Game 53: Ducks At Maple Leafs
By Michael Walters
Anaheim Ducks(21-22-9) at Toronto Maple Leafs(31-17-3)
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Anaheim Outlook
The Ducks came out the All-Star break and faced the Winnipeg Jets. Patrick Eaves, Korbinian Holzer, Corey Perry, and Jakob Silfverberg all returned to the lineup. Unfortunately for Anaheim, their return had little, if any, impact. The Jets came out flying scoring six goals in the opening period. The Ducks were able to get a few goals back but ultimately lost 9-3. The Ducks reside just outside the playoff picture, three points less than the second wild card-holding Vancouver Canucks.
Jakob Silfverberg leads the team with 12 goals. Ryan Getzlaf has 10 goals and leads the team with 33 total points.
Injury Updates:
Ryan Kesler is expected to play tonight. Ryan Miller remains on the IR. Ondrej Kase is out for 5-6 months with a torn labrum.
Roster Moves:
None to report.
Projected Lineup
Offense
Rickard Rakell – Ryan Getzlaf – Corey Perry
Adam Henrique – Carter Rowney – Jakob Silfverberg
Nick Ritchie – Derek Grant – Daniel Sprong
Devin Shore – Ryan Kesler– Patrick Eaves
Defense
Hampus Lindholm – Josh Manson
Cam Fowler – Brandon Montour
Michael Del Zotto – Korbinian Holzer
In Net
John Gibson 17-17-8, GAA 2.86, SV% .916(Confirmed)
Toronto Outlook
Toronto is coming off a 3-2 win over Pittsburgh. The Penguins had built an early 2-0 lead, but the Leafs were able to score three unanswered goals to win the contest. They have gone 4-5-1 in their last 10 contests. The Maple Leafs are currently in second place in the Atlantic Divison. Recently Toronto acquired Jake Muzzin from the Los Angeles Kings in exchange for Carl Grundstrom, Sean Durzi, and a 2019 1st round pick.
John Tavares leads the team with 30 goals. Mitch Marner leads the team with 63 total points(20 G + 43 A).
Projected Lineup
Offense
Zach Hyman – John Tavares – Mitch Marner
Patrick Marleau – Auston Matthews – Kasperi Kapanen
Connor Brown –Nazem Kadri – William Nylander
Par Lindholm – Frederik Gauthier – Andreas Johnsson
Defense
Jake Muzzin – Morgan Rielly
Jake Gardiner – Nikita Zaitsev
Travis Dermott – Ron Hainsey
In Net
Frederik Andersen 22-11-2, GAA 2.57, SV% .922 (Confirmed)
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