Game 59: Ducks vs Blackhawks

Anaheim (26-25-7) vs Chicago (17-35-7)

Pregame Show: DucksNPucks Podcast

TV: 7 PM, Victory+, KCOP-13

Audio: Ducks Stream

Anaheim Outlook

The Ducks got down early 2-0 in the first period against the Vancouver Canucks on Thursday, but then were able to rally and win 5-2. Five different players scored. Anaheim has gone 2-1-1 since the 4 Nations break.

Anaheim is currently six points behind Vancouver for the final wild card spot in the Western Conference.

By The Numbers:

Goals For: 2.55
Goals Against: 3.02
Power Play: 12.7%
Penalty Kill: 74.4%

Corsi For
Even Strength: 45.58%
Overall: 45.98%

Fenwick For
Even Strength: 45.73%
Overall: 46.06%

Frank Vatrano leads the team with 18 goals.

Team Injuries/News:

Oscar Dansk was reassigned to San Diego.

Robby Fabbri (upper-body) is on the on the IR.

Trevor Zegras will serve the third game of his suspension by the NHL Department of Player Safety.

The Ducks acquired Ville Husso from the Detroit Red Wings earlier in the week. He posted a shutout last night in the Gulls 4-0 win.

Projected Lineup (Last Game)

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

Defense:
Jackson LaCombe – Radko Gudas
Pavel Mintyukov – Jacob Trouba
Brian Dumoulin – Drew Helleson

In Net:
John Gibson 9-9-2 GAA 2.66 SV% .916 (Confirmed)

Chicago Outlook 

Blackhawks are currently on a five game losing streak. Chicago lost to St. Louis 6-5 in a shootout before the 4 Nations break. Since the league resumed action the Blackhawks lost to Columbus 5-1, Toronto 5-2, Utah 2-1, and Vegas 7-5.

Chicago is 6-20-4 on the road this season and are currently in last place in the Central Division.

By The Numbers:
Goals For: 2.66
Goals Against: 3.53
Power Play: 25.6%
Penalty Kill: 80.9%

Corsi For
Even Strength: 44.13%
Overall: 43.84%

Fenwick For
Even Strength: 43.73%
Overall: 43.58%

Ryan Donato leads the team in scoring with 19 goals.

Projected Lineup 

Offense
Landon Slaggert – Connor Bedard – Ryan Donato
Philipp Kurashev – Frank Nazar – Tyler Bertuzzi
Teuvo Teravainen – Nick Foligno – Ilya Mikheyev
Pat Maroon – Lukas Reichel – Craig Smith

Defense
Alec Martinez – Seth Jones
Alex Vlasic – Connor Murphy
Nolan Allan – T.J. Brodie

In Net:
Arvid Soderblom 7-15-5 GAA 3.02 SV% .906 (Unconfirmed)

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March 1st, 2025