VIDEO: Struggling Ducks score 3 first-period goals vs. Stars

The Anaheim Ducks just took eight games worth of frustration out in a single period.

Despite losing captain Ryan Getzlaf to appendicitis, the struggling Ducks came out absolutely flying Tuesday, scoring three first-period goals against the Dallas Stars.

Mike Santorelli got things started on the power play with his team-leading second goal:

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Shawn Horcoff extended the lead off a beautiful pass from Andrew Cogliano for his first of the season:

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Carl Hagelin scored 14 seconds later - his first as a member of the Ducks - giving his team a 3-0 lead.

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