Game 53: Ducks Visit Ottawa

By Michael Walters

Anaheim(21-26-5) at Ottawa(18-24-10) 

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Anaheim Outlook

The Anaheim Ducks are coming off a solid 3-1 win over the Los Angeles Kings. The Ducks scored first and built a 3-0 lead in the second period. The Kings were able to get on the board with a questionable goal and then applied pressure throughout the third period. Thankfully for Anaheim, Ryan Miller was there to keep the Kings from rallying.

The Ducks will continue their five-game road trip tonight in Ottawa. They will then play Montreal, Toronto, and Buffalo. Anaheim is 9-16-2 on the road this season.

Adam Henrique leads the team with 17 goals.

Team News:

Daniel Sprong was recalled from San Diego.

Projected Lineup

Offense:
Rickard Rakell – Ryan Getzlaf – Jakob Silfverberg
Nick Ritchie – Adam Henrique – Troy Terry
Max Jones – Sam Steel – Ondrej Kase
Nicolas Deslauriers – Derek Grant – Carter Rowney

Defense:
Hampus Lindholm – Erik Gudbranson
Cam Fowler – Josh Manson
Jacob Larsson – Michael Del Zotto

In Net:
John Gibson 15-21-3, GAA 3.00, SV% .904 (Unconfirmed)

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Ottawa Outlook

The Senators have been struggling this season like Anaheim. Ottawa is currently in 7th place in the Atlantic Division above the awful Detroit Red Wings. The Senators have gone 2-3-5 in their last 10 games. They are 12-9-5 at home this season.

Ottawa averages 2.73 goals per game and gives up 3.31 against. Their power play is 14.5% efficient and the penalty is successful 80.1% of the time.

Anthony Duclair leads the team each in scoring with 21 goals.

Projected Lineup 

Offense:
Brady Tkachuk – Jean-Gabriel Pageau – Connor Brown
Tyler Ennis – Artem Anisimov – Drake Batherson
Vladislav Namestnikov – Chris Tierney – Anthony Duclair
Filip Chlapik – Colin White – Scott Sabourin

Defense:
Thomas Chabot – Ron Hainsey
Mark Borowiecki – Dylan DeMelo
Mike Reilly – Nikita Zaitsev

In Net
Craig Anderson 7-12-2, GAA 3.18, SV% .901 (Unconfirmed)

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February 4th, 2020