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Gibson’s heroics lift Ducks past Hurricanes 3-2

By Andrew Miller

ANAHEIM, CA - DECEMBER 11: Derek Grant #38 of the Anaheim Ducks puts the puck on net for a goal against Scott Darling #33, Justin Faulk #27, and Haydn Fleury #4 of the Carolina Hurricanes during the game on December 11, 2017 at Honda Center in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Debora Robinson/NHLI via Getty Images)
ANAHEIM, CA - DECEMBER 11: Derek Grant #38 of the Anaheim Ducks puts the puck on net for a goal against Scott Darling #33, Justin Faulk #27, and Haydn Fleury #4 of the Carolina Hurricanes during the game on December 11, 2017 at Honda Center in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Debora Robinson/NHLI via Getty Images) /
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SAN JOSE, CA – DECEMBER 07: Cam Ward #30 of the Carolina Hurricanes looks on during the game against the San Jose Sharks at SAP Center on December 7, 2017 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Rocky W. Widner/NHL/Getty Images)
SAN JOSE, CA – DECEMBER 07: Cam Ward #30 of the Carolina Hurricanes looks on during the game against the San Jose Sharks at SAP Center on December 7, 2017 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Rocky W. Widner/NHL/Getty Images) /

Time to give Cam Ward more looks

While Cam Ward was part of a huge Canes letdown in the overtime loss to the Sharks on Dec. 7, you could feel a different attitude from the team. Ward made some big saves early in the game to keep things competitive the entire way.

Meanwhile, the Canes started to lose ground to the Ducks halfway through the first period, derailing any momentum built from the early goal from Williams. Darling was outplayed by the goalie at the other end as well.

It’s been tough for Darling to keep his save percentage above .900 all season. The reason the Canes originally ditched former goalie Eddie Lack for Darling was to get a solid starter ahead of Ward. Yet, Ward’s save percentage is much better than Darling’s right now.

Ward will get the nod in the Dec. 12 battle with the Vegas Golden Knights. It’ll be interesting to see how the entire team responds to a five-game losing streak and a tough stretch through the state of California.

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