Fowler’s goal has Ducks back in 1st

The Anaheim Ducks are back in a tie for first place in the NHL Pacific Division after a 3-2 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs Monday night in Canada. The win put the Orange County team at 17-11-5, worth 39 points and a deadlock with the San Jose Sharks.

John Gibson had 33 saves in goal to lead a stout Duck defense. Anaheim got goals from Ryan Getzlaf (his fourth), Nick Ritchie (eighth) and Cam Fowler (ninth). Next up for the team is Tuesday’s contest in Montreal against the Canadiens (20-7-4).

LOCALS SWEPT THE FIELD

All five local high school basketball teams from the Garden Grove-Huntington Beach-Westminster active Monday were victorious. Here are the scores.

Boys’ basketball

• Orange 51, Saddleback 41
• Edison 57, Pitt Meadows 24

Girls’ basketball

• Ocean View 52, Mission Viejo 30
• Pacifica 50, Newport Harbor 31
• La Quinta 49, Glenn 23