Game 37: Ducks At Jets

Anaheim (15-17-4) at Winnipeg (27-11-1)

Pregame Show: DucksNPucks Podcast

TV: 5 PM, Victory+, KCOP-13

Audio: Ducks Stream

Anaheim Outlook

The Ducks are coming off a 3-2 win against the New Jersey Devils. Anaheim built a 2-0 lead early in the third period, but New Jersey countered with two goals of their own. Ryan Strome answered back and the Ducks pulled out a 3-2 win on New Year’s Eve. Anaheim has won their last two games against Edmonton and New Jersey.

By The Numbers:
Goals For: 2.47
Goals Against: 3.06
Power Play: 12.4%
Penalty Kill: 74.5%

Corsi For
Even Strength: 46.28%
Overall: 46.95%

Fenwick For
Even Strength: 46.60%
Overall: 47.06%

Troy Terry leads the team with 11 goals.

Team/Injury News:

Nikita Nesterenko was recalled from San Diego. The Ducks likely made the move because they only have 12 healthy forwards with Trevor Zegras still unavailable.

Brock McGinn (knee) tweaked his leg near the boards last week against Vegas. He has been placed on the IR.

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

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:
John Gibson 5-5-1 GAA 2.93 SV% .909 (Confirmed)

Winnipeg Outlook 

The Jets were on a four game winning streak beating Minnesota, Toronto, Ottawa, and Nashville. Winnipeg then lost to Colorado on New Year’s Eve 5-2. The Jets are 14-3-1 at home and are currently in first place in the Central Division.

By The Numbers:
Goals For: 3.64
Goals Against: 2.46
Power Play: 32.5%
Penalty Kill: 78.9%

Corsi For
Even Strength: 48.04%
Overall: 47.78%

Fenwick For
Even Strength: 48.52%
Overall: 48.40%

Mark Scheifele and Kyle Connor both lead the team in scoring with 22 goals.

Projected Lineup 

Offense
Kyle Connor – Mark Scheifele – Gabriel Vilardi
Cole Perfetti – Vladislav Namestnikov – Nikolaj Ehlers
Nino Niederreiter – Adam Lowry – Alex Iafallo
Morgan Barron – David Gustafsson – Rasmus Kupari

Defense
Josh Morrissey – Dylan DeMelo
Logan Stanley – Neal Pionk
Ville Heinola – Colin Miller

In Net:
Connor Hellebuyck 24-5-1 GAA 2.00 SV% .930 (Confirmed)

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January 2nd, 2025