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Ducks start fast, hold off Hurricanes for 4th straight home win - OCRegister

  • The Ducks’ Jakob Silfverberg, left, battles the Hurricanes’ Erik Haula for a loose puck during the first period of Friday’s game at Honda Center. Playing in his 500th career NHL game, Silfverberg scored his fourth goal of the season in a 4-2 victory. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

  • Anaheim Ducks’ Ryan Miller (30) stop a shot by the Carolina Hurricanes during the first period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Oct. 18, 2019, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

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  • Carolina Hurricanes’ Sebastian Aho, right, collides with Anaheim Ducks’ Josh Manson during the first period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Oct. 18, 2019, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

  • Carolina Hurricanes’ Warren Foegele (13) skates past Anaheim Ducks’ Jakob Silfverberg (33) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Oct. 18, 2019, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

  • Anaheim Ducks’ Jakob Silfverberg (33) works against Carolina Hurricanes’ Nino Niederreiter (21) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Oct. 18, 2019, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

  • ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 18: Brock McGinn #23 of the Carolina Hurricanes skates past Max Jones #49 of the Anaheim Ducks during the first period of a game at Honda Center on October 18, 2019 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

  • ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 18: Max Comtois #53 of the Anaheim Ducks is checked by Joel Edmundson #6 of the Carolina Hurricanes during the first period of a game at Honda Center on October 18, 2019 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

  • Anaheim Ducks’ Troy Terry, center, is high-fived after scoring against the Carolina Hurricanes during the first period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Oct. 18, 2019, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

  • Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Petr Mrazek looks on after the Ducks’ Troy Terry scored a goal against him during the first period at Honda Center on October 18, 2019 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

  • The Ducks’ Ondrej Kase takes a shot on goal during the first period of a game against the Carolina Hurricanes at Honda Center on October 18, 2019 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

  • The Ducks’ Adam Henrique attempts to tip a shot on goal as the Hurricanes’ Dougie Hamilton and goaltender Petr Mrazek defend during the first period of a game at Honda Center on October 18, 2019 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

  • The Ducks’ Rickard Rakell and Hampus Lindholm, back, congratulate Adam Henrique, right, after his goal during the first period of a game against the Carolina Hurricanes at Honda Center on October 18, 2019 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

  • ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 18: Carter Rowney #24 of the Anaheim Ducks is congratulated at the bench after scoring a goal during the second period of a game against the Carolina Hurricanes at Honda Center on October 18, 2019 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

  • ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 18: Derek Grant #38 of the Anaheim Ducks punches Haydn Fleury #4 of the Carolina Hurricanes during the second period of a game at Honda Center on October 18, 2019 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

  • ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 18: Cam Fowler #4 of the Anaheim Ducks collides with Jordan Staal #11 of the Carolina Hurricanes during the second period of a game at Honda Center on October 18, 2019 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

  • The Ducks’ Carter Rowney, left, battles the Hurricanes’ Ryan Dzingel for position during the second period of Friday’s game at Honda Center. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

  • ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 18: Teuvo Teravainen #86 looks on as Erik Haula #56 of the Carolina Hurricanes is slow to get up off the ice after a check by Josh Manson #42 of the Anaheim Ducks during the second period of a game at Honda Center on October 18, 2019 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

  • The Ducks’ Jakob Silfverberg, left, is congratulated as he skates back to the bench after scoring a goal during the second period of Friday’s game against the Carolina Hurricanes at Honda Center. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

  • Anaheim Ducks’ Ondrej Kase (25) shoots as Carolina Hurricanes’ Dougie Hamilton (19) defends during the second period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Oct. 18, 2019, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

  • ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 18: Joel Edmundson #6 of the Carolina Hurricanes fights with Josh Manson #42 of the Anaheim Ducks during the second period of a game at Honda Center on October 18, 2019 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

  • ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 18: Joel Edmundson #6 of the Carolina Hurricanes fights with Josh Manson #42 of the Anaheim Ducks during the second period of a game at Honda Center on October 18, 2019 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

  • ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 18: Joel Edmundson #6 of the Carolina Hurricanes fights with Josh Manson #42 of the Anaheim Ducks during the second period of a game at Honda Center on October 18, 2019 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

  • Carolina Hurricanes’ Joel Edmundson, right, fights with Anaheim Ducks’ Josh Manson during the second period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Oct. 18, 2019, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

  • ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 18: Joel Edmundson #6 of the Carolina Hurricanes fights with Josh Manson #42 of the Anaheim Ducks during the second period of a game at Honda Center on October 18, 2019 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

  • Anaheim Ducks’ Carter Rowney, right, is pressed against the boards by Carolina Hurricanes’ Trevor van Riemsdyk (57) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Oct. 18, 2019, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

  • Anaheim Ducks’ Carter Rowney, left, celebrates his goal with teammates during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Carolina Hurricanes on Friday, Oct. 18, 2019, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

  • Anaheim Ducks’ Devin Shore (29) is chased by Carolina Hurricanes’ Haydn Fleury during the second period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Oct. 18, 2019, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

  • ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 18: Warren Foegele #13 of the Carolina Hurricanes battles Jakob Silfverberg #33 of the Anaheim Ducks for position during the third period of a game at Honda Center on October 18, 2019 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

  • ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 18: Jordan Staal #11 of the Carolina Hurricanes ties up Ryan Getzlaf #15 of the Anaheim Ducks during the third period of a game at Honda Center on October 18, 2019 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

  • Anaheim Ducks’ Josh Manson, right, defends against Carolina Hurricanes’ Teuvo Teravainen during the third period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Oct. 18, 2019, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

  • Anaheim Ducks goaltender Ryan Miller (30) stops a shot by the Carolina Hurricanes during the third period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Oct. 18, 2019, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

  • Anaheim Ducks’ Sam Steel (34) skates against the Carolina Hurricanes during the first period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Oct. 18, 2019, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

  • Anaheim Ducks goaltender Ryan Miller, top, trips over Carolina Hurricanes’ Nino Niederreiter (21) during the third period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Oct. 18, 2019, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

  • Carolina Hurricanes’ Jordan Staal (11) during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Anaheim Ducks Friday, Oct. 18, 2019, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

  • Anaheim Ducks goaltender Ryan Miller (30) in action against the Carolina Hurricanes during the third period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Oct. 18, 2019, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

  • Carolina Hurricanes’ Jaccob Slavin (74) in action against the Anaheim Ducks during the third period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Oct. 18, 2019, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

  • Anaheim Ducks’ Jakob Silfverberg (33) works in front of Carolina Hurricanes goaltender James Reimer during the second period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Oct. 18, 2019, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

  • Anaheim Ducks’ Michael Del Zotto (44) during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Carolina Hurricanes Friday, Oct. 18, 2019, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

ANAHEIM — It almost looked too easy at times Friday. Not only did the Ducks win battles for loose pucks all around the ice, but they won the races to them, too, no insignificant feat against a team with the hyper-speed ability of the Carolina Hurricanes.

So maybe the Ducks’ 4-2 victory at Honda Center shouldn’t have come as a complete surprise since it was, after all, their fourth consecutive home win to start the season and their sixth in eight games overall. Maybe, just maybe, they’ve gotten the hang of this whole faster-paced game thing now.

“For us to come in and be able to skate with them and be fortunate enough to come out on top, it reinforces what we’re trying to build and lets us leave the rink with a little bit of extra confidence,” Ducks coach Dallas Eakins said. “The group has really embraced how we want to play.”

Adam Henrique raced down the left wing to score the Ducks’ first goal only 4:06 into the game, his third in two games and team-leading fifth overall. Troy Terry charged to the front of the net to deflect Cam Fowler’s perimeter shot at 13:44 of the first period. Jakob Silfverberg hustled after his own miss and scored 37 seconds into the second, celebrating his 500th game in the NHL with his fourth goal of the season.

Carter Rowney made it 4-0 with a short-handed goal, chasing down a rebound of a Rickard Rakell shot and sending Carolina goalie Petr Mrazek to the bench after giving up four goals on 13 shots. James Reimer replaced Mrazek at 5:56 of the second. Rakell also assisted on Henrique’s goal.

Game over?

Well, no.

This is the new NHL, after all.

No lead, however commanding it might appear, is safe with so much time remaining. As if on cue, the Hurricanes rallied. Erik Haula scored at 8:47 of the second period to cut the Ducks’ lead to 4-1, and then Haydn Fleury trimmed it to 4-2 at 12:20 with his first NHL goal in his 96th career game.

In the third period, and especially down the stretch, the Ducks refused to yield a third goal. Only once this season have they given up more than two in a game and that was in a 4-2 loss to the defending Eastern Conference champion Boston Bruins on Monday.

“I think we’re doing a good job of staying calm and we’re still out there trying to score the next goal,” Silfverberg said. “We’re not just sitting back and receiving the game. When you start doing that, you start getting caught with extended shifts and that leads into trouble.”

Ducks defenseman Josh Manson kicked a hornets’ nest by leveling Haula behind the net with a fair but brutal challenge and sending Haula to the dressing room for good not long after Haula had scored a power-play goal that made it 4-1 at 8:47 of the second period.

Haula didn’t play in the third period.

Fleury’s goal, a little less than four minutes later, cut the Ducks lead to 4-2, and suddenly it was a game again, but not for long, though. Manson and Carolina defenseman Joel Edmundson engaged in a spirited fight at 13:39 of the second period.

Manson was bloodied and departed for the dressing room to be treated. Edmundson clapped at his bench, trying to lift his teammates. There was no further scoring in the second. Or in the third, when the Ducks locked down another comprehensive victory.

“That’s a good teammate, right?” Carolina coach Rod Brind’Amour said of Edmundson tangling with Manson after Manson’s hit on Haula. “He sees one of his guys get, he feels, gets cheap-shotted and he stood up for him. So it says a lot about him for sure.”

Backup goaltender Ryan Miller made his second appearance of the season in place of John Gibson and made 22 saves to improve to 2-0. Miller also was in a goal for the Ducks’ victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Oct. 11, when he stopped 26 shots.

The Ducks have given up 14 goals in eight games for a league-low average of only 1.75 per contest. Miller has a 1.50 goals-against average and a .941 save percentage. Gibson also has a .941 save percentage to go with a 1.85 goals-against average.

“That’s the only way to do it now,” Miller said of the Ducks’ mastery of the speed game. “If you’re getting into a grind game and trying to hit everybody, there is somebody going right by you on the open side. Then you’re chasing the game all night. We’re keeping guys in front of us pretty well.

“That’s good to see.”

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