The Anaheim Ducks faced the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday night at Honda Center, looking to continue their recent success. Despite a strong run, the Ducks faltered against a Blackhawks team that had traded their star defenseman Seth Jones to the Florida Panthers shortly before the game. Ducks goalie John Gibson returned from injury but struggled, stopping 18 of 24 shots, while Blackhawks goalie Arvid Soderblom managed to stop 28 of 31 shots against him.

With Trevor Zegras serving a suspension, the Ducks sought to maintain their playoff position. Despite their recent good form, they allowed several goals due to defensive breakdowns and struggled to capitalize on their offensive chances. Notably, rookie Leo Carlsson showed potential with increased physicality, while Pavel Mintyukov's defensive play earned praise.