Anaheim Ducks Aim for Perfect Four-Game Road Trip Against Pittsburgh Penguins

Ducks look to leverage recent goal-scoring momentum on final game of road trip, while Penguins grapple with inconsistent performance, power play issues.

• The Anaheim Ducks seek to complete a perfect four-game road trip against the Pittsburgh Penguins, following an impressive 7-4 win over the Flyers.
• Anaheim winger, Frank Vatrano, has emerged as a key player, scoring eight goals in eight games and providing veteran leadership for the young team.
• The Ducks' recent offensive performance is in stark contrast to their early-season struggles, where they scored only four goals in three games, marking a turnaround after a plea for more shots on net from the new head coach, Greg Cronin.
• The Pittsburgh Penguins face ongoing inconsistency, notably in their goaltending and power play situations, problems they need to address to break even on their current four-game homestand.
• Penguins goalie, Tristan Jarry, recently signed a five-year contract worth nearly $27 million, has shown inconsistent performance and was notably pulled out from Saturday's game against the Ottawa Senators after giving up three goals on nine shots.

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