Game 3: Ducks Host Red Wings

Photos: NHL

By Michael Walters

Anaheim Ducks(2-0-0) vs Detroit Red Wings(0-1-1) 

On October 8th, 1993 the Mighty Ducks played their first ever NHL game against the Detroit Red Wings. As part of their 25th anniversary season, the Ducks will face the Red Wings 25 years later on the same date. Ducks players will be arriving at 3:30 PM PT for the red carpet event. Those attending the game are encouraged to be in their seats by 6:45 PM PT for the pregame show.

Television: 7PM PT/10PM ET, Prime Ticket/Fox Sports West

Radio: KLAA AM 830

Post Game Show: Duck Calls with Josh Brewster AM 830

Anaheim Outlook

The Anaheim Ducks have started the season with two road wins against the San Jose Sharks and Arizona Coyotes. The Ducks have leaned heavily on their defense and John Gibson, who has stopped 72 of 74 shots he has faced. Anaheim’s forwards have generated just 35 shots through two contests. Maxime Comtois has been leading the way on offense with a goal in each game. The Ducks will look to jump on the Red Wings early as they played the Kings last night.

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The Ducks placed Pontus Aberg on waivers yesterday and he cleared them today per Chris Johnston of Sportsnet. He played in the Ducks home opener, but not the contest against Arizona. Ryan Getzlaf was unable to finish the game against the Coyotes on Saturday as he appeared to injure his leg. He did not practice yesterday or today. It appears Isac Lundestrom will make his NHL debut tonight. Below is what the lineup could look like based on yesterday’s and this morning’s practice.

Projected Lineup

Offense
Rickard Rakell – Adam Henrique – Troy Terry
Maxime Comtois –Sam Steel – Jakob Silfverberg
Andrew Cogliano – Isac Lundestrom- Kiefer Sherwood
Ben Street – Carter Rowney – Brian Gibbons

Defense
Cam Fowler – Josh Manson
Hampus Lindholm – Brandon Montour
Marcus Pettersson – Luke Schenn

In Net
John Gibson 2-0-0 GAA 1.50 SV% .939 (Confirmed)

Detroit Outlook

The Red Wings played the Los Angeles Kings last night and lost 4-2. Detroit peppered goalie Jack Campbell with 38 shots last night and couldn’t score at even strength. They were able to get two goals while on the power play. In their first two games, the Red Wings have one even-strength goal and three power play goals. They will look to get the Ducks in penalty trouble tonight to give their power play more chances to score.

Projected Lineup

Offense
Gustav Nyquist – Dylan Larkin – Anthony Mantha
Justin Abdelkader – Andreas Athanasiou – Thomas Vanek
Tyler Bertuzzi – Frans Nielsen – Michael Rasmussen
Luke Glendening – Christoffer Ehn – Darren Helm

Defense
Dennis Cholowski – Trevor Daley
Danny DeKeyser – Filip Hronek
Libor Sulak – Nick Jensen

In Net
Jimmy Howard, 0-0-1 GAA 2.89 SV% .923 (Projected)

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October 7th, 2018