The Anaheim Ducks are showing signs of turning the corner in their quest to become a playoff-caliber NHL team again, but they remain a work in progress for the time being.

The Ducks will try to take another step in their development when they visit the Nashville Predators on Tuesday night in the second game of their five-game road trip.

Anaheim lost the opener of the trip on Sunday evening against the Chicago Blackhawks, tying the score with 36 seconds left in regulation with its goalie pulled for an extra skater, but then lost in overtime, 2-1.

The Blackhawks didn't score the game's first goal on Sunday until nearly the midway point of the third period, but it marked the fifth straight game to start the season that the Ducks surrendered the first goal.

"The lead in a game has been eva

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