Game 55: Ducks At Senators

By Michael Walters

Anaheim(21-24-9) at Ottawa(19-29-5)

Pregame Show: DucksNPucks Podcast

TV: 4:30 PM PT/7:30 PM ET, KCOP 13

Radio: KLAA AM 830

Post Game Show: Duck Calls with Josh Brewster AM 830

Anaheim Outlook

Anaheim has come out of the All-Star break with three consecutive losses. Despite getting back Eaves, Holzer, Perry, and Silfverberg the Ducks lost 9-3 in Winnipeg. A few nights ago Anaheim got Kesler back, but they lost 6-1 in Toronto. The Ducks then went into Montreal and lost 4-1. Anaheim is now on a five-game losing streak. Eaves is dealing with the flu and may not play tonight per the Athletic’s Eric Stephens.

Jakob Silfverberg leads the team with 12 goals. Ryan Getzlaf has 10 goals and leads the team with 33 total points.

Injury Updates:

Ryan Miller remains on the IR but appears close to returning. Ondrej Kase is out for 5-6 months with a torn labrum.

Roster Moves:

Korbinian Holzer left the team for personal reasons and returned home.

Andy Welinski was recalled from San Diego.

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 – Jaycob Megna

In Net
John Gibson 17-18-8, GAA 2.93, SV% .914(Confirmed)

Ottawa Outlook

The Senators are coming off a 5-4 loss to Toronto. They are currently in last place. They have gone 4-6-0 in their last 10 games. They are currently on a five-game losing streak.

Mark Stone leads the team with 22 goals and 52 total points.

Projected Lineup

Offense
Ryan Dzingel – Matt Duchene – Bobby Ryan
Brady Tkachuk – Colin White – Mark Stone
Zack Smith – Jean-Gabriel Pageau – Magnus Paajarvi
Christian Wolanin – Chris Tierney – Rudolfs Balcers

Defense
Thomas Chabot – Dylan DeMelo
Maxime Lajoie – Cody Ceci
Mark Borowiecki– Ben Harpur

In Net
Anders Nilsson, 21-13-4, GAA 2.53, SV% .922 (Unconfirmed)

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