from Elliott Teaford of the OC Register,

Ryan Getzlaf of the Ducks, who stands 6-4 and weighs 225 pounds, was late in marking him both times. If those were the only lapses in the Ducks’ 4-1 loss to the Canadiens, then it might have been a far, far better night than it was. But they weren’t and it wasn’t.

The Ducks lost for the fifth consecutive game and for the 17th time in their last 19 games because they accomplished little, save for a credible second period that featured Getzlaf’s wraparound goal and Corey Perry’s assist for his first point in his third game of the season.

Once again, the Ducks chased the game.

Once again, they failed to lead at any point.

Once again, they were tentative and uncertain in their play and it cost them another game.

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