Game 74: Ducks Host Panthers
By Michael Walters
Anaheim(29-35-9) vs Florida(32-27-12)
Pregame Show: DucksNPucks Podcast
TV: 6:00 PM PT/9:00 PM ET, Fox Sports West
Radio: KLAA AM 830
Post Game Show: Duck Calls with Josh Brewster AM 830
Anaheim Outlook
The Ducks are coming off a thrilling 5-3 victory over the Colorado Avalanche this past Friday. Anaheim got down 2-0 early but was able to rally to take a 3-2 lead. Colorado was able to tie up the game, but a late goal by Corey Perry and then an empty net score by Hampus Lindholm earned Anaheim the win. Ryan Kesler continues to sit out with his hip issue.
Ryan Getzlaf leads the team in assists (31) and points (44) while Jakob Silfverberg has a team-leading 21 goals this season.
Injury Updates:
Brendan Guhle is still day-to-day with an upper-body injury.
Projected Lineup
Offense:
Nick Ritchie – Ryan Getzlaf – Daniel Sprong
Rickard Rakell – Devin Shore – Jakob Silfverberg
Corey Perry – Adam Henrique – Troy Terry
Max Jones – Carter Rowney – Derek Grant
Defense:
Hampus Lindholm – Josh Manson
Cam Fowler – Jaycob Megna
Jacob Larsson – Korbinian Holzer
In Net:
John Gibson 21-21-8, GAA 2.88, SV% .916 (Unconfirmed)
Florida Outlook
The Panthers are currently on a four-game winning streak. They beat Minnesota, Detroit, San Jose, and Los Angeles by a combined score of 20-8. They hung six goals on both Detroit and Minnesota. Then they dropped four goals on San Jose and Los Angeles. They are currently eight points out of the final wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference.
Mike Hoffman leads the team with 30 goals. Aleksander Barkov leads the team in total points with 81(30 G + 51 A).
Projected Lineup
Offense:
Jonathan Huberdeau – Aleksander Barkov – Evgenii Dadonov
Frank Vatrano – Vincent Trocheck – Mike Hoffman
Dryden Hunt – Riley Sheahan – Troy Brouwer
Jamie McGinn – Henrik Borgstrom – Colton Sceviour
Defense:
Mike Matheson – Aaron Ekblad
Keith Yandle – MacKenzie Weegar
Mark Pysyk – Josh Brown
In Net:
Samuel Montembeault 0-0-0 GAA 0.00, SV% .000 (Unconfirmed)
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March 17th, 2019