Game 45: Ducks Visit Chicago
By Michael Walters
Anaheim(17-22-5) at Chicago(19-20-6)
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TV: 5:30 PM PT/8:30 PM ET, Fox Sports West
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Anaheim Outlook
The Anaheim Ducks begin a four-game road trip in Chicago today. The Ducks have played the Blackhawks once this season back in November. Anaheim got down by two goals and was able to rally to tie the game, but eventually lost in overtime. Today’s game will be the second of three matchups this season.
Podcast: The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly
Yesterday it was announced that Jakob Silfverberg‘s wife is expecting to deliver a baby soon. As a result, Silfverberg has withdrawn from the All-Star game and the league has excused his absence. Max Pacioretty will take his place. The Ducks will not officially have anyone representing the team at the contest.
Jakob Silfverberg leads the team with 15 goals.
Team News:
Jakob Silfverberg(upper-body) has been dealing with an upper-body injury and is not currently with the team.
Troy Terry was activated off the IR and sent to San Diego on a conditioning loan.
Chase De Leo has been recalled from San Diego.
Projected Lineup
Offense:
Adam Henrique – Ryan Getzlaf – Daniel Sprong
Max Comtois – Isac Lundestrom – Rickard Rakell
Max Jones – Sam Steel – Ondrej Kase
Nicolas Deslauriers – Devin Shore – Carter Rowney
Defense:
Hampus Lindholm – Josh Manson
Cam Fowler – Erik Gudbranson
Jacob Larsson – Michael Del Zotto
In Net:
John Gibson 13-16-3, GAA 2.95, SV% .906 (Confirmed)
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Chicago Outlook
The Blackhawks are currently on a two-game losing streak like the Ducks. Chicago lost to Calgary 2-1 and Nashville 5-2. The Blackhawks have gone 6-4-0 in their last 10 games and currently sit in last place in the Central Division.
Chicago averages 2.79 per game and gives up 2.55 against. Their power play is 15.2% efficient and their penalty kill is 82.2% efficient, which is tied for 9th best in the league.
Patrick Kane leads the team in scoring with 24 goals.
Projected Lineup
Offense:
Dominik Kubalik – Jonathan Toews – John Quenneville
David Kampf – Kirby Dach – Alex DeBrincat
Alexander Nylander – Ryan Carpenter – Patrick Kane
Matthew Highmore – Zack Smith – Drake Caggiula
Defense:
Duncan Keith – Adam Boqvist
Erik Gustafsson – Connor Murphy
Olli Maatta – Slater Koekkoek
In Net
Robin Lehner 12-7-4 GAA 2.92, SV% .922(Confirmed)
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January 11th, 2019