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National Hockey League
BOXSCORE | RECAP
Anaheim 2, Minnesota 1
When: 10:30 PM ET, Wednesday, December 11, 2013
Where: Honda Center, Anaheim, California
Referees: Paul Devorski, Francois St.Laurent
Linesmen: Derek Nansen, Mark Shewchyk
Attendance: 15252


Ducks 2, Wild 1: Corey Perry extended his goal-scoring streak to seven games as Anaheim held on to remain unbeaten in regulation at home (12-0-2).

Defenseman Alex Grant scored his second goal in as many NHL contests and Jonas Hiller stopped 23 shots for the Ducks, who have won four straight games and earned a point in seven in a row (5-0-2). Captain Ryan Getzlaf recorded an assist, extending his point streak to 13 games and giving him at least one in 15 consecutive matches.

Jason Pominville scored his team-leading 15th goal for the Wild, who fell to 5-7-3 on the road as they began a three-game trek. Josh Harding finished with 29 saves.

After a scoreless first period, Grant gained possession in the neutral zone and skated down the right wing before beating Harding from the faceoff circle at 2:37 of the second for a 1-0 lead. Perry doubled the advantage with 6:33 remaining in the session, backhanding the puck past Harding after defenseman Hampus Lindholm's one-timer from above the slot went wide and bounced off the glass.

Minnesota halved the deficit during a power play at 3:48 of the third. Hiller denied defenseman Ryan Suter's wrist shot from the right point, but Pominville grabbed the rebound and backhanded it into the net.

GAME NOTEBOOK: Perry's goal-scoring streak is the third-longest in franchise history. RW Teemu Selanne registered an 11-game run in 1998 and had an eight-game surge the following year. ... The Ducks received a scare in the second period as Perry collided with Lindholm and remained on the ice for several seconds before slowly heading to the bench. The former Hart Trophy winner proved to be fine, scoring his goal shortly thereafter. ... Getzlaf has collected 10 goals and 12 assists over his last 15 games.

Top Game Performances
 
Minnesota   Anaheim
Jason Pominville 1 Points Alex Grant 1
Jason Pominville 1 Goals Alex Grant 1
Mikko Koivu 1 Assists Andrew Cogliano 1
Jason Pominville 1 Power Play Goals N/A
N/A Short Handed Goals N/A
Josh Harding .935 Save Percentage Jonas Hiller .958
Josh Harding 29 Saves Jonas Hiller 23
Team Stats Summary
 
Team Shots Goals Power Play Penalty Kill Penalty Mins Face Offs Won
Minnesota 24 1 1-1 2-2 6 32
Anaheim 31 2 0-2 0-1 4 33
Upcoming Games
  • Anaheim will play their next game at home against Edmonton. The Ducks have a W/L % of .762 after a win and .462 after a loss.
  • Minnesota will play their next game on the road against San Jose. The Wild have a W/L % of .611 after a win and .467 after a loss.