Game 42: Ducks Host Oilers

By Michael Walters

Anaheim Ducks(19-16-7) vs Edmonton Oilers (19-19-3)

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Anaheim Outlook

The Anaheim Ducks faced the Vegas Golden Knights and lost 3-2 in regulation. The Ducks losing streak has now reached seven games(0-5-2). Anaheim is currently holding down fourth place in the Pacific Division. Anaheim could get a boost tonight if Cam Fowler and/or Rickard Rakell play. Both have been practicing and are close to returning.

Pontus Aberg and Ondrej Kase both lead the team with 11 goals. Ryan Getzlaf has nine goals and leads the team with 29 total points(9 G + 20 A).

Injury News

Rickard Rakell and Cam Fowler both have been practicing with the team for the past couple of days.

Corey Perry has been working out, but not skating yet.

For more visit: Fowler and Rakell To Return Soon?

Roster Moves

Korbinian Holzer cleared waivers yesterday and will likely be assigned to San Diego.

Isac Lundestrom has returned to Sweden to finish the season.

Projected Lineup

Offense
Pontus Aberg – Ryan Getzlaf – Ondrej Kase
Andrew Cogliano – Ryan Kesler – Jakob Silfverberg
Nick Ritchie  – Adam Henrique – Daniel Sprong
Brian Gibbons – Carter Rowney – Kiefer Sherwood

Defense
Jacob Larsson – Josh Manson
Brandon Montour – Hampus Lindholm
Joshua Mahura – Andy Welinski

In Net
John Gibson 15-12-6 GAA 2.60 SV% .925(Unconfirmed)

Edmonton Outlook

The Oilers played the Kings last night and were blanked 4-0. The Kings dropped three goals on the Oilers in the opening period and never looked back. Edmonton was only able to manage 16 shots on goal in the contest. The Oilers are 2-7-1 in their last ten games and are in sixth place in the Pacific Division. Edmonton has been averaging 2.78 goals a game, but they are giving up 3.20 against per game which is the ninth highest in the league.

McDavid leads the team with 61 total points(23 G + 38 A). Draisailt is second with 51 points(22 G + 29 A).

Projected Lineup

Offense
Leon Draisaitl – Connor McDavid – Zack Kassian
Tobias Rieder – Ryan Nugent-Hopkins – Alex Chiasson
Milan Lucic – Jujhar Khaira – Jesse Puljujarvi
Joseph Gambardella – Kyle Brodziak – Ty Rattie

Defense
Darnell Nurse – Adam Larsson
Caleb Jones – Alexander Petrovic
Brandon Manning – Kevin Gravel

In Net
Mikko Koskinen 12-8-1, GAA 2.64, SV% .915(Unconfirmed)

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January 6th, 2019