the Penguins didn’t capitalize ...