What we learned from the Ducks’ 8-3 win over Calgary

Perhaps no team does symmetry and history quite like the Ducks.

Trying to tie a record only previously achieved by the 1986-87 Philadelphia Flyers, the Ducks paid homage to those freewheeling, high-scoring days of 1980s hockey with an 8-3 win Wednesday over Calgary.

Their 23rd consecutive regular-season home win against the Flames matched Philadelphia’s record against Pittsburgh from 1980 to 1987 for longest home-winning streak against a single opponent.

Here’s what we learned:

Jakob Silfverberg is having another second-half surge. Fifteen of his 18 goals have come since Jan. 10. Last season, nine of his 13 goals were scored after Jan. 14.

The Ducks would probably like more consistency throughout the season, but Silfverberg approaching the 20-goal mark is what they envisioned when he was acquired in the Bobby Ryan trade in 2013.

Brandon Pirri and Jamie McGinn are paying dividends. Both were acquired at the Feb. 29 trade deadline and their contributions were handy on a night when Ducks Coach Bruce Boudreau mixed his lines with winger Rickard Rakell out with flu-like symptoms.

McGinn has eight goals as a Duck and Pirri has three goals in four games.

“Lately, it’s really helped for our depth,” Boudreau said. “Brandon can score. He’s got a tremendous release and tremendous shot. I think Jamie’s becoming an all-around good player, and whatever line he’s going on, he’s making that line better.”

Andrew Cogliano just keeps ticking. Cogliano got two assists in his 698th consecutive game played to start his career, a streak that has gone on for so long that he says he always has poor answers for his durability “because there’s nothing else to say.”

He did cite good fortune, conditioning and his routine. Cogliano was one of the first on the ice at the morning skate following a day off. The looming 700-game milestone nearly coincides with his nomination for the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy for dedication and perseverance.

“When I think about it, I’m proud of myself and proud of where I’ve been and hopefully continue to go,” Cogliano said. “I just want to help the team. That’s what it comes down to. If I can be here and be a regular player and be someone that’s depended on, I think that’s all I’m looking for.”