Game 46: Ducks At Jets

By Michael Walters

Anaheim Ducks(19-18-8) vs Winnipeg Jets(28-14-2)

Pregame Show: DucksNPucks Podcast

TV: 3:00 PM PT/6:00 PM ET, Fox Sports West

Radio: KLAA AM 830

Post Game Show: Duck Calls with Josh Brewster AM 830

Anaheim Outlook

In the Ducks last game, they started out a with a 3-0 lead against Pittsburgh after the first period. Eventually, though the Ducks would get beat 7-4 and their losing streak would reach 10 games(0-7-3). The Ducks start a five-game road trip against the Jets today and have six games before the All-Star break. Anaheim is in fourth place in the Pacific Division but is no longer in a playoff spot.

Pontus Aberg and Ondrej Kase both lead the team with 11 goals. Ryan Getzlaf has nine goals and leads the team with 31 total points(10 G + 21 A).

Injury News

Patrick Eaves is getting close to returning and could possibly play before the end of the month.

Roster Moves

None to report.

Projected Lineup

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

Defense
Cam Fowler – Josh Manson
Brandon Montour – Hampus Lindholm
Jacob Larsson – Jake Dotchin

In Net
John Gibson 15-14-7, GAA 2.72, SV% .920(Unconfirmed)

Winnipeg Outlook

The Jets are coming off a 4-2 win over the Detroit Red Wings. Winnipeg built a 3-0 lead and never looked back in the game. The Jets are tied for the sixth highest scoring team averaging 3.43 goals per game. They give up 2.82 goals against per game which is tied for 8th best in the league. They have the league’s second-best power play at 27.9%. The Jets are currently tied with Nashville for the Central Division lead in terms of points.

Patrik Laine and Mark Scheifele lead the team with 24 goals each. Scheifele leads the team with 55 total points.

Projected Lineup

Offense
Kyle Connor – Mark Scheifele – Blake Wheeler
Patrik Laine – Bryan Little – Jack Roslovic
Mathieu Perreault – Adam Lowry – Brandon Tanev
Brendan Lemieux – Andrew Copp – Mason Appleton

Defense
Josh Morrissey – Jacob Trouba
Ben Chiarot – Sami Niku
Dmitry Kulikov – Joe Morrow

In Net
Connor Hellebuyck 19-13-1, GAA 2.87, SV% .908(Unconfirmed)

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January 13th, 2019