Game 33: Ducks Host Stars

Anaheim Ducks(16-11-5) v Dallas Stars(16-11-3)

Pregame Show: DucksNPucks Podcast

TV: 7 PM PT/10 PM ET, Fox Sports West

Radio: KLAA AM 830

Post Game Show: Duck Calls with Josh Brewster AM 830

Anaheim Outlook

The Ducks beat the Devils in a wild 6-5 shootout victory. The game saw six goals in the opening period alone. The Devils did help score the Ducks by scoring three goals on themselves in the contest. Anaheim is tied for second place in the Pacific Division with the San Jose Sharks at 37 points.

Pontus Aberg leads the team with ten goals. Ryan Getzlaf has eight goals and leads the team with 24 total points(8 G + 16 A).

Injury News

Ryan Miller and Rickard Rakell have both been placed on the injured reserve list. Rickard Rakell sustained an ankle injury in the game against Chicago. He has been wearing a walking boot and the timetable for his return is unknown. Miller was injured in the win over the Devils when Joshua Mahura crashed into the goaltender while he was defending against Taylor Hall. Miller is projected to be out for six weeks.

Roster Moves

Anaheim recalled Andrej Sustr and Jared Coreau on Monday.

Joshua Mahura and Andy Welinski were reassigned to San Diego on Monday. Mahura was then recalled yesterday.

Yesterday the Ducks claimed goalie Chad Johnson off of waivers.

Trades

On Monday Anaheim also made two trades with Toronto. The Ducks acquired Adam Cracknell for Steven Oleksy and Jeff Glass for future considerations.

For more visit: Ducks Make Two Trades

Projected Lineup

Offense
Pontus Aberg – Ryan Getzlaf – Daniel Sprong
Andrew Cogliano – Ryan Kesler – Jakob Silfverberg
Nick Ritchie  – Adam Henrique – Ondrej Kase
Brian Gibbons – Carter Rowney – Kiefer Sherwood

Defense
Jacob Larsson – Josh Manson
Brandon Montour – Hampus Lindholm
Joshua Mahura – Jake Dotchin

In Net
John Gibson 12-9-4 GAA 2.59 SV% .925(Unconfirmed)

Dallas Outlook

The Stars were on a four-game winning streak until they lost to Vegas this past Sunday. Dallas is 2-0 against Anaheim so far this season. In both games, Dallas scored five goals and used their speed to generate quality scoring chances. They will look to force the issue and work the forecheck again tonight. Dallas is currently in 4th place in the Central Division with 35 points.

Jamie Benn leads the team with 12 goals. Tyler Seguin leads the team with 26 total points(8 G + 18 A).

Projected Lineup

Offense
Jamie Benn – Tyler Seguin – Alexander Radulov
Devin Shore – Jason Spezza – Brett Ritchie
Mattias Janmark – Radek Faksa – Tyler Pitlick
Jason Dickinson – Martin Hanzal – Blake Comeau

Defense
Esa Lindell – Miro Heiskanen
Gavin Bayreuther – Roman Polak
Joel Hanley – Taylor Fedun

In Net
Ben Bishop, 12-9-4, GAA 2.27, SV% .925 (Unconfirmed)

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December 11th, 2018