Game 22: Ducks vs Kings

Anaheim (9-9-3) vs Los Angeles (11-7-3)

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Anaheim Outlook

The Ducks completed a set of back-to-back games against the Seattle Kraken. Anaheim was ahead 2-1 on Monday night heading into the third period, but Seattle score two quick scores and won 3-2. Leo Carlsson was knocked out of the game by a cheap shot by Tye Kartye.

The Ducks then went to Seattle and beat them 5-2. Anaheim took a 2-0 lead and then Seattle rallied to tie the game at two. The Ducks then scored the next three goals to go on and win.

Anaheim has been getting contributions offensively from several players as of late.

Brett Leason has 8 points ( 3 G + 5 A) in his last 8 games.

Alex Killorn has 7 points (2 G + 5 A) in his last 7 games.

Trevor Zegras has 7 points (3 G + 4 A) in his last 6 games.

Olen Zellweger has 6 points (2 G + 4 A) in his last 6 games.

Cutter Gauthier has 3 goals in his last 6 games.

By The Numbers:
Goals For: 2.62
Goals Against: 2.95
Power Play: 15.6%
Penalty Kill: 74.1%

Corsi For
Even Strength: 43.96%
Overall: 44.94%

Fenwick For
Even Strength: 44.50%
Overall: 45.19%

Troy Terry and Leo Carlsson lead the team in scoring with six goals.

Team/Injury News:

Leo Carlsson is day-to-day with an upper-body injury.

Cam Fowler (upper-body) has resumed practicing, but is still listed on the IR.

Urho Vaakanainen (upper-body) has not been practicing.

Brock McGinn (lower-body) has not been practicing and was placed on the IR.

Robby Fabbri had surgery on his meniscus and is expected to be out six weeks.

Projected Lineup

Offense:
Trevor Zegras – Mason McTavish – Alex Killorn
Frank Vatrano – Ryan Strome – Troy Terry
Cutter Gauthier  – Isac Lundestrom – Brett Leason
Ross Johnston – Jansen Harkins – Sam Colangelo

Defense:
Brian Dumoulin – Drew Helleson
Pavel Mintyukov – Radko Gudas
Jackson LaCombe – Olen Zellweger

In Net:
John Gibson 4-0-1 GAA 2.57 SV% .925 (Confirmed)

Los Angeles Outlook 

The Kings are coming off a 4-1 against the Winnipeg Jets at home. LA is 7-2-1 at home and 5-5-0 in their last 10 games. The Kings and Ducks met back on October 20th and battled to a scoreless tie after two periods. The Kings then scored four times in the third period and went on to win 4-1.

By The Numbers:
Goals For: 3.00
Goals Against: 2.78
Power Play: 16.2%
Penalty Kill: 79.0%

Corsi For
Even Strength: 53.78%
Overall: 53.90%

Fenwick For
Even Strength: 55.09%
Overall: 55.04%

Adrian Kempe leads the team in scoring with 11 goals.

Projected Lineup 

Offense
Warren Foegele – Anze Kopitar – Adrian Kempe
Alex Turcotte – Quinton Byfield – Tanner Jeannot
Kevin Fiala – Phillip Danault – Alex Laferriere
Andre Lee – Samuel Helenius – Trevor Lewis

Defense
Michael Anderson – Vladislav Gavrikov
Joel Edmundson – Brandt Clarke
Jacob Moverare – Jordan Spence

In Net:
Erik Portillo 0-0-0 GA 0.00 SV% .000 (Confirmed)

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November 29th, 2024