Game 40: Ducks Visit Las Vegas
By Michael Walters
Anaheim(16-18-5) at Vegas(21-15-6)
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TV: 12 PM PT/3 PM ET, Fox Sports West
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Anaheim Outlook
The Anaheim Ducks are coming off a 2-1 overtime loss to the Flyers. The Ducks got an early lead with a goal in the first minute of the game, but then couldn’t find the back of the net again in the contest. Flyers tied up the game and it eventually had to be decided in overtime. The Flyers would score in the extra session to earn the victory.
The Ducks will close of 2019 with a road game in Las Vegas. Anaheim just played the Golden Knights last week at home and beat them for the first time ever at Honda Center by a score of 4-3. Last week’s victory was just the second time Anaheim has beaten Vegas. Anaheim is 2-7-1 all-time against Vegas.
Jakob Silfverberg leads the team with 13 goals.
Team News:
Jakob Silfverberg was named to the All-Star team. This will be his first appearance.
Ryan Getzlaf is a nominee for the All-Star Last Man In vote.
Daniel Sprong was recalled from San Diego yesterday.
Rickard Rakell has been out with an upper-body injury.
Trade:
A minor league trade was made yesterday. The Ducks sent Patrick Sieloff to the Tampa Bay Lightning in exchange for Chris Mueller.
Mueller recorded 57 total points(20 G + 37 A) during the 2015-16 season with the Gulls. Since then he spent the majority of his time playing in the AHL for Tucson, Toronto, and Syracuse.
Mueller has appeared in 53 NHL games playing for Nashville, Dallas, and the New York Rangers. He has 10 total points(3 G + 7 A) in the NHL.
Projected Lineup
Offense:
Adam Henrique – Ryan Getzlaf – Sam Carrick
Max Comtois – Isac Lundestrom – Jakob Silfverberg
Max Jones – Sam Steel – Ondrej Kase
Nicolas Deslauriers – Devin Shore – Carter Rowney
Defense:
Hampus Lindholm – Josh Manson
Cam Fowler – Erik Gudbranson
Jacob Larsson – Korbinian Holzer
In Net:
John Gibson 12-14-3, GAA 2.84, SV% .908 (Unconfirmed)
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Vegas Outlook
After losing to Anaheim last Friday, the Golden Knights beat the Arizona Coyotes the following night 4-1. Vegas is 6-3-1 in their last 10 games and currently is in first place of the Pacific Division.
The Golden Knights average 3.00 goals per game, but also give up 2.93 against. Their power play is 22.1% efficient, which is 10th best in the league. Their penalty kill is 82.1% efficient, which is tied for 9th best in the NHL.
Max Pacioretty leads the team in scoring with 16 goals.
Projected Lineup
Offense:
Jonathan Marchessault – William Karlsson – Reilly Smith
Max Pacioretty – Chandler Stephenson – Mark Stone
Valentin Zykov – Paul Stastny – Alex Tuch
William Carrier – Tomas Nosek – Ryan Reaves
Defense:
Brayden McNabb – Nate Schmidt
Nicolas Hague – Shea Theodore
Nick Holden – Deryk Engelland
In Net
Marc-Andre Fleury, GAA 2.74, SV% .912 (Confirmed)
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December 31st, 2019