Game 32: Anaheim At Edmonton

Anaheim (8-20-3) at Edmonton (17-13-1)

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TV: 1 PM PT, Bally Sports West

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Anaheim Outlook

The Ducks put together a great performance on Thursday night against Montreal. Anaheim was able to get out to an early lead and when the Canadiens started a rally, the Ducks were able to answer back. Lukas Dostal was solid in net and the power play continues to improve. If the Ducks need a blue print or road map for winning games, then they got it against Montreal.

The team has been averaging 2.35 goals per game, but has also been giving up 4.19 against. The Ducks have struggled on special teams this season. They are 15.1% efficient with the extra man and 67.3% efficient on the penalty kill, both ranking at the bottom of the league. Anaheim also gives up on average 37.3 shots per game which is the most in the league. They average around 30 shots on goal per game(30.1).

Troy Terry leads the Ducks with 28 total points(12 G + 16 A).

Injury News:

Max Jones is listed as day-to-day with an upper body injury.

John Gibson is dealing with a lower-body injury.

Anthony Stolarz has a lower body injury and has been placed on the IR.

Isac Lundestrom has a fractured finger and will be out for six weeks. He has been placed on the IR.

Derek Grant (lower-body) is questionable to play tonight.

Projected Lineup 

Offense:
Adam Henrique – Trevor Zegras –  Troy Terry
Frank Vatrano – Ryan Strome – Jakob Silfverberg
Max Comtois – Mason McTavish – Brett Leason
Sam Carrick  – Jayson Megna

Defense:
Cam Fowler – Dmitry Kulikov
Simon Benoit – John Klingberg
Urho Vaakanainen – Kevin Shattenkirk
Colton White

In Net:
Lukas Dostal 1-1-0 GAA 4.02 SV% .872 (Confirmed)

Edmonton Outlook 

The Oilers lost in their last game against the St. Louis Blues. Edmonton had built a 3-1 lead halfway the third period, but St. Louis was able to rally and tie the game with only 20 seconds left to go. The game eventually went to a shootout and Jordan Kyrou scored the only goal to give the Blues the win. Edmonton has gone 6-3-1 in their last 10 games and is currently in 4th place in the Pacific Division.

Edmonton averages 3.61 goals per game(tied for 4th best) and they give up 3.39 against. They have the league best power play (31.9% efficiency), but their penalty kill(73.3% efficiency) is sub par.

Connor McDavid leads the team with 60 total points(27 G + 33 A).

Projected Lineup 

Offense
Leon Draisaitl – Connor McDavid – Zach Hyman
Mattias Janmark – Ryan Nugent-Hopkins – Kailer Yamamoto
Dylan Holloway – James Hamblin – Jesse Puljujarvi
Klim Kostin – Devin Shore – Derek Ryan

Defense
Darnell Nurse – Cody Ceci
Brett Kulak – Tyson Barrie
Philip Broberg – Evan Bouchard

In Net
Jack Campbell 8-6-0 GAA 4.04 SV% .875 (Unconfirmed)

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December 17th, 2022