* After falling in triple-overtime in Game 2 (their first home loss of the playoffs), the Ducks bounced back by handing the Blackhawks their first home defeat of the postseason (5-1). They also improved to 5-1-0 in their last six visits to United Center dating to Feb. 12, 2013 (regular season and playoffs).

* Andersen has been in net for all 12 Ducks games this postseason, compiling a 1.75 goals-against average, .935 save percentage and one shutout. That includes a 1.27 goals-against average and .957 save percentage in the three games vs. CHI.

* Andersen, who made a career-high 53 saves in Game 2, has not lost consecutive appearances since March 6 (5-2 L vs. PIT) and 9 (2-1 L at VAN). He owns a 15-4-0 record since that date (regular season and playoffs).

* Despres, who was acquired by the Ducks at the 2015 NHL Trade Deadline, scored his first career playoff goal (18 GP). Elias says he became the third defenseman in team history to have his first career postseason goal stand as a winning tally. The others:Dave Karpa on April 29, 1997 (Game 7 of CQF vs. PHX) and Kurt Sauer on May 12, 2003 (Game 2 of CF at MIN).

* Elias adds that Despres became the first player to register his first career playoff goal with a winner in the Conference Finals or Stanley Cup Final since Kings defensemanAlec Martinez did so on June 4, 2012 (Game 3 of F vs. NJD).

* Despres has 1-6—7 this postseason (12 GP) after being held without a point in his first six career playoff appearances (all w/ PIT). He also set career highs in goals (3), assists (20) and points (23) during the regular season (75 GP), including 1-5—6 after joining the Ducks (16 GP).

* “I’m not a goal-scorer,” said Despres, a 23-year-old Laval, Que., native who was selected by the Penguins 30th overall in the 2009 NHL Draft. “I just tried to hit the net and get it off as quick as possible.”

* Ryan Getzlaf notched a pair of assists, including the primary helper on Despres’ winner. He paces the NHL with 14 assists this postseason (12 GP), matching a single-year franchise record he established in 2009 (13 GP).

* Via Elias, Getzlaf became the first player in Ducks history to register five multi-assist games in one playoff year (also Game 1 of FR vs. WPG and Games 1, 2 and 3 of SR vs. CGY). Bruins forward David Krejci was the last player to accomplish that feat for any team, also doing so five times in 2013 (22 GP).

* Getzlaf has 2-14—16 overall this postseason, tied with teammate Corey Perry (8-8—16 in 12 GP) and Lightning forward Nikita Kucherov (7-9—16 in 16 GP) for second in the NHL. Getzlaf and Perry are two points shy of equaling the Ducks’ single-year playoff record, set by Getzlaf in 2009 (4-14—18 in 13 GP).

* Patrick Maroon recorded the opening goal of the game, his fifth of the playoffs (12 GP) after posting nine during the regular season (71 GP).

* The club that has scored first has won each game of this series. Overall, the Ducks (6-0) and Blackhawks (6-1) are a combined 12-1 when registering the first goal this postseason.

LOOSE PUCKS
MUST SEE: Blackhawks forward Patrick Kane converted a spinning backhand shot to tie the game late in the first period. He has eight goals this postseason (13 GP), tied for second in the NHL with Western Conference Final opponent Corey Perry (12 GP) . . . Kane has 45-60—105 in 106 career playoff appearances (all w/ CHI). His 45 postseason goals are tied for fourth in Blackhawks history (w/ Steve Larmer). The only players with more: Bobby Hull (62), Denis Savard (61) and Stan Mikita (59) . . . The Ducks scored on their only power-play opportunity. They rank second in the NHL with a 27.8% efficiency during the playoffs (10-for-36) . . . Blackhawks forward Brad Richardsposted one assist. He has registered one point in each game of the series (1-2—3) and has 2-5—7 overall this postseason (13 GP) . . . Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toewswon 21-of-27 face-offs (77.8%) . . . Blackhawks defenseman Kimmo Timonen skated in his 100th career playoff game . . . ICYMI: Click here for an all-access look at Game 3 between the Lightning and Rangers . . . Ducks forward Corey Perry broke his stick during an odd-man rush, but grabbed a new one from the bench before firing a shot on goal . . . FYI: The League will reveal the three finalists for the NHL General Manager of the Year Award prior to tonight’s game.

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RANGERS TRY TO EVEN EASTERN CONFERENCE FINAL
The Eastern Conference Final resumes in Tampa when the Rangers visit the Lightning in Game 4 at Amalie Arena. After yielding 13 goals in its prior eight games, New York has allowed 12 in the past two of the series (both losses). Tampa Bay, meanwhile, has scored six goals in consecutive playoff games for the first time in franchise history. The Rangers have not lost three straight games since Nov. 13-17 (0-1-2). They also have won each of their past three series when trailing 2-1 after three games (2015 SR vs. WSH, 2014 SR vs. PIT and 2013 CQF vs. WSH).

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