All tricks and just a treat, in the Anaheim Ducks’ week 5 collapse

Ethan McGarvey argues that the Anaheim Ducks suffered a miserable Week 5 collapse, finishing 0-1-1 after blowing leads against the Vancouver Canucks and Buffalo Sabres. The writer highlights Anaheim's ongoing defensive struggles, noting the club ranks second-worst in the NHL by conceding 3.85 goals per game. Goaltenders Lukas Dostal and Ville Husso both struggled heavily during the week, while rookie forward Nikita Klepov was reassigned to the OHL and defenseman Nick Jensen cleared waivers.

The sole positive development highlighted in the piece was forward Roger McQueen scoring his first career NHL goal against Buffalo. Anaheim will attempt to rebound as they host the Ottawa Senators before embarking on a three-game Western Canadian road trip against Vancouver, Calgary, and Edmonton.