Ducks youth able to ‘lean on’ veterans during Stanley Cup Playoff run

The Anaheim Ducks, trailing 2-1 against the Vegas Golden Knights in the Western Conference Second Round, are relying heavily on a small group of veterans to guide a largely inexperienced roster. Of the 18 skaters in Game 3, 13 had no prior postseason experience, with just five players accounting for 550 of the team's combined 559 playoff games of experience. The Ducks lost Game 3 by a score of 6-2 and face a crucial Game 4 on Sunday, with coach Joel Quenneville — who brought 225 playoff games of coaching experience into this season — emphasizing the importance of veteran leadership.