Game 6: Ducks At Blues

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By Michael Walters

Anaheim Ducks(3-1-1) vs St. Louis Blues (1-1-2)

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Anaheim Outlook

The Anaheim Ducks built a 3-0 lead last night on goals by Jakob Silfverberg, Kiefer Sherwood, and Adam Henrique. The Dallas Stars then roared back with three goals in just under three minutes in the second period. The Stars would add another goal and carry a 4-3 lead into the third. The Ducks tried to tie the game in the third but ultimately lost 5-3. An unforgettable second period doomed Anaheim as they gave up 30 shots in that period alone. So far this season the Ducks have been leaning heavily on John Gibson and it caught up with them last night. The team needs to play better in front of him moving forward.

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Jakob Silfverberg leads the team with six total points(2 G + 4 A). He and Max Comtois lead the team with two goals. Ryan Getzlaf did practice on his own yesterday, but it’s not likely he plays tonight. He is day-to-day with a groin injury. Ryan Miller should get the start in net. He did play the third period last night. Gibson’s night was done after facing 44 shots in just two periods.

Projected Lineup

Offense
Max Comtois – Adam Henrique – Jakob Silfverberg
Andrew Cogliano – Ryan Kesler –Rickard Rakell
Isac Lundestrom – Sam Steel – Kiefer Sherwood
Brian Gibbons – Ben Street – Joseph Blandisi

Defense
Cam Fowler – Josh Manson
Hampus Lindholm – Brandon Montour
Marcus Pettersson – Luke Schenn

In Net
Ryan Miller 0-0-0 GAA 0.00  SV% 1.000 (Projected)

St. Louis Outlook

The St. Louis Blues are 1-1-2 through four games. The Blues played the Chicago Blackhawks last night and lost 4-3 in overtime. The Blues got down early 2-0, but Brayden Schenn and David Perron combined for three goals to give St. Louis a brief led in the third period. The Blackhawks did even things up to force overtime. In the extra session, it appeared both teams were heading for a shootout, but Alex DeBrincat scored with nine seconds to go to give Chicago the win.

David Perron leads the team with four goals. Brayden Schenn leads the team in total points(1 G + 4 A). Chad Johnson will make his season debut tonight since Jake Allen played last night.

Projected Lineup

Offense
Pat Maroon – Ryan O’Reilly – Vladimir Tarasenko
Sammy Blais – Brayden Schenn – David Perron
Alex Steen – Tyler Bozak – Jordan Kyrou
Ivan Barbashev – Robert Thomas – Chris Thorburn

Defense
Joel Edmundson – Alex Pietrangelo
Jay Bouwmeester – Colton Parayko
Robert Bortuzzo – Jordan Schmaltz

In Net
Chad Johnson 0-0-0 GAA 0.00 SV% .000 (Confirmed)

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October 14th, 2018