Game 51: Ducks Host Blues
By Michael Walters
Anaheim Ducks(21-20-9) vs St. Louis Blues(21-22-5)
Pregame Show: DucksNPucks Podcast
TV: 7:00 PM PT/10:00 PM ET, Fox Sports West
Radio: KLAA AM 830
Post Game Show: Duck Calls with Josh Brewster AM 830
Anaheim Outlook
After putting together two wins, the Ducks were shut out by the red hot New York Islanders 3-0. Anaheim gave up a few goals in the first period and weren’t able to rally back from the early deficit. Anaheim faces St. Louis today at home in their last game before the All-Star break. The Ducks last home win was on December 12th against Dallas. The Ducks are currently one point out of a wild-card playoff spot in the Western Conference.
The Ducks have gone 2-5-3 in their last 10 games. For more: Ducks 10 Game Review
Jakob Silfverberg leads the team with 12 goals. Ryan Getzlaf has 10 goals and leads the team with 32 total points(10 G + 22 A).
Injury Updates:
Patrick Eaves and Corey Perry did skate with the team yesterday at practice but are not expected to play tonight.
Ondrej Kase, Ryan Kesler, Ryan Miller, and Jakob Silfverberg all remain on the IR.
For more visit: Eaves & Perry Work On Their Return
Roster Moves:
Andrej Sustr was placed on waivers today.
Sam Carrick and Adam Cracknell were recalled from San Diego yesterday.
Projected Lineup
Offense
Devin Shore – Ryan Getzlaf – Daniel Sprong
Nick Ritchie – Adam Henrique – Rickard Rakell
Max Jones – Derek Grant – Troy Terry
Adam Cracknell – Carter Rowney – Sam Carrick
Defense
Cam Fowler – Josh Manson
Brandon Montour – Hampus Lindholm
Michael Del Zotto – Andy Welinski
In Net
John Gibson 17-15-8, GAA 2.67, SV% .921(Unconfirmed)
St. Louis Outlook
St. Louis was on a three-game winning streak, but since then has lost three of their last four games. In their recent game, they lost to the Los Angeles Kings 4-3. The Blues built an early 2-0 lead, but the Kings scored three straight. St. Louis was able to tie up the game in third, but Paul LaDue put LA up for good. The Blues are currently five points out of a wild-card spot in the Western Conference.
Ryan O’Reilly leads the team with 18 goals and 49 total points.
Projected Lineup
Offense
Pat Maroon – Ryan O’Reilly – Vladimir Tarasenko
Jaden Schwartz – Brayden Schenn – Alex Steen
Sammy Blais – Oskar Sundqvist – Jordan Kyrou
Jordan Nolan – Ivan Barbashev – Mackenzie MacEachern
Defense
Carl Gunnarsson – Alex Pietrangelo
Jay Bouwmeester – Colton Parayko
Vince Dunn – Robert Bortuzzo
In Net
Jordan Binnington 4-1-1, GAA 1.96, SV% .924 (Unconfirmed)
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January 23rd, 2019