Ducks Snap Losing Streak with Victory Over Blue Jackets

Anaheim Ducks end their four-game losing streak as John Gibson returns to lead them to a 4-2 win against Columbus Blue Jackets.

John Gibson made a triumphant return for the Ducks, delivering 38 saves in his season debut after recovering from emergency appendectomy surgery.
Anaheim's offense reignited with goals from Brett Leason, Jackson LaCombe, Leo Carlsson, and Isac Lundestrom, marking their first four-goal game since October 16.
The Columbus Blue Jackets extended their losing streak to five games, struggling to convert scoring opportunities despite outshooting the Ducks.
Yegor Chinakhov and Kirill Marchenko scored for the Blue Jackets, but defensive lapses and turnovers continued to plague the team.
Both teams had been struggling, with the Ducks and Blue Jackets entering the game on four-game winless streaks, highlighting the importance of this matchup.