You guys all know that getting that first goal is important. It gives us momentum and it gives us something to build upon. After Richter stopped Kariya's one-timer from the right side, McInnis crashed the net and slid the puck in for his 10th goal. Both of Leclerc's goals gave the Ducks a two-goal advantage. Two wins in a row is definitely something we can build on.
Every game is huge now.
Despite being without top forwards Steve Rucchin and Teemu Selanne, Anaheim produced a season-high 42 shots, including 18 in each of the first two periods. Selanne skated in warmups but did not play due to a groin injury while Rucchin remains out with dizziness. It was just that we were playing just well enough not to win. Maybe the coaching change rang a few bells. It sure seemed to shake things up.