Ducks hardly look like themselves in loss to Blackhawks

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    Newly acquired Ducks forward Zach Aston-Reese skates up the ice against the Chicago Blackhawks during the second period on Wednesday night at Honda Center. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

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    Ducks defenseman Simon Benoit, right, checks Chicago Blackhawks center Kirby Dach during the first period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, March 23, 2022, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

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    Chicago Blackhawks center Reese Johnson, left, puts Ducks defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk into the boards during the first period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, March 23, 2022, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

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    Trevor Zegras #46 of the Ducks motions after shooting the puck after time expired during the first period of a game against the Chicago Blackhawks at Honda Center on March 23, 2022 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

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    Calvin de Haan #44 of the Chicago Blackhawks controls the puck past the defense of Zach Aston-Reese #16 of the Anaheim Ducks during the first period of a game at Honda Center on March 23, 2022 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

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    Erik Gustafsson #56 of the Chicago Blackhawks controls the puck past the defense of Sam Carrick #39 of the Anaheim Ducks during the first period of a game at Honda Center on March 23, 2022 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

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    Chicago Blackhawks right wing MacKenzie Entwistle, center, moves the puck while under pressure from Anaheim Ducks center Sam Steel, left, during the first period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, March 23, 2022, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

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    Max Comtois #44, and Andrej Sustr #92 congratulate Sam Carrick #39 of the Anaheim Ducks after his goal during the first period of a game against the Chicago Blackhawks at Honda Center on March 23, 2022 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

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    Chicago Blackhawks center Sam Lafferty, left, tries to score on Anaheim Ducks goaltender John Gibson during the first period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, March 23, 2022, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

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    Chicago Blackhawks right wing Taylor Raddysh celebrates his goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Anaheim Ducks Wednesday, March 23, 2022, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

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    Chicago Blackhawks center Sam Lafferty, second from right, moves the puck while under pressure from Ducks center Sam Carrick, second from left, and defenseman Jamie Drysdale, right, while right wing Buddy Robinson watches during the first period on Wednesday night at Honda Center. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

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    Andrej Sustr #92 looks on as Trevor Zegras #46 of the Anaheim Ducks motions to linesman Brandon Gawryletz #64 after shooting the puck after time expired during the first period of a game against the Chicago Blackhawks at Honda Center on March 23, 2022 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

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    Derek Grant #38 of the Anaheim Ducks grabs Boris Katchouk #14 as Reese Johnson #52 of the Chicago Blackhawks pushes during the second period of a game at Honda Center on March 23, 2022 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

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    John Gibson #36 of the Anaheim Ducks defends against a shot on goal by Jonathan Toews #19 of the Chicago Blackhawks during the second period of a game at Honda Center on March 23, 2022 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

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    John Gibson #36 of the Anaheim Ducks blocks a shot on goal by Dylan Strome #17 of the Chicago Blackhawks during the second period of a game at Honda Center on March 23, 2022 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

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    Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Jake McCabe, right, puts a hit on Anaheim Ducks center Gerry Mayhew during the second period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, March 23, 2022, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

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    Kevin Shattenkirk #22 of the Anaheim Ducks looks on after a goal scored by Patrick Kane #88 of the Chicago Blackhawks during the second period of a game at Honda Center on March 23, 2022 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

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    Boris Katchouk #14 of the Chicago Blackhawks shoots the puck past the defense of Simon Benoit #86 of the Anaheim Ducks during the second period of a game at Honda Center on March 23, 2022 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

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    Alex DeBrincat #12 of the Chicago Blackhawks attempts to control a puck during the second period of a game against the Anaheim Ducks at Honda Center on March 23, 2022 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

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    Jonathan Toews #19 of the Chicago Blackhawks spins to avoid a check by Simon Benoit #86 of the Anaheim Ducks during the second period of a game at Honda Center on March 23, 2022 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

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    Chicago Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane, second from left, celebrates his goal with left wing Alex DeBrincat, left, and defenseman Seth Jones, center, as Anaheim Ducks goaltender John Gibson, second from right, sits on the ice and center Dylan Strome skates over during the second period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, March 23, 2022, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

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    Jonathan Toews #19 of the Chicago Blackhawks skates past the defense of Gerry Mayhew #26 of the Anaheim Ducks during the second period of a game at Honda Center on March 23, 2022 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

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    Chicago Blackhawks center Dylan Strome, second from right, celebrates his goal with left wing Alex DeBrincat, right, and defenseman Riley Stillman, second from left, as Anaheim Ducks goaltender John Gibson stands at left during the third period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, March 23, 2022, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

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    Boris Katchouk #14 of the Chicago Blackhawks shoots the puck past the defense of Simon Benoit #86 of the Anaheim Ducks during the second period of a game at Honda Center on March 23, 2022 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

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    Jonathan Toews #19 of the Chicago Blackhawks spins to avoid a check by Simon Benoit #86 of the Anaheim Ducks during the second period of a game at Honda Center on March 23, 2022 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

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    Zach Aston-Reese #16 of the Anaheim Ducks looks on during the second period of a game against the Chicago Blackhawks at Honda Center on March 23, 2022 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

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    Dominik Simon #51 of the Anaheim Ducks skates to the puck on a face off during the third period of a game against the Chicago Blackhawks at Honda Center on March 23, 2022 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

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    Dominik Simon #51 of the Anaheim Ducks skates to Alex DeBrincat #12 of the Chicago Blackhawks during the third period of a game against the Chicago Blackhawks at Honda Center on March 23, 2022 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

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    Derek Grant #38 of the Anaheim Ducks shoots the puck during the third period of a game against the Chicago Blackhawks at Honda Center on March 23, 2022 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

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    Adam Henrique #14 of the Anaheim Ducks congratulates Sam Carrick #39 of the Anaheim Ducks after his goal during the third period of a game against the Chicago Blackhawks at Honda Center on March 23, 2022 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

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    Kevin Shattenkirk #22 of the Anaheim Ducks skates past the defense of Boris Katchouk #14 of the Chicago Blackhawks during the third period of a game at Honda Center on March 23, 2022 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

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    Chicago Blackhawks center Dylan Strome, right, tries to get the puck by Anaheim Ducks defenseman Cam Fowler, left, and center Sam Carrick during the third period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, March 23, 2022, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

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    Chicago Blackhawks center Dylan Strome, left, tries to score on Anaheim Ducks goaltender John Gibson during the third period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, March 23, 2022, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

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    Alex DeBrincat #12 of the Chicago Blackhawks is congratulated at the bench after scoring an empty net goal during the third period of a game against the Anaheim Ducks at Honda Center on March 23, 2022 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

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    Dominik Simon #51 of the Anaheim Ducks controls the puck during the third period of a game against the Chicago Blackhawks at Honda Center on March 23, 2022 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

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    Chicago Blackhawks center Sam Lafferty, left, and Anaheim Ducks center Trevor Zegras reach for the puck during the third period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, March 23, 2022, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

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    Anaheim Ducks center Trevor Zegras, left, and Chicago Blackhawks center Kirby Dach battle for the puck during the third period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, March 23, 2022, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

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    Chicago Blackhawks center Sam Lafferty, left, tries to score on Anaheim Ducks goaltender John Gibson during the third period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, March 23, 2022, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

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    Dominik Simon #51 of the Anaheim Ducks looks on during a face off during the third period of a game against the Chicago Blackhawks at Honda Center on March 23, 2022 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

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ANAHEIM — It was tough to figure out what to make of the Ducks on Wednesday night at Honda Center. They welcomed Zach Aston-Reese and Dominik Simon to their lineup after Monday’s trade with the Pittsburgh Penguins, and then crossed their fingers and hoped for the best.

The Ducks certainly had a new look during their 4-2 loss to the Chicago Blackhawks, and only some of it had to do with General Manager Pat Verbeek’s flurry of moves before the NHL’s trade deadline Monday. Injuries and illnesses altered the lineup in ways that Verbeek hadn’t envisioned.

For starters, Ryan Getzlaf, Jakob Silfverberg and Urho Vaakanainen remained on injured reserve because of various ailments. Sonny Milano also couldn’t play because of an injury. Josh Mahura, Anthony Stolarz and Troy Terry sat out because of illnesses unrelated to COVID-19.

In addition, the Ducks returned forward Danny O’Regan to their AHL team, the San Diego Gulls, and recalled defenseman Brendan Guhle from the Gulls. Lukas Dostal also was summoned from San Diego to serve as goaltender John Gibson’s backup against the Blackhawks.

The Ducks’ lineup Wednesday was made up of only eight skaters plus Gibson who were in their opening-night lineup back on Oct. 13.

“We’ve had a lot of turnover here,” Ducks coach Dallas Eakins said, acknowledging the obvious. “You’re on the bench and you are looking for Getzlaf and you are looking for Milano and you are looking for Terry. We want to get those guys back as soon as we can, but we’ll see how it goes.”

The Ducks next play the Sharks on Saturday in San Jose.

On Wednesday, the Ducks rallied from deficits of 1-0 and 2-1, thanks to goals in the first and third periods from Sam Carrick, before Dylan Strome scored the tie-breaking goal for the Blackhawks at 16:10 of the final period. Trevor Zegras assisted on Carrick’s second goal, setting a club rookie record with his 31st.

Cam Fowler had set the rookie record with 30 assists in 2010-11.

There was no repeat of the disjointed game the Ducks played in the 8-3 beatdown they suffered at the hands of the Blackhawks in their March 8 game in Chicago. That’s not to say the Ducks were sharp because they weren’t, and their winless streak reached eight games (0-6-2).

The Ducks started with good intentions Wednesday, winning battles for loose pucks and containing the Blackhawks until their penalty kill let them down again. Chicago took a 2-1 lead going into the third period on the strength of power-play goals by Taylor Raddysh in the first and Patrick Kane in the second.

On Monday, the Ducks gave up three power-play goals in a 6-3 loss to the Nashville Predators.

On Wednesday, Carrick tied the score, 1-1, with his 10th goal of the season and tied it again, 2-2, with his 11th in his 100th career game in the NHL. It was a meaningful milestone for Carrick, who then told reporters that reaching 100 games was more meaningful for his family than for himself.

“I’m 30 years old, it’s my 10th year as a pro, so it might not seem like a lot for some people, but for me, it’s a pretty big deal, and more importantly for my family, too,” Carrick said. “It’s pretty cool. It would have been nice to get the win. My career has been a rollercoaster, to say the least.”

Carrick had never played more than 16 games in a season in the NHL, spending most of his career in the AHL with teams in Toronto, Rockford (Illinois) and San Diego before earning a regular shift this season with the Ducks. He has set NHL career highs with 11 goals, seven assists and 53 games.

His two-goal game was the first of his NHL career.

“I’m extremely proud of him,” Eakins said. “I’ve known Sammy since he turned pro. It’s been my privilege to coach that young man and watch him grow into not only a player but into a husband and into a father. He has a family now. It’s been nothing but my privilege to watch his work ethic, his grit.”

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