Game 8: Ducks Visit Las Vegas

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By Michael Walters

Anaheim Ducks(5-1-1) vs Vegas Golden Knights (3-4-0)

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Anaheim Outlook

The Anaheim Ducks currently sit at 5-1-1 after beating the New York Islanders 4-1. Ryan Kesler turned in a two-goal performance and had a message for his doubters after the game as he said his performance was a “big middle figure” to them. He is tied with Adam Henrique and Jakob Silfverberg for the team lead in scoring with three goals.

Pontus Aberg was recalled yesterday and Tory Terry was sent down to San Diego. Terry and Max Jones both played last night in the Gulls 4-2 win. Terry had two goals in the game. It was Jones’ first game of the season since injuring his thumb during the summer.

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Ryan Getzlaf skated with Isac Lundestrom and Rickard Rakell yesterday. He could be in tonight according to Elliott Teaford of the OC Register. The Ducks continue to find ways to win, but they need to work on their face-offs and try to create more shots on goal. Their face-off winning percentage is 44.4%, which is ranked 29th in the league. Anaheim has the lowest shots on goal average per game at 24.

Projected Lineup

Offense

Isac Lundestrom – Ryan Getzlaf – Rickard Rakell
Andrew Cogliano – Ryan Kesler – Pontus Aberg
Max Comtois – Adam Henrique – Kiefer Sherwood
Joseph Blandisi –Sam Steel – Ben Street

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

In Net
John Gibson 4-1-0 GAA 1.89 SV% .948 (Confirmed)

Vegas Outlook

The Golden Knights haven’t had the start to the season that wanted dropping four of their first seven games. Vegas is a tale of two different teams. If they hold their opponents to two goals or less, then they are 3-0. When their opponents score three or more goals, then they are 0-4. If they can keep this a tight game tonight, then they have a chance to win. Jon Marchessault leads the team with eight total points(4 G + 4 A). Cody Eakin is second in scoring with three goals.

Projected Lineup

Offense
Jon Marchessault – William Karlsson – Reilly Smith
Max Pacioretty – Erik Haula – Tomas Hyka
Ryan Carpenter – Cody Eakin – Tomas Nosek
William Carrier – Pierre-Edouard Bellemare – Ryan Reaves

Defense
Brayden McNabb – Colin Miller
Shea Theodore – Nick Holden
Jonathon Merrill – Brad Hunt

In Net
Marc-Andre Fleury 3-3-0 GAA 2.70 SV% .896 (Projected)

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October 20th, 2018