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The Ducks prepare to host the Toronto Maple Leafs, who’ve won five of seven

Michael Hutchinson of the Winnipeg Jets stops Ducks forward Carl Hagelin during the third period of a game on Jan. 3.

Michael Hutchinson of the Winnipeg Jets stops Ducks forward Carl Hagelin during the third period of a game on Jan. 3.

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When: Wednesday, 7 p.m.

Where: Honda Center.

On the air: TV: FS West; Radio: 830.

Update: The hockey gods seem to be laughing at Ducks winger Carl Hagelin, who continued to get scoring opportunities Sunday but couldn’t cash in and inadvertently deflected the puck into his own net. Hagelin sits on one goal since Nov. 16, and a total of three this season. “If I’m creating chances, I know I’m playing well,” Hagelin said. “That’s the way I want to play. Sooner or later, the puck’s going to go in. It’s just a matter of time.” The power play has been a catalyst for the Ducks’ offense, with four of their past six goals coming with the man advantage. They are six for11 over their past five games. “It’s something that’s going to win us games,” Ducks Coach Bruce Boudreau said. “We’re not the highest-scoring team in the league. We need to find ways to generate offense.” Defenseman Clayton Stoner practiced Tuesday but left early. He missed Sunday with an undisclosed injury and Korbinian Holzer could draw in again. Toronto has won five of seven, all with former Kings goalie Jonathan Bernier, who began the season 0-8-3. The Maple Leafs are dotted with former Ducks players Peter Holland, Joffrey Lupul, Daniel Winnik and Ducks 2008 first-round draft pick Jake Gardiner. Wednesday is the one-year anniversary of Toronto’s firing of Coach Randy Carlyle, the former Ducks coach who often scouts games at Honda Center.

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