Game 59: Ducks Visit Canucks

By Michael Walters

Anaheim(23-27-7) at Vancouver(32-21-5) 

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Anaheim Outlook

The Ducks hit the road after an unusual homestand. Anaheim hosted the Stanley Cup Champion St. Louis Blues last Tuesday. During the first period, Jay Bouwmeester collapsed and it was determined he had a “cardiac episode”. He was transported to the hospital immediately and stabilized. He underwent a defibrillator procedure to prevent any future abnormal heart conditions. The game will be rescheduled in the future.

Two nights later the Ducks faced the Flames and got blown out 6-0. One has to wonder if the Bousmeester incident had anything to do with Anaheim’s performance against Calgary.

We discussed this and more on the recent podcast: Ducks Deadline Decisions.

Adam Henrique leads the team with 18 goals.

Team News:

Yesterday the Ducks signed Nicolas Deslauriers to a two-year extension worth $2 million.

Projected Lineup

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

Defense:
Hampus Lindholm – Josh Manson
Brendan Guhle – Cam Fowler
Jacob Larsson – Korbinian Holzer

In Net:
John Gibson 16-22-4 GAA 3.04, SV% .904 (Confirmed)

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Vancouver Outlook

The Canucks are currently on a two-game winning streak and are in first place in the Pacific Division as of today. They are in a tight race with Edmonton and Vegas, who are both behind them by just one point in the standings. Calgary and Arizona are also just three points behind Vancouver. The Canucks have gone 6-3-1 in their last 10 games.

Vancouver averages 3.22 goals per game, which ranks 10th best in the NHL. They do also give up 2.98 goals against per game. Their power play is 23.6% efficient, which is 5th best in the league. Their penalty kill is 81.0% efficient.

Elias Pettersson leads the team in scoring with 23 goals.

Projected Lineup 

Offense:
Tanner Pearson – Bo Horvat – Loui Eriksson
J.T. Miller – Elias Pettersson – Jake Virtanen
Antoine Roussel – Adam Gaudette – Brandon Sutter
Tim Schaller – Justin Bailey – Jay Beagle

Defense:
Alexander Edler – Troy Stecher
Quinn Hughes – Chris Tanev
Jordie Benn – Tyler Myers

In Net
Thatcher Demko 10-5-2, GAA 2.92, SV% .909 (Confirmed)

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February 16th, 2020