Game 76: Anaheim At Edmonton

Anaheim (23-42-10) at Edmonton (44-23-9)

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TV: 7 PM PT, Bally Sports

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Anaheim Outlook

The Ducks are coming off a 4-1 loss to the Seattle Kraken. Anaheim got down by two goals early in the game and then they were able to pull within one in the second period. Seattle eventually pulled away late in the third period. Lukas Dostal played a solid game stopping 35 of 38 shots on goal.

The team has been averaging 2.51 goals per game, but has also been giving up 4.04 against. They are 16.2% efficient with the extra man and 72.8% efficient on the penalty kill. Anaheim also gives up on average 39.1 shots per game which is the most in the league. They average 28.4 shots on goal.

Trevor Zegras leads the Ducks with 59 total points(22 G + 37 A).

Injury News:

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.

Projected Lineup 

Offense:
Frank Vatrano – Trevor Zegras – Ryan Strome
Max Jones  – Mason McTavish – Max Comtois
Nikita Nesterenko – Isac Lundestrom – Jakob Silfverberg
Brock McGinn – Derek Grant – Jayson Megna

Defense:
Cam Fowler – Scott Harrington
Simon Benoit – Kevin Shattenkirk
Nathan Beaulieu – Colton White

In Net:
John Gibson 14-29-8 GAA 3.95 SV% .900 (Confirmed)

Edmonton Outlook 

The Oilers are coming off a 2-0 win against the Los Angeles Kings. Edmonton has won three games in a row and have gone 8-1-1 in their last 10 games. The Oilers are in second place behind the Vegas Golden Knights by just two points.

Edmonton averages 3.95 goals per game and they give up 3.29 against. They have been 32.4% efficient on the power play and 75.9% efficient on the penalty kill.

Connor McDavid leads the team in total points with 144(61 G + 83 A)

Projected Lineup 

Offense
Evander Kane – Connor McDavid – Mattias Janmark
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins – Leon Draisaitl – Zach Hyman
Warren Foegele – Nick Bjugstad – Kailer Yamamoto
Klim Kostin – Devin Shore – Derek Ryan

Defense
Darnell Nurse – Cody Ceci
Mattias Ekholm – Evan Bouchard
Brett Kulak – Vincent Desharnais

In Net
Jack Campbell 19-9-4 GAA 3.59 SV% .882 (Confirmed)

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April 1st, 2023