Games 53: Ducks vs Stars

Anaheim (22-24-6) vs Dallas (34-17-1)

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Anaheim Outlook

The Ducks hosted the Montreal Canadiens on Sunday and got down early 2-0 in the first period. Anaheim was able tie game up in the second and then get the go ahead goal in third period. The Ducks were able to rally to win 3-2. Mason McTavish continues to be red hot as he scored his seventh goal in his last six games.

By The Numbers:

Goals For: 2.52
Goals Against: 3.10
Power Play: 12.5%
Penalty Kill: 74.2%

Corsi For
Even Strength: 45.68%
Overall: 46.08%

Fenwick For
Even Strength: 46.04%
Overall: 46.32%

Troy Terry and Frank Vatrano each lead the team with 16 goals.

Team/Injury News:

Troy Terry did not play on Sunday due to feeling ill. He will plat tonight.

John Gibson will be the first Ducks goalie to play in 500 games with Anaheim tonight.

Projected Lineup 

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

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

In Net:
John Gibson 8-9-2 GAA 2.78 SV% .913 (Confirmed)

Dallas Outlook 

The Stars are currently on a five game winning streak. Dallas beat Vegas twice by a 4-3 final each time, once in regulation and once in overtime. The Stars also beat the Blues 2-0, Canucks 5-3, and Blue Jackets 5-3.

Dallas is 14-10-0 on the road this season and are in second place in the Central Division.

By The Numbers:
Goals For: 3.21
Goals Against: 2.48
Power Play: 19.5%
Penalty Kill: 84.4%

Corsi For
Even Strength: 51.62%
Overall: 52.80%

Fenwick For
Even Strength: 50.82%
Overall: 51.96%

Roope Hintz leads the team in scoring with 22 goals.

Projected Lineup 

Offense
Jason Robertson – Roope Hintz – Logan Stankoven
Mason Marchment – Matt Duchene – Mikael Granlund
Jamie Benn – Wyatt Johnston – Evgenii Dadonov
Oskar Back – Sam Steel – Colin Blackwell

Defense
Thomas Harley – Ilya Lyubushkin
Esa Lindell – Cody Ceci
Lian Bichsel – Matt Dumba

In Net:
Jake Oettinger 26-11-1 GAA 2.32 SV% .912 (Confirmed)

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February 4th, 2025