Rested Ducks take on Flyers, Oilers at home this weekend

A rested flock was set to return to the ice after the holiday break as the Ducks geared up to dive headlong into a back-to-back set at home that will see them opposed by the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday and the Edmonton Oilers on Sunday.

After last Sunday’s dramatic comeback against Utah HC capped a spurt of three wins in four games, a competitive effort in Las Vegas in their fourth game in six nights fell short against the Pacific Division-pacing Golden Knights on Monday.

In a game where shots on goal...