Game 32: Ducks Host Devils
Anaheim Ducks(15-11-5) v New Jersey Devils(10-12-5)
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Anaheim Outlook
The Ducks are coming off a 4-1 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes. Anaheim scored first, but then Carolina scored four unanswered goals. The Ducks weren’t able to get much going in the second half of the game and couldn’t convert despite several power play chances. Anaheim is tied for second place in the Pacific Division with the San Jose Sharks at 35 points.
Pontus Aberg leads the teams with nine goals. Ryan Getzlaf has eight goals and leads the team with 22 total points(8 G + 14 A).
Injury News
Rickard Rakell sustained an ankle injury in the game against Chicago. He did not play in the game against Carolina. He has been wearing a walking boot and is listed as day-to-day.
Recently General Manager Bob Murray provided updates on Patrick Eaves and Cam Fowler. Eaves has been dealing with a broken rib, which also caused back spasms. He is out indefinitely. Fowler has been working out this weekend and hopefully will start skating 7-10 days after that. He could be back in mid-January.
For more visit: Ducks Find Ways To Win Despite Injuries
Roster Moves/Team News
Yesterday the Anaheim Ducks gave General Manager Bob Murray a two-year contract extension through the 2021-22 season.
For more visit: Ducks Extend Murray’s Contract
Projected Lineup
Offense
Pontus Aberg – Ryan Getzlaf – Daniel Sprong
Andrew Cogliano – Ryan Kesler – Jakob Silfverberg
Nick Ritchie – Adam Henrique – Ondrej Kase
Brian Gibbons – Carter Rowney – Kiefer Sherwood
Defense
Jacob Larsson – Josh Manson
Brandon Montour – Hampus Lindholm
Joshua Mahura – Jake Dotchin
In Net
John Gibson 11-9-4 GAA 2.58 SV% .926(Unconfirmed)
New Jersey Outlook
The Devils last played on Thursday beating the Kings 6-3. New Jersey scored three times in the second period and lead 4-3. In the third period, they scored two more times to put the Kings away. The Devils have gone 2-4-4 in their last 10 games. New Jersey does average 3.00 goals per game, but they also give up 3.48 goals against. In seven of their last eight games, their opponents have scored four or more goals.
Kyle Palmieri leads the team in scoring with 14 goals. Taylor Hall leads the team in total points(8 G + 22)
Projected Lineup
Offense
Taylor Hall – Nico Hischier – Kyle Palmieri
Marcus Johansson – Pavel Zacha – Jesper Bratt
Blake Coleman Travis Zajac – Miles Wood
Brian Boyle – Brett Seney – Stefan Noesen
Defense
Andy Greene – Sami Vatanen
Egor Yakovlev – Damon Severson
Will Butcher – Ben Lovejoy
In Net
Keith Kinkaid, 10-7-5, GAA 2.94, SV% .906 (Unconfirmed)
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December 9th, 2018