Game 35: Ducks vs Oilers

Anaheim (13-17-4) vs Edmonton (21-11-3)

Pregame Show: DucksNPucks Podcast

TV: 1 PM, Victory+, KCOP-13

Audio: Ducks Stream

Anaheim Outlook

The Ducks are coming off a 3-1 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers yesterday. The Flyers scored first in the second period and the Ducks answered to tie things up through the middle frame. In the third period, the Flyers scored twice to pull away with the win. Troy Terry scored his team leading 10th goal, which was the only score for Anaheim in the contest.

Adam Henrique will return for the first time to Honda Center since being traded last season to Edmonton. This will be the second time against his former team as the Oilers hosted the Ducks back on March 20th last season in the first meeting since the trade.

By The Numbers:
Goals For: 2.38
Goals Against: 3.09
Power Play: 13.3%
Penalty Kill: 75.3%

Corsi For
Even Strength: 46.38%
Overall: 46.95%

Fenwick For
Even Strength: 46.57%
Overall: 46.98%

Troy Terry leads the team with 10 goals.

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. He was not available yesterday and if he can’t go again today, then Calle Clang could get the start unless Lukáš Dostál gets the nod again.

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
Pavel Mintyukov – Jacob Trouba

In Net:
Lukáš Dostál 8-10-3 GAA 2.74 SV% .915 (Confirmed)

Edmonton Outlook 

The Oilers also played yesterday and lost 4-3 in overtime to the Kings. Edmonton took the lead in the first period, but then Los Angeles scored twice to go up 2-1 after the first period. The Oilers scored twice in the middle frame and had a 3-2 advantage at the start of the third. The Kings scored early in the third to tie things up and force OT. In the extra session, Quinton Byfield scored his second of the game to give LA the win.

The Oilers are 9-4-2 on the road this season and are currently tied for second place in the Pacific Division in terms of points.

By The Numbers:
Goals For: 3.26
Goals Against: 2.83
Power Play: 22.2%
Penalty Kill: 75.0%

Corsi For
Even Strength: 53.81%
Overall: 53.85%

Fenwick For
Even Strength: 53.98%
Overall: 53.94%

Leon Draisaitl leads the team in scoring with 24 goals.

Projected Lineup (Last Game)

Offense
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins – Connor McDavid – Zach Hyman
Vasily Podkolzin – Leon Draisaitl – Viktor Arvidsson
Kasperi Kapanen – Adam Henrique – Connor Brown
Jeff Skinner – Mattias Janmark – Corey Perry

Defense
Mattias Ekholm – Evan Bouchard
Darnell Nurse – Troy Stecher
Brett Kulak – Ty Emberson

In Net:
Calvin Pickard 8-3-0 GAA 2.37 SV% .901 (Confirmed)

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December 29th, 2024