Game 23: Ducks vs Senators

Anaheim (9-10-3) vs Ottawa (10-11-1)

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Anaheim Outlook

The Ducks played the Los Angeles Kings in their annual black Friday matinee. Anaheim got the first goal early in the second period, but the LA sacred the next two and held on to win 2-1. The Ducks played enough to win, but lost despite outshooting the Kings 31 to 18. Anaheim has lost both contests against LA this season.

Anaheim has been getting contributions offensively from several players as of late.

Brett Leason has 8 points (3 G + 5 A) in his last 9 games.

Alex Killorn has 7 points (2 G + 5 A) in his last 8 games.

Trevor Zegras has 7 points (3 G + 4 A) in his last 7 games.

Olen Zellweger has 6 points (2 G + 4 A) in his last 7 games.

Cutter Gauthier has 3 goals in his last 7 games.

By The Numbers:
Goals For: 2.55
Goals Against: 2.91
Power Play: 14.9%
Penalty Kill: 75.0%

Corsi For
Even Strength: 44.36%
Overall: 45.24%

Fenwick For
Even Strength: 45.12%
Overall: 45.78%

Troy Terry and Leo Carlsson lead the team in scoring with six goals.

Team/Injury News:

The Ducks started their practice yesterday, but it was cut short due to a gas leak at Great Park Ice. Eventually the gas leak was fixed, but due other scheduled events at the facility, the Ducks still did not practice.

Tyson Hinds was reassigned to San Diego.

Leo Carlsson is day-to-day with an upper-body injury and has not been skating.

Cam Fowler (upper-body) has resumed practicing, but is still listed on the IR.

Urho Vaakanainen (upper-body) has not been practicing.

Brock McGinn (lower-body) was on ice skating, but still remains on the IR.

Robby Fabbri had surgery on his meniscus and is expected to be out six weeks.

Projected Lineup (From Last Game)

Offense:
Trevor Zegras – Mason McTavish – Alex Killorn
Frank Vatrano – Ryan Strome – Troy Terry
Cutter Gauthier  – Isac Lundestrom – Brett Leason
Ross Johnston – Jansen Harkins – Sam Colangelo

Defense:
Brian Dumoulin – Drew Helleson
Pavel Mintyukov – Radko Gudas
Jackson LaCombe – Olen Zellweger

In Net:
Lukas Dostal 5-7-2 GAA 2.72 SV% .922 (Unconfirmed)

Senators Outlook 

Ottawa played Los Angeles last night and lost 5-2. The Kings scored in the opening minutes of the contest. The Senators scored at the end of the first period and early in the second to take a 2-1 lead. The Kings responded with the next four goals to go on and win 5-2. Ottawa is 4-6-0 on the road.

By The Numbers:
Goals For: 3.13
Goals Against: 3.30
Power Play: 28.2%
Penalty Kill: 76.5%

Corsi For
Even Strength: 52.54%
Overall: 52.79%

Fenwick For
Even Strength: 53.33%
Overall: 53.20%

Adam Gaudette leads the team in scoring with 12 goals.

Projected Lineup (From Last Night)

Offense
Brady Tkachuk – Tim Stutzle – Adam Gaudette
Claude Giroux – Joshua Norris – Drake Batherson
Cole Reinhardt – Shane Pinto – Michael Amadio
Noah Gregor – Zack Ostapchuk – Ridly Greig

Defense
Jake Sanderson – Travis Hamonic
Thomas Chabot – Jacob Bernard-Docker
Tyler Kleven – Nick Jensen

In Net:
Linus Ullmark  5-7-1 GA 3.09 SV% .886 (Confirmed)

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December 1st, 2024