Game 9: Ducks Host Sabres

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By Michael Walters

Anaheim Ducks(5-2-1) vs Buffalo Sabres (4-4-0)

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Anaheim Outlook

The Anaheim Ducks currently sit at 5-2-1 after losing last night to Vegas. The Ducks did a better job in the face-0ff circle winning 59% of their draws. They were outshot 45 to 18 and couldn’t get anything going on the power play. Today is the Paul Kariya retirement ceremony so hopefully, the Ducks turn in a better performance. Adam Henrique, Ryan Kesler, and Jakob Silfverberg are all tied for the team lead in goals with three. 

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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
Ryan Miller 1-0-0 GAA 1.5 SV% .946 (Unconfirmed)

Buffalo Outlook

The Sabres have split the eight games they have played, winning four and losing four. Last night they took it to the Los Angeles Kings beating them 5-1. Jeff Skinner recorded a hat trick and Jack Eichel has three assists. Skinner leads the team with four goals. Eichel And Conor Sheary both have three goals. The Sabres have been a tale of two teams. When Buffalo loses they give up four or more goals. In their four wins, they have held their opponents to two goals or less.

Projected Lineup

Offense
Jeff Skinner – Jack Eichel – Jason Pominville
Conor Sheary – Vladimir Sobotka – Sam Reinhart
Evan Rodrigues – Casey Mittelstadt – Kyle Okposo
Patrik Berglund – Johan Larsson – Zemgus Girgensons

Defense
Jake McCabe – Rasmus Ristolainen
Marco Scandella – Zach Bogosian
Rasmus Dahlin – Casey Nelson

In Net
Carter Hutton, 2-4-0 GAA 3.27 SV% .906 (Unconfirmed)

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October 21st, 2018