Game 14: Ducks Host Rangers

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By Michael Walters

Anaheim Ducks(5-6-2) vs New York Rangers (4-7-1)

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Anaheim Outlook

The Ducks will look to break their six-game losing streak tonight. In their last game against the Flyers, Anaheim tied up the game late only to see Philadelphia regain the lead shortly after. The Ducks rallied twice in the game to tie the score, but couldn’t hang on to at least force overtime. For more on the Ducks season so far visit: Anaheim October Review

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Yesterday there was a flurry of roster moves. Ben Street was placed on waivers and cleared them today. He was assigned to San Diego. Sam Steel and Joseph Blandisi were both reassigned to San Diego yesterday. The Ducks recalled Kiefer Sherwood, Kalle Kossila, and Marcus Pettersson yesterday.

Max Comtois(knee), Patrick Eaves(shoulder), Ondrej Kase(concussion), and Carter Rowney(upper body) are all on the injured reserve list. Nick Ritchie(upper body) did not play in the game against San Jose or Philadelphia. Josh Manson has an upper-body injury and is day-to-day. There are rumblings that Eaves might be ready as soon as tonight.

Projected Lineup

Offense
Rickard Rakell – Ryan Getzlaf – Pontus Aberg
Andrew Cogliano – Ryan Kesler – Jakob Silfverberg
Isac Lundestrom – Adam Henrique – Kiefer Sherwood
Brian Gibbons – Kalle Kossila – Ben Street

Defense
Cam Fowler – Andy Welinski
Hampus Lindholm – Jacob Larsson
Marcus Pettersson – Brandon Montour

In Net
John Gibson 4-4-2 GAA 2.44 SV% .938 (Probable)

New York Outlook

The Rangers are 1-0-2 on their current road trip. In their last game, they were able to pull off a win over the San Jose Sharks in a shootout. New York has had a rough season so far. Their power play is 17.9% efficient which is 19th in the league. Their penalty kill is 74.4% efficient which is 23rd in the league. They also give up 34.8 shots per game which is 3rd worst in the league. They win 48.9% of their faceoffs which is 21st in the league. Chris Kreider leads the team with six goals. Mika Zibanejad has five goals.

Projected Lineup

Offense
Vladislav Namestnikov – Mika Zibanejad – Mats Zuccarello
Chris Kreider – Kevin Hayes – Ryan Spooner
Jimmy Vesey – Brett Howden – Jesper Fast
Cody McLeod – Filip Chytil – Vinni Lettieri

Defense
Brady Skjei – Anthony Deangelo
Brendan Smith – Kevin Shattenkirk
Marc Staal – Neal Pionk

In Net
Alexandar Georgiev, 1-1-0 GAA 4.58 SV% .883 (Confirmed)

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November 1st, 2018