What Happened
The Anaheim Ducks lost 5-2 to the New York Rangers in New York on Monday, their third consecutive defeat. After the game, head coach Joel Quenneville told reporters his top players were not very good. The Ducks had a 15-hour travel day from the West Coast on Sunday, with a rerouted plane and a hotel arrival around 2 a.m., but Quenneville declined to use it as an excuse.
Key Details
- Ducks lost 5-2 to the Rangers on Monday in New York.
- The defeat was Anaheim's third in a row.
- Sunday travel from Orange County to New York took about 15 hours, including a rerouted plane.
- The team reached its hotel around 2 a.m.
- Quenneville said he usually gets a good response after difficult travel days.
What It Means
Quenneville's public criticism signals frustration with the veteran core during a three-game slide. By dismissing the travel disruption as a factor, he put the focus on execution from his leading skaters rather than scheduling or logistics.