Game 77: Anaheim At Calgary
Anaheim (23-43-10) at Calgary (44-23-9)
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TV: 5 PM PT, Bally Sports
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Anaheim Outlook
The Ducks are coming off a 6-0 loss to the Edmonton Oilers last night. Anaheim was able to hang with Edmonton in the opening period and only found themselves down 1-0. The Oilers then dropped three goals in the second to make it a 4-0 game and they never looked back after that.
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
Brock McGinn – Derek Grant – Jakob Silfverberg
Max Comtois – Isac Lundestrom – Sam Carrick
Max Jones – Mason McTavish – Brett Leason
Defense:
Cam Fowler – Scott Harrington
Simon Benoit – Kevin Shattenkirk
Nathan Beaulieu – Colton White
In Net:
Lukas Dostal 4-7-2 GAA 3.73 SV% .899 (Confirmed)
Calgary Outlook
The Flames are coming off a 5-4 overtime win against the Vancouver Canucks. Calgary is on a three game winning streak and have gone 6-2-2 in their last 10 games. They are currently two points out of the final wild card spot in the Western Conference.
Calgary averages 3.16 goals per game and they give up 3.07 against. They have been 20.3% efficient on the power play and 81.8% efficient on the penalty kill.
Tyler Toffoli leads the team in total points with 69(33 G + 36 A)
Projected Lineup
Offense
Andrew Mangiapane – Elias Lindholm – Tyler Toffoli
Jonathan Huberdeau – Mikael Backlund – Blake Coleman
Jakob Pelletier – Nazem Kadri – Dillon Dube
Nick Ritchie Adam Ruzicka – Trevor Lewis
Defense
MacKenzie Weegar – Rasmus Andersson
Noah Hanifin – Chris Tanev
Nikita Zadorov – Troy Stecher
In Net
Dan Vladar 13-16-5 GAA 2.91 SV% .896 (Unconfirmed)
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April 2nd, 2023