Detailed notes on Sunday's game between the Nashville Predators and the Anaheim Ducks.

The Ducks hosted the Nashville Predators on Sunday evening at Honda Center. It was Anaheim's second game of a back-to-back after losing in a shootout in Los Angeles on Saturday. Nashville entered this game looking to extend their four-game winning streak and firm up their grasp on the second wild card spot in the Western Conference standings.

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Lukas Dostal got the nod to take the crease for this game. John Gibson saw 50 shots in Los Angeles on Saturday, so this seemed like an easy call from Ducks head coach, Greg Cronin. To oppose Dostal on the other side of the ice was Kevin Lankinen who had allowed three or more goals in his last five starts heading into Sunday night. 

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Troy Terry was held out of the lineup in this game with an upper-body injury sustained Saturday night vs. Los Angeles. He was able to finish that game but wasn't cleared to lace up his skates in this one. Here are my thoughts on this game:

Breakouts: Unlike Saturday against the Kings where there was a directive to push pace and not allow LA to set up in a neutral zone forecheck, the Ducks breakout was a lot more deliberate in this game. Forwards were regrouping to defenseman for D-to-D passes. Defensemen were looking for a stretch outlet to either set up their forecheck or find a supporting teammate through the neutral zone with speed.

Brett Leason: Leason didn't waste a stride or breath in this game. He was disruptive with his stick and fought through contact. He leveraged his relentless motor to seek out pucks and was smart with his puck distribution.

Puck Support: There was diligent and energetic puck support all over the ice surface in this game from the Ducks. If a battle was lost, there was a teammate on the edge to reengage. It allowed for several rush opportunities off the wall to the middle of the ice. 

Max Jones: Jones has taken big strides developing his offensive game this season. He is calculating a step or two ahead, getting to dangerous areas of the ice, and presenting himself as a passing option.

Leo Carlsson: Carlsson's off-puck movement is deliberate and precise. Watching him time his cuts is akin to watching a veteran of ten NHL seasons. He is still learning just how little time he has with the puck on his stick, especially in the defensive zone. He gets pucks taken off his stick from backcheckers from time to time.

The Ducks have a bit of a break before their next game where they will travel to San Jose to take on the Sharks on Thursday night. 

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