Anaheim Ducks’ special teams falter despite high-octane five-on-five play—can revamped strategies spark a turnaround next season? Kyle Kjer unpacks the team’s power play struggles, spotlighting the decline from early-season dynamism to predictable, stagnant puck movement during the playoffs. Key players like Cutter Gauthier, Chris Kreider, and Mikael Granlund delivered moments, yet zone entry woes and hesitation led to missed opportunities, especially against the Vegas Golden Knights’ relentless penalty kill.
The penalty kill, led by Ryan McGill, flashes aggression and nets multiple shorthanded goals from Leo Carlsson, Troy Terry, and Ryan Poehling, but coverage breakdowns and wavering intensity leave Anaheim ranked 27th in the league. Kjer questions if Jay Woodcroft’s and McGill’s coaching adjustments—and Joel Quenneville’s seasoned perspective—can mold a more consistent, aggressive special teams unit. With playoff experience fueling offseason evaluations, are the Ducks primed for a special teams resurgence?
00:00 Special Teams Overview
10:49 Power Play Analysis & Struggles
13:50 Penalty Kill Review & Coaching Impact
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