 The 2012–13 season was shortened to 48 games due to a labor lockout.When play resumed in January 2013 after a new collective bargaining agreement was signed, the Ducks opened the season by sweeping a two-game Canadian road trip with a decisive 7–3 victory against the Vancouver Canucks on January 19, followed by a 5–4 decision against the Calgary Flames on January 21.Their home opener came on January 25, also against the Canucks, who would prevail 5–0.