After an overtime loss in Chicago to begin the five-game road trip, Anaheim hopes to get back in the win column in Nashville

The Anaheim Ducks are showing signs of turning the corner in their quest to become a playoff-caliber NHL team again, but they remain a work in progress for the time being.

Anaheim earned the edge in shots, shot attempts and expected goals, but only earn one point with McTavish's late power play strike

Ducks' electrifying offense and dominant power play emerge, but defensive woes and weak competition may temper early enthusiasm.

Welcome back to another NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at Last Word on Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out.

Expert recap and game analysis of the Anaheim Ducks vs. Pittsburgh Penguins NHL game from October 14, 2025 on ESPN.

The first contest will be in Chicago, where Coach Joel Quenneville won three Stanley Cup titles and returns for the first time following a sexual abuse scandal.

Seth Jarvis scored his 100th and 101st NHL goals, and the Carolina Hurricanes remained the NHL’s only unbeaten team with a 4-1 victory over the Anaheim Ducks.

The Chicago Blackhawks sit third in the Central Division early this season, with a 3-2-2 record and eight points. The Blackhawks’ latest win against the Anaheim Ducks can be attributed to their goalie,