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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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ANAHEIM, CA – DECEMBER 11: Corey Perry #10 of the Anaheim Ducks takes a moment following a hit during the game against the Carolina Hurricanes on December 11, 2017 at Honda Center in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Debora Robinson/NHLI via Getty Images)
ANAHEIM, CA – DECEMBER 11: Corey Perry #10 of the Anaheim Ducks takes a moment following a hit during the game against the Carolina Hurricanes on December 11, 2017 at Honda Center in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Debora Robinson/NHLI via Getty Images) /

Ducks have trouble staying healthy

It seems like as soon as Anaheim’s veteran captain Ryan Getzlaf returned to the lineup, they lost another huge star. Corey Perry is the leading scorer for the Ducks with 22 points, and this team can ill afford to lose him.

However, a tough collision between Perry and Jeff Skinner in the first period sent him down with a lower body injury. Perry’s leg went down at an awkward angle and he went down immediately. He also had to be helped off the ice right after the collision.

After the injury, Perry was announced as doubtful to return with a lower body injury. He did not return to Anaheim’s bench the rest of the way.

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Anaheim is a team that has large expectations year in and year out with the talent on the roster. Gibson powered them to the victory in this one, but the offense is going to have to kick in soon if the Ducks are to make a playoff push.

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