Game 31: Ducks vs Avalanche

Anaheim (12-14-4) vs Colorado (19-15-0)

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Anaheim Outlook

The Ducks close out a quick two game homestand tonight against the Colorado Avalanche. Anaheim beat the high flying Winnipeg Jets on Wednesday 3-2. The Jets were ahead late in the third period 2-1, but the Ducks were able to rally and win. Frank Vatrano scored twice and Troy Terry scored with about 26 seconds left. The Ducks have won two in a row, both coming from behind late in the third period.

By The Numbers:
Goals For: 2.43
Goals Against: 3.03
Power Play: 15.1%
Penalty Kill: 72.6%

Corsi For
Even Strength: 45.67%
Overall: 46.20%

Fenwick For
Even Strength: 46.11%
Overall: 46.49%

Troy Terry and Frank Vatrano lead the team in scoring with nine goals each.

Team/Injury News:

The Ducks traded Cam Fowler to the St. Louis Blues. Visit here for full trade details: Fowler Traded To Blues

Trevor Zegras said his knee is feeling good and thinks he could be back before the original six week timeline estimate.

Projected Lineup 

Offense:
Frank Vatrano – Ryan Strome – Troy Terry
Brock McGinn– Leo Carlsson – Alex Killorn
Cutter Gauthier – Mason McTavish – Robby Fabbri
Ross Johnston – Isac Lundestrom – Jansen Harkins

Defense:
Jackson LaCombe – Radko Gudas
Pavel Mintyukov – Brian Dumoulin
Olen Zellweger – Jacob Trouba

In Net:
John Gibson 5-4-1 GAA 3.00 SV% .909 (Confirmed)

Colorado Outlook 

The Avalanche played the San Jose Sharks last night and won 4-2. Colorado was down 2-1 to start the third period and scored three times in the third period rally for the win. The Avs are currently on a three game road trip and finish it up in Anaheim tonight. Colorado is 11-7-0 on the road this season.

By The Numbers:
Goals For: 3.26
Goals Against: 3.41
Power Play: 24.0%
Penalty Kill: 76.4%

Corsi For
Even Strength: 52.70%
Overall: 52.56%

Fenwick For
Even Strength: 52.40%
Overall: 52.13%

Mikko Rantanen leads the team in scoring with 19 goals.

Projected Lineup 

Offense
Artturi Lehkonen – Nathan MacKinnon – Valeri Nichushkin
Mikko Rantanen – Casey Mittelstadt – Ross Colton
Joel Kiviranta – Parker Kelly – Logan O’Connor
Givani Smith – Ivan Ivan – Chris Wagner

Defense
Devon Toews – Cale Makar
Samuel Girard – Sam Malinski
Keaton Middleton – Calvin de Haan

In Net:
Scott Wedgewood 4-4-1 GA 2.77 SV% .904 (Confirmed)

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December 20th, 2024