5 MINUTES AGO: “Please try to understand my husband,” — the wife of Dan Lanning spoke out to explain the reason behind his and Ducks’s heartbreaking defeat, earning deep sympathy from fans. Before the game, Dan Lanning had been quietly struggling with a serious mental health issue, which affected his ability to fully concentrate and express his tactical brilliance on the sidelines. “We are deeply sorry,” she said with emotion. “My husband gave everything he possibly could. Even when he wasn’t at 100%, he stood there fighting for his players and his school. We just hope people can understand that.”