Game 60: Anaheim At Carolina

Anaheim (18-34-7) at Carolina (39-10-8)

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Anaheim Outlook

The Ducks ended their six game losing streak with a 4-2 win over the Washington Capitals. The Ducks got down twice by one goal and came back each time to tie the score. Eventually the Ducks went ahead in the third period for good with a goal by Jakob Silfverberg. Derek Grant added an empty net goal to solidify the victory.

The team has been averaging 2.47 goals per game, but has also been giving up 4.15 against. They are 16.0% efficient with the extra man and 72.8% efficient on the penalty kill, both ranking at the bottom of the league. Anaheim also gives up on average 39.6. shots per game which is the most in the league. They average around 30 shots on goal per game(29.4).

Trevor Zegras leads the Ducks with 48 total points(19 G + 29 A).

Injury News:

Adam Henrique was placed on the IR. He is listed as week-to-week.

Urho Vaakanainen (lower-body injury) remains on the IR.

Projected Lineup 

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

Defense:
Cam Fowler – Dmitry Kulikov
Nathan Beaulieu – Colton White
Simon Benoit  – Kevin Shattenkirk

In Net:
John Gibson 11-23-6 GAA 4.01 SV% .900 (Unconfirmed)

Carolina Outlook 

The Hurricanes shutout the Ottawa Senators last night by a 4-0 final. It an odd bit of scheduling they will play the Ducks tonight in back-to-back home games. Carolina has won five games in a row and have gone 9-1-0 in their last 10 games. They are currently in first place in the Metropolitan Division.

Carolina averages 3.39 goals per game and they give up 2.56 against. They have been 19.8% efficient on the power play and 82.5% efficient on the penalty kill.

Sebastian Aho leads the team in goals with 25.

Projected Lineup 

Offense
Andrei Svechnikov – Sebastian Aho – Seth Jarvis
Teuvo Teravainen – Jesperi Kotkaniemi – Martin Necas
Jordan Martinook – Jordan Staal – Jesper Fast
Stefan Noesen – Paul Stastny – Derek Stepan

Defense
Jaccob Slavin – Brent Burns
Brady Skjei – Brett Pesce
Calvin de Haan – Jalen Chatfield

In Net
Frederik Andersen 14-4-0 GAA 2.43 SV% .908 (Unconfirmed)

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February 25th, 2023