Game 8: Anaheim At New Jersey

Anaheim (3-3-1) at New Jersey (5-4-2)

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Anaheim Outlook

The Anaheim Ducks played the New York Rangers last night and lost 2-1. The Rangers scored twice in the third period to take 2-0 lead. The Ducks were able to get one goal, but couldn’t tie up the game. Anaheim had a slow start to the contest, but played much better in the second half.

An early concern for Anaheim has been special teams play. The Ducks are currently 8.3% efficient with the extra man. Shorthanded they are sitting at 78.9% efficiency. The Ducks at even strength have a CF% of 43.93% and a FF% of 44.79%.

Troy Terry leads the team in scoring with four goals.

Team/Injury News:

John Gibson (appendix) has been practicing, but the timeline for his return is unknown.

Projected Lineup (From Last Game)

Offense:
Trevor Zegras – Leo Carlsson – Robby Fabbri
Cutter Gauthier – Mason McTavish – Troy Terry
Frank Vatrano – Isac Lundestrom – Alex Killorn
Ross Johnston – Ryan Strome – Brett Leason

Defense:

Cam Fowler – Olen Zellweger
Brian Dumoulin – Tristan Luneau
Pavel Mintyukov – Radko Gudas

In Net:
James Reimer 0-1-0 GAA 3.00 SV% .906 (Confirmed)

New Jersey Outlook 

The Devils are currently on a four game losing streak. They lost to Washington 6-5 in OT and then lost 8-5 to Tampa Bay. New Jersey then lost back-to-back contests to Detroit 5-3 and the New York Islanders 4-3 in OT. Prior to the losing streak, the Devils had won five of their first seven games.

Nico Hischier leads the team with 8 goals.

Projected Lineup 

Offense
Timo Meier – Nico Hischier – Dawson Mercer
Ondrej Palat – Jack Hughes – Jesper Bratt
Paul Cotter – Erik Haula – Stefan Noesen
Tomas Tatar – Curtis Lazar – Kurtis MacDermid

Defense
Brenden Dillon – Dougie Hamilton
Jonas Siegenthaler – Johnathan Kovacevic
Luke Hughes – Brett Pesce

In Net:
Jacob Markstrom 3-3-1 GA 3.15 SV% .891 (Unconfirmed)

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October 27th, 2024