McTavish is capable of more, but they’ve got to put him in the best position to have success. The Ducks do mete out ice time among their forwards more evenly than other teams and while McTavish is averaging 16:24, that ranks seventh.

David Pastrnak ( @NHLBruins ), Mason McTavish ( @AnaheimDucks) and Barrett Hayton ( @utahhockeyclub) have been named the NHL’s “Three Stars” presented by GEICO for the week ending Jan. 26. #NHLStats: https://t.co/O6PL2iperw pic.twitter.com/gp9VmR0Ycr

Anaheim Ducks coach Greg Cronin labeled him a "third-line guy." His teammates nicknamed him "Iron Sights" for the frequency with which he was hitting a post or crossbar.

Yesterday morning, while doing my daily research, I found an intriguing article by LeafsNation Maple Leafs writer Michael Mazzei that caught my attention.

Mason McTavish and Alex Killorn end their scoring slumps with two goals apiece, John Gibson makes 31 saves and the Ducks snap a four-game losing streak with a 5-1 win.

Mason McTavish scores twice for the second straight game but goalie John Gibson leaves with an injury in the Ducks' 5-2 win over the Nashville Predators.

Mason McTavish and Alex Killorn each scored two goals and John Gibson made 31 saves as the host Anaheim Ducks snapped a four-game losing streak with a 5-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday night.

Mason McTavish scored twice and John Gibson made 31 saves against his hometown team, lifting the Ducks to a 5-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins tonight at Honda Center. NHL GAMECENTER | DUCKS STREAM With the win,

The Anaheim Ducks have built up quite the wealth of young talent over the past several years, and while they're largely still waiting for their efforts to bear

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Mason McTavish and Alex Killorn each scored twice and the Anaheim Ducks beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-1 on Thursday night. Frank Vatrano also scored and Troy Terry and Jacob Trouba each had a pair of assists as the Ducks snapped a four-game winless streak. John Gibson made 31 saves.

The Ducks kick off a short two-game road swing with a trip to the Pacific Northwest, tonight facing off with the division rival Seattle Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena. PUCK DROP: 7 P.M. PT | WATCH: VI

Boston Bruins right wing David Pastrnak, Anaheim Ducks center Mason McTavish and Utah Hockey Club center Barrett Hayton have been named the NHL’s “Three Stars” presented by GEICO for the week ending Jan.