{"id":460282,"date":"2025-01-17T10:05:11","date_gmt":"2025-01-17T15:05:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?p=460282"},"modified":"2025-01-17T10:05:11","modified_gmt":"2025-01-17T15:05:11","slug":"anaheim-ducks-star-forward-shines-despite-rebuild","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/01\/17\/anaheim-ducks-star-forward-shines-despite-rebuild\/","title":{"rendered":"Anaheim Ducks Star Forward Shines Despite Rebuild"},"content":{"rendered":"

Anaheim Ducks star forward Troy Terry<\/a> is playing well, and the NHL recently named him Second Star of the Week for his standout performance during the week ending January 5, 2025. Terry delivered an impressive four goals and two assists in four games, propelling the Ducks to three crucial victories. This accolade highlights his importance to the team, his status as one of the league’s best, and his continued excellence on the ice.<\/p>\n

A Bright Spot in Dark Times<\/h2>\n

Last Anaheim Ducks Star of the Week<\/h3>\n

The last time an Anaheim Duck earned NHL Star of the Week honours was over a year ago when Mason McTavish<\/a> was named the Third Star on November 5, 2023. Before that, Troy Terry<\/a> himself earned Third Star honours on November 15, 2021. This is not surprising given the Ducks struggles over the past few seasons. However, Terry’s latest recognition reinforces his role as one of the franchise’s most consistent and impactful players and an important piece as this team tries to emerge from a rebuild.<\/a><\/p>\n

Troy Terry’s On-Ice Performance and Role on the Ducks<\/h3>\n

Terry has solidified himself as a leader and a cornerstone of the Ducks offence. This season, he leads the team in scoring with 15 goals and 19 assists, totaling 34 points in 41 games. Five of his goals have been opening goals and his overtime goal against Winnipeg<\/a> was his third game-winner, showing his propensity to score timely goals. Known for his versatility, he excels both as a scorer and a playmaker, delivering in critical situations such as power plays and overtime.<\/p>\n

Additionally, Terry\u2019s defensive contributions have also been noteworthy this season. He boasts a +1 plus\/minus rating, a rare achievement for a player who gets the amount of minutes he does on a team that has faced its share of challenges. This stat highlights his ability to contribute to positive outcomes on the ice, even in tough matchups.<\/p>\n

One of Terry\u2019s most underrated skills is his ability to draw penalties while staying disciplined himself. This season, Terry has drawn 16 penalties and taken just three, giving him one of the best penalty differentials in the NHL. His knack for forcing opponents into mistakes not only helps Anaheim maintain momentum but also generates crucial power-play opportunities for the team.<\/p>\n

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Highest net penalties this season:<\/p>\n

+9 \u2014 Troy Terry
\n+7 \u2014 J.T. Miller<\/a>
\n+7 \u2014 Nico Hischier<\/a>
\n+7 \u2014 William Eklund<\/a><\/p>\n

Terry keeps adding random skills to his repertoire. pic.twitter.com\/HRZhQ1w2Qx<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Big Head Hockey (@BigHeadHcky) November 8, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n