Ducks lose 2-1 in shutout in Edmonton

A shootout loss by the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday kept the Ducks from taking over sole possession of third place in the NHL Pacific Division. The Orange County team lost the 2-1 decision to the Oilers in Edmonton.

The only Duck goal was from Ryan Kesler, who tallied on a power play at the 0:18 mark of the third period. John Gibson had 33 saves in goal for the visitors, who saw their three-game losing streak snapped.

Anaheim is now 19-14-9, good for 47 points and a tie for third with the San Jose Sharks. Next up for the Ducks will be visit to Calgary on Saturday against the Flames (20-16-4).

Ruelas leads Lobos; Niemand paces Chargers

Steven Zuelas scored 25 points to head Los Amigos to a 64-59 non-league win over Estancia on Thursday night. The win improved the Lobos’ record to an 8-8 mark.

LAHS will open Garden Grove League play on Jan. 10 at home against Rancho Alamitos (4-11).

The top scorer among local girls’ teams on Thursday was Ashley Niemand of Edison, who tallied 22 points for the Chargers in the 54-15 Sunset League game against Marina. It was the SL opener for both teams. The Chargers are now 8-7 overall while the Vikings went to 4-11.

High school boys’ basketball results

• Western 48, Rancho Alamitos 39
• Los Amigos 64, Estancia 59
• Magnolia 54, Pacifica 48

High school girls’ basketball results

• Huntington Beach 54, Newport Harbor 29
• Edison 64, Marina 15
• Santa Ana 35, Rancho Alamitos 30
• Anaheim 61, Los Amigos 33