Game 10: Anaheim At San Jose

Anaheim (2-6-1) At San Jose (3-8-0)

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Anaheim Outlook

The Ducks finally ended their seven game losing streak. Anaheim got down 3-1 early in the third period against Toronto, but then were able to mount a comeback. The Ducks scored three times in the third period and appeared set to win 4-3 in regulation, but the go ahead score was erased by goalie interference. It was a questionable call to say the least, but the Ducks were able to eventually pull out a win in overtime thanks to Trevor Zegras.

Anaheim has been averaging 37.2 shots on goal against, while registering 27.2 in their favor. The Ducks have struggled on the penalty kill(64.5% efficiency) and on the power play(7.7% efficiency). The team has been averaging 2.22 goals per game, but has also been giving up 4.22 against.

Troy Terry leads the Ducks with 10 total points(4 G + 6 A).

Injury News:

Jamie Drysdale will be out with a torn labrum(left shoulder) for 4-6 months the Ducks announced yesterday.

Sam Carrick was placed on a conditioning loan to San Diego.

Urho Vaakanainen suffered an upper-body injury when he slammed into the boards during a preseason game against the San Jose Sharks. He is currently on the IR.

John Moore is also on the IR with an undisclosed injury.

Roster Moves:

Pavol Regenda was reassigned to San Diego.

Glenn Gawdin was called up to Anaheim.

Jarod Hilderman signed a PTO with San Diego.

Projected Lineup 

Offense:
Max Comtois – Ryan Strome –  Troy Terry
Adam Henrique – Trevor Zegras – Frank Vatrano
Derek Grant – Isac Lundestrom – Jakob Silfverberg
Max Jones – Mason McTavish – Brett Leason

Defense:
Dmitry Kulikov – John Klingberg
Simon Benoit  – Cam Fowler
Nathan Beaulieu – Kevin Shattenkirk

In Net:
Anthony Stolarz 0-1-0 GAA 3.58 SV% .892 (Confirmed)

San Jose Outlook 

Like the Ducks, the Sharks have also had a slow start to their season. San Jose started the season with five consecutive losses. Since then they alternated wins and losses over the last six games. The Sharks have had a difficult time scoring goals only averaging 2.18 per game, which is the league worst(barely behind Anaheim). Their penalty has been excellent at 93.8% efficiency and the power play average at 15.2%. San Jose continues to look for consistency in their game.

Erik Karlsson leads the team with 11 total points(6 G + 5 A).

Projected Lineup (Per Sheng Peng)

Offense
Timo Meier – Tomas Hertl – Evgeny Svechnikov
Matthew Nieto – Logan Couture – Alexander Barabanov
Nick Bonino – Nico Sturm – Luke Kunin
Oskar Lindblom – Steven Lorentz – Kevin Labanc

Defense
Jaycob Megna – Erik Karlsson
Marc-Edouard Vlasic – Matt Benning
Mario Ferraro – Radim Simek

In Net
Kaapo Kahkonen 1-3-0 GAA 3.33 SV% .875 (Confirmed)

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November 1st, 2022