Game 36: Ducks At Rangers
By Michael Walters
Anaheim Ducks(19-11-5) @ New York Rangers(14-13-5)
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Anaheim Outlook
The Ducks pulled out another come from behind win against the Pittsburgh Penguins yesterday. The Penguins built a 2-0 in the first period, but then it was all Anaheim after that. The Ducks scored four straight goals to win 4-2. Anaheim is currently on a four-game winning streak and a six-game road winning streak. Anaheim has won nine of their last 10 games and is currently in second place in the Pacific Division with 43 points.
Pontus Aberg leads the team with ten goals. Ryan Getzlaf has nine goals and leads the team with 28 total points(9 G + 18 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.
Cam Fowler has been working out and improving, but both him and Rakell will not be available on this road trip.
Roster Moves/Trades
Last week Anaheim made two trades with Toronto. The Ducks acquired Adam Cracknell for Steven Oleksy and Jeff Glass for future considerations. Cracknell and Glass have both been assigned to San Diego. Chad Johnson, who was picked up on waivers, is currently Gibson’s backup.
For more visit: Ducks Make Two Trades
Projected Lineup
Offense
Pontus Aberg – Ryan Getzlaf – Ondrej Kase
Andrew Cogliano – Ryan Kesler – Jakob Silfverberg
Nick Ritchie – Adam Henrique – Daniel Sprong
Brian Gibbons – Carter Rowney – Kiefer Sherwood
Defense
Jacob Larsson – Josh Manson
Brandon Montour – Hampus Lindholm
Joshua Mahura – Jake Dotchin
In Net
John Gibson 15-9-4 GAA 2.52 SV% .927(Unconfirmed)
New York Outlook
The Rangers last played on Sunday against the Vegas Knights losing 4-3 in overtime. New York scored in the opening minute of the game, but Vegas battled back and the teams were tied at three by the end of regulation. Alex Tuch scored in OT to give Vegas the win. The Rangers average 2.78 goals per game but give 3.28 against per game, which is the 7th highest in the league. The Rangers penalty kill is 75.7%, which is 26th in the league. New York will look to pick things up defensively while trying to avoid the penalty box.
Chris Kreider leads the team with 15 goals. Mika Zibanejad leads the team with 29 total points(11 G + 18 A).
Projected Lineup
Offense
Filip Chytil – Mika Zibanejad – Mats Zuccarello
Chris Kreider – Kevin Hayes – Pavel Buchnevich
Vladislav Namestnikov – Brett Howden – Jimmy Vesey
Lias Andersson – Boo Nieves – Ryan Strome
Defense
Marc Staal – Neal Pionk
Adam McQuaid – Brendan Smith
Brady Skjei – Anthony DeAngelo
In Net
Alexandar Georgiev 4-4-0, GAA 3.36, SV% .899 (Confirmed)
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December 18th, 2018