Game 22: Toronto At Anaheim

Toronto(15-6-1) at Anaheim(11-7-3)

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Anaheim Outlook

The Ducks were on a three gaming losing streak and then snapped it with a solid 4-0 win over Ottawa. Four different Anaheim players scored and Anthony Stolarz recorded his first shutout on the season. Adam Henrique returned to action after spraining his finger earlier last week. The Ducks are currently in 3rd place in the Pacific.

Anaheim continues to thrive on special teams. The Ducks are 28.1% efficient on the power play, which ranks 3rd in the league. Their penalty kill is 86.7% efficient, which is 6th in the NHL.

Troy Terry leads the team in scoring with 13 goals.

Roster Moves:

Benoit-Olivier Groulx was recalled from San Diego.

Vinni Lettieri was reassigned to San Diego.

Injury News:

Max Comtois had surgery to remove a bone in his hand. He is on the IR and will be out for about 6 weeks.

Max Jones(upper body) left the game early in the third period against Calgary as he appeared to be favoring his left arm while being engaged in front of the net. He was also placed on the IR. He had surgery to repair a pectoralis major tendon tear and will be out for 4-6 months.

Projected Lineup:

Offense:
Adam Henrique – Ryan Getzlaf – Troy Terry
Sonny Milano – Trevor Zegras – Rickard Rakell
Sam Steel – Isac Lundestrom – Jakob Silfverberg
Nicolas Deslauriers – Derek Grant – Sam Carrick

Defense:
Hampus Lindholm – Jamie Drysdale
Cam Fowler – Josh Manson
Simon Benoit – Kevin Shattenkirk

In Net:
John Gibson 9-5-2 GAA 2.53  SV% .920(Confirmed)

Toronto Outlook

The Maple Leafs have been playing well this season and are currently on a three game winning streak. They started their road trip in New York and blanked the Islanders 3-0. Toronto then beat LA 6-2 and San Jose 4-1 in dominate fashion. The Maple Leafs will be looking for a California sweep tonight against the Ducks.

Toronto is currently tied for first place with the Florida Panthers, each have 31 points, though the Maple Leafs have played one more game. Like the Ducks, the Maple Leafs have solid special teams. Their power play is 24.6% efficient, which is 6th best. On the penalty kill they are 86.4% efficient, good for 7th in the NHL.

John Tavares leads the team in scoring with 10 goals.

Projected Lineup 

Offense
Michael Bunting – Auston Matthews – Mitch Marner
Alexander Kerfoot – John Tavares – William Nylander
Nick Ritchie – David Kampf – Wayne Simmonds
Pierre Engvall – Kirill Semyonov – Jason Spezza

Defense
Morgan Rielly – T.J. Brodie
Jake Muzzin – Justin Holl
Rasmus Sandin – Timothy Liljegren

Goalie
Jack Campbell 11-4-1, GAA 1.68, SV% .943 (Confirmed)

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November 28th, 2021