Ducks coach Dallas Eakins determined to cut out needless penalties

ANAHEIM — The Ducks skated and skated and skated some more during their season-opening victory Thursday over the Arizona Coyotes at Honda Center. They passed and shot the puck. They intercepted passes and denied scoring chances. They gave up one goal, but scored twice.
One thing was missing as the minutes ticked past.
Where was their steady march to the penalty box, a dubious distinction of their play at times down the seasons? By game’s end, the Ducks were whistled for one minor pen