Postgame Notes and Quotes - March 6 vs. Washington

Postgame NotesAnaheim 4 vs. Washington 0March 6, 2018Honda Center34-21-12, 80 points
The Ducks extended their winning streak to three games with a 4-0 victory over the Washington Capitals, marking their first home shutout vs. the Capitals since Dec. 11, 2002 (3-0 win). The Ducks improved to 7-1-1 in their last nine games dating to February 15, posting a league-leading 1.78 goals against average in that span. Anaheim pushed its record since the conclusion of its bye week to 14-6-3, along with a 20-8-4 mark in its last 32 contests. The Ducks improved their home point streak to nine games (7-0-2, 16 pts.), while earning a 9-2-2 in its last 13 games at Honda Center. Anaheim also extended its winning streak vs. Metropolitan Division opponents to six straight games (6-0-0) dating to Dec. 21 vs. the New York Islanders.

Anaheim matched a franchise record (third time) by going eight straight games without allowing a power-play goal (24-for-24). The last time the Ducks went eight consecutive games without allowing a PPG was March 7-22, 2016 (21-for-21). Anaheim improved its recent PK% to a league-leading 97.1% (34-of-35) since February 9 vs. Edmonton, including 25 straight since February 15 at Chicago and 23 consecutive at home dating to January 23 vs. the New York Rangers.
John Gibson stopped 36-of-36 shots for his first win and shutout against the Washington Capitals. Gibson extended his personal winning streak to a career high six games and improved to 15-4-2 in his last 21 decisions, allowing two goals or less for the ninth time in his last 10 starts, including two shutouts. Since the All-Star break, Gibson leads in SV% (.953) and ranks second in GAA (1.55), stopping 304-of-319 shots to go along with an 8-1-1 record.
Rickard Rakell extended his goal/point streak to four games (6-2=8, +5) with 1-1=2 points. Since the end of the bye week on January 13, Rakell leads the team in scoring and goals with 13-12=25 in 24 games.
Hampus Lindholm scored his 10th goal of the season at 13:15 in the first to tie his career high in goals set in the 2015-16 season.
Adam Henrique registered 1-1=2 points and earned his 7th game-winning goal with Anaheim in his 42nd game, a club record. Since December 1, Henrique co-leads the NHL in game-winning goals (7). Henrique has points in three of his last four games (2-2=4) and now has 16-11=27 points in 42 games with the Ducks.
Ryan Getzlaf recorded his third straight game with multiple assists (1-8=9). Getzlaf now has points in five of his last six appearances (2-10=12, +5).
Josh Manson is currently riding a three-game point streak (1-3=4) with his fourth multi-assist game this season (0-2=2).
Jakob Silfverberg has points in two straight with an assist on Lindholm's goal (2-1=3) and is one point shy of 200 NHL points.
Today's attendance was 15,910.
Postgame Notes
Anaheim Ducks
John Gibson
On shutting down the Capitals
We stuck to our game plan and focused on defense. We made sure we kept them on the outside and limited their chances as much as possible.
On the team's recent stretch of games
We know if we don't win now, our season is over. There is definitely more pressure, and we hold ourselves to a higher standard.
Rickard Rakell
On the top power-play unit
We just took advantage of two good plays. Last game, it was a setup play and today it was a scramble. We took advantage of having one more player on the ice. We're just trying to find different ways to score goals.
On his chemistry with Getzlaf
He was telling me after the game I was yelling too much for the puck. [Laughs]. He's a great passer and I'm just trying to be open.
Adam Henrique
On the team's defensive effort
I thought we played tight, and when we gave up opportunities, Gibby was there and made big saves at key times for us. I thought we played a pretty effective simple game. We tried to keep them to the outside. They have a lot of firepower and speed through the neutral zone. It's an area we've been working on.
On defeating a top team in the Eastern Conference
Every single night there's a big challenge. Every team has one or two lines with a lot of firepower. I thought we did a good job trying to contain.
Head Coach Randy Carlyle
On the team's defensive effort
We had a decent start. It was a duplicate of the other night that we get a power play and score early in the hockey game. It seemed like we had things going our way. There was a little bit of a hangover from the opposition's perspective off the [Stadium Series] game. I don't think we saw the true Capitals team tonight. They're usually a lot sharper with the puck. I didn't think they had their A-Game tonight. You could see the frustration in some of their players.
On Rakell and Getzlaf's chemistry
Those are two players that have played together for a fair bit of time. They're skilled players. If you give them time and space, they can find one another. We were fortunate tonight things went our way. We'll take it and move on. By no means are we saying the game was indicative of a 4-0 hockey game.
Washington Capitals
Matt Niskanen
On his turnover leading to Anaheim's first goal
Ideally, I would take a slap shot and make sure it gets two hundred feet. I don't know if I put myself in that position, but once I get in that corner, I'm on my back-hand and try to get it as hard as I can. They kept it in and made a quick play to the middle and the guy sniped it, so that one is on me.
On playing against Anaheim
They played well. They didn't give up. We had a few second whacks close to the crease that would have been nice to cash in on. That would have changed the game, maybe. They scored early and then just locked it down.
Nicklas Backstrom
On tonight's game
We came out a little flat in the first and we didn't help Holtz [Braden Holtby] enough. You have to give some credit to Anaheim too. They are a good team and they have some skilled players. Obviously they are going to have some chances. They are a dangerous team and I feel like their D [defense] are moving well too. It's a hard team to play against.
On their goaltending and team play
That's hockey. It goes up and down. It's not always going to go straight up. Sometimes you have to fight adversity. It's a good thing we do it now. Hopefully everyone can be a little mad and work together and fight for each other and get better.
Head Coach Barry Trotz
On tonight's start
We talked before the game and said, let's focus on the start. Because of the time change and all of that, sometimes you are a little off. First shift, we actually were ok. Then, we took a penalty and they ended up scoring.
On Holtby's play recently
He hasn't had a real good stretch just like a player. He is going to work with our goaltending coaches and get his game in order. He has won a lot of games for us and he is an elite goaltender in this league. Everybody goes through some dry spells and he is having one right now.