Game 49: Ducks At Devils

By Michael Walters

Anaheim Ducks(20-19-9) vs New Jersey Devils(18-22-7)

Pregame Show: DucksNPucks Podcast

TV: 10:00 AM PT/1:00 PM ET, Fox Sports West

Radio: KLAA AM 830

Post Game Show: Duck Calls with Josh Brewster AM 830

Anaheim Outlook

The Ducks finally ended their losing streak with a 3-0 shutout of Minnesota. Anaheim scored two quick goals to start the game and never looked back. Recently acquired Derek Grant played in the contest. Troy Terry and Max Jones were both called up from San Diego and played. Jones made his NHL debut. John Gibson stopped all 37 shots he faced en route to his second shutout of the season. 

Jakob Silfverberg leads the team with 12 goals. Ryan Getzlaf has ten goals and leads the team with 32 total points(10 G + 22 A).

Injury Updates:

Ryan Kesler and Jakob Silfverberg were both injured in Anaheim’s loss to Detroit. They both have been placed on the injury reserve list.

Roster Moves:

None to report.

Trades:

Anaheim made three trades this week. Pontus Aberg was sent to Minnesota for Justin Kloos. Luke Schenn and a 2020 draft pick were sent to Vancouver for Michael Del Zotto. Lastly, the Ducks reacquired Derek Grant from Pittsburgh for Joseph Blandisi.

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Projected Lineup

Offense
Rickard Rakell – Ryan Getzlaf – Daniel Sprong
Nick Ritchie  – Adam Henrique – Ondrej Kase
Max Jones –Carter Rowney – Troy Terry
Devin Shore – Derek Grant – Brian Gibbons

Defense
Cam Fowler – Josh Manson
Brandon Montour – Hampus Lindholm
Jacob Larsson – Andy Welinski

In Net
John Gibson 16-15-8, GAA 2.68, SV% .921(Unconfirmed)

New Jersey Outlook

This past week the Devils won a wild game against Chicago by a final of 8-5. Since then New Jersey lost their last two games to Columbus and the New York Islanders each by a 4-1 score. The Devils average 2.91 goals per game, but they give up 3.38 goals against. The Devils have also had a difficult time in the face-off circle winning only 47.8% of their draws.

Kyle Palmieri leads the team with 22 goals and 38 total points.

Projected Lineup

Offense
Marcus Johansson – Nico Hischier – Jesper Bratt
Blake Coleman – Travis Zajac – Kyle Palmieri
Brett Seney – Pavel Zacha – Drew Stafford
Brian Boyle – Kevin Rooney – Blake Pietila

Defense
Andy Greene – Damon Severson
Will Butcher – Sami Vatanen
Mirco Mueller – Steven Santini

In Net
Keith Kinkaid, 13-14-6, GAA 3.10, SV% .899 (Unconfirmed)

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January 18th, 2019