Game 34: Ducks vs Flyers

Anaheim (13-16-4) vs Philadelphia (15-16-4)

Pregame Show: DucksNPucks Podcast

TV: 1 PM, Victory+, KCOP-13

Audio: Ducks Stream

Anaheim Outlook

The Ducks come out of the NHL holiday break with a 3-1 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights. Not only did Anaheim lose the contest, but both Brock McGinn and John Gibson were injured. McGinn was injured in the opening moments of the game and only played one shift. He has not practiced since. Gibson took a stick to his face by accident and could not finish the contest.

Today’s matchup will be the first time that Cutter Gauthier and Jamie Drysdale will face their former teams. The two were traded for each other on January 8th, 2024. Gauthier has 15 total points (4 G + 11 A) in 34 games with Anaheim. Drysdale has 10 total points (3 G + 7 A) in 47 games with Philadelphia.

By The Numbers:
Goals For: 2.42
Goals Against: 3.09
Power Play: 13.9%
Penalty Kill: 74.0%

Corsi For
Even Strength: 46.36%
Overall: 46.80%

Fenwick For
Even Strength: 46.47%
Overall: 46.77%

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

Team/Injury News:

Brock McGinn (knee) tweaked his leg near the boards early in the game against Vegas on Monday. He did not return in that contest and has not been practicing.

John Gibson appeared to injury his eye on Monday when a stick hit him in the face through his mask. He was sick on Friday and did not practice. His status is up in the air this weekend and Calle Clang was recalled as a result.

Trevor Zegras said his knee is feeling good and thinks he could be back before the original six week timeline estimate. He has been seen walking around without crutches.

Projected Lineup 

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

Defense:
Jackson LaCombe – Radko Gudas
Brian Dumoulin – Drew Helleson
Olen Zellweger – Jacob Trouba

In Net:
Lukáš Dostál 8-9-3 GAA 2.77 SV% .915 (Confirmed)

Philadelphia Outlook 

The Flyers are coming off a 7-3 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins before the NHL holiday break. Philadelphia is currently on a six game road trip. After today’s game against Anaheim, they will play Los Angeles tomorrow. The Flyers will then play San Jose, Vegas, and Toronto to finish their trip. Philadelphia is 7-7-3 on the road this season.

By The Numbers:
Goals For: 3.00
Goals Against: 3.66
Power Play: 15.6%
Penalty Kill: 77.8%

Corsi For
Even Strength: 48.15%
Overall: 47.38%

Fenwick For
Even Strength: 50.14%
Overall: 49.09%

Travis Konecny leads the team in scoring with 16 goals.

Projected Lineup 

Offense
Scott Laughton – Sean Couturier – Travis Konecny
Owen Tippett – Morgan Frost – Matvei Michkov
Tyson Foerster – Noah Cates – Bobby Brink
Joel Farabee – Ryan Poehling – Garnet Hathaway

Defense
Travis Sanheim – Cameron York
Egor Zamula – Rasmus Ristolainen
Jamie Drysdale – Nick Seeler

In Net:
Samuel Ersson 7-6-2 GAA 3.28 SV% .872 (Confirmed)

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December 28th, 2024