Game 75: Anaheim At Seattle
Anaheim (23-41-10) at Seattle (40-25-8)
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Anaheim Outlook
The Ducks are coming off a 5-1 loss to the Colorado Avalanche. Anaheim was able to score first, but Colorado scored twice in the opening period with the second goal coming with just 8 seconds to go. The Avs scored twice early in the second period to make it a 4-1 score and they never looked back. Trevor Zegras was injured in the game and did not play in the third period.
The team has been averaging 2.55 goals per game, but has also been giving up 4.03 against. They are 16.6% efficient with the extra man and 73.1% efficient on the penalty kill. Anaheim also gives up on average 39.0 shots per game which is the most in the league. They average 28.5 shots on goal.
Trevor Zegras leads the Ducks with 59 total points(22 G + 37 A).
Injury News:
Trevor Zegras is listed as day-to-day with a lower body injury.
Adam Henrique(knee) is not with the team on this road trip according to Lisa Dillman.
Troy Terry is also not with the team on the road trip. His wife could be delivering earlier than expected. The plan is for Terry to stay home and be available for the Ducks remaining home games according to Head Coach Dallas Eakins.
Jamie Drysdale has been skating at practice, but he won’t return this season according to head coach Dallas Eakins.
Anthony Stolarz had knee surgery recently. The estimated recovery time is 6-8 weeks.
Roster Moves:
Andrej Sustr was recalled from San Diego.
Projected Lineup
Offense:
Max Comtois – Ryan Strome – Frank Vatrano
Brock McGinn – Derek Grant – Jakob Silfverberg
Max Jones – Mason McTavish – Brett Leason
Nikita Nesterenko – Isac Lundestrom – Sam Carrick
Defense:
Cam Fowler – Scott Harrington
Simon Benoit – Kevin Shattenkirk
Nathan Beaulieu – Colton White
In Net:
Lukas Dostal 4-6-2 GAA 3.85 SV% .899 (Confirmed)
Seattle Outlook
The Kraken are coming off a 5-1 loss to the Minnesota Wild. Seattle has gone 4-4-2 in their last 10 games. The Kraken are currently holding down the first wild card spot in the Western Conference.
Seattle averages 3.48 goals per game and they give up 3.18 against. They have been 19.0% efficient on the power play and 74.9% efficient on the penalty kill.
Vince Dunn leads the team in total points with 61(13 G + 48 A)
Projected Lineup
Offense
Jared McCann – Matthew Beniers – Jordan Eberle
Jaden Schwartz – Alexander Wennberg – Morgan Geekie
Eeli Tolvanen – Yanni Gourde – Oliver Bjorkstrand
Brandon Tanev – Ryan Donato – Daniel Sprong
Defense
Vince Dunn – Adam Larsson
Jamie Oleksiak – William Borgen
Carson Soucy – Justin Schultz
In Net
Philipp Grubauer 14-13-4 GAA 3.05 SV% .889 (Unconfirmed)
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March 29th, 2023