ANAHEIM -- Frank Vatrano had two goals and an assist for the Anaheim Ducks in a 4-1 win against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Honda Center on Sunday. The performance came after Vatrano signed a three-year, $18 million contract with the Ducks earlier in the day.

The Anaheim Ducks returned home after a brief two-game road trip to host the Tampa Bay Lightning on Sunday evening. Game #39: Ducks vs. Lightning Gameday Preview. Hours before the

Dreams deferred and deals denied came to define the Ducks during their absence from the postseason, which began in 2019, but a reshaped roster, renewed commitment to its talent and the NHL’s Second Star of the Week have all provided promise of late.

Minnesota centre Marco Rossi, Anaheim right-wing Troy Terry and Los Angeles goaltender Darcy Kuemper have been named the NHL’s three stars of the week.

The Ducks forward was joined by Los Angeles Kings goalie Darcy Kuemper as the Third Star and Minnesota Wild center Marco Rossi as the First Star of the Week ending in January 5th.