Game 78: Edmonton At Anaheim

Edmonton (46-23-9) at Anaheim (23-44-10)

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Anaheim Outlook

The Ducks return home after a rough road trip that saw them go winless losing all three games on the trip. Anaheim will get back Troy Terry in the lineup, who did not travel with the team as his wife is expecting to deliver their child soon. There is a chance Adam Henrique could play as well tonight.

The team has been averaging 2.49 goals per game, but has also been giving up 4.08 against. They are 15.9% efficient with the extra man and 72.6% efficient on the penalty kill. Anaheim also gives up on average 39.2 shots per game which is the most in the league. They average 28.4 shots on goal.

Trevor Zegras leads the Ducks with 60 total points(22 G + 38 A).

Injury News:

Troy Terry will play tonight.

Adam Henrique has been removed from the IR and will play tonight.

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:

Olle Eriksson Ek was recalled from San Diego and will be the backup in net tonight. John Gibson is out due to feeling ill.

Projected Lineup 

Offense:
Frank Vatrano – Trevor Zegras – Ryan Strome
Adam Henrique – Mason McTavish – Troy Terry
Max Jones – Isac Lundestrom – Brock McGinn
Max Comtois – Derek Grant – Jakob Silfverberg

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

In Net:
Lukas Dostal 4-8-2 GAA 3.89 SV% .899 (Confirmed)

Edmonton Outlook 

The Oilers beat the LA Kings last night for their fifth win in a row and now lead them by one point in the standings. Edmonton is holding down second place in the Pacific Division, just three points behind Vegas. All three teams have four games left to play in the season. The Oilers have gone 9-0-1 in their last 10 games.

Edmonton averages 3.97 goals per game and they give up 3.25 against. They have been 32.4% efficient on the power play and 76.1% efficient on the penalty kill.

Connor McDavid leads the team in total points with 146(62 G + 84 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 20-9-4 GAA 3.48 SV% .886 (Unconfirmed)

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April 5th, 2023