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Game 59: Ducks Host Capitals

Graphic: NHL

By Michael Walters

Anaheim(22-27-9) vs Washington(32-19-7)

Pregame Show: DucksNPucks Podcast

TV: 6:00 PM PT/9:00 PM ET, Fox Sports West & ESPN

Radio: KLAA AM 830

Post Game Show: Duck Calls with Josh Brewster AM 830

Anaheim Outlook

In the Ducks second game with Bob Murray behind the bench, the team couldn’t get much going. They lost 3-0 to Boston. Kevin Boyle got his second career NHL start and yielded two goals in the contest. He played decently but got no help offensively. Tonight the Anaheim Ducks will retire Scott Niedermayer‘s number so hopefully, the team can get a W for him.

Jakob Silfverberg leads the team with 13 goals. Ryan Getzlaf has 11 goals and leads the team with 36 total points.

Injury Updates:

John Gibson(head & back) and Chad Johnson(head) both remain on the IR.

Roster Moves:

Brian Gibbons cleared waivers yesterday.

Kevin Roy was assigned to San Diego and played last night.

Projected Lineup

Offense
Rickard Rakell – Ryan Getzlaf – Corey Perry
Daniel SprongAdam HenriqueTroy Terry
Devin ShoreDerek Grant – Jakob Silfverberg
Max JonesRyan Kesler– Carter Rowney

Defense
Hampus Lindholm – Josh Manson
Cam FowlerMichael Del Zotto
Jaycob Megna – Brandon Montour

In Net
Kevin Boyle 1-1-0, GAA 1.51, SV% .955(Unconfirmed)

Washington Outlook

The Capitals are coming off a 5-1 win over the San Jose Sharks. The Sharks got on the board first, but then it was all Washington as the scored the next five goals. Washington has gone 5-3-2 in their last 10 games and is currently in second place in the Metropolitan Division.

Alex Ovechkin leads the team with 39 goals and 66 total points.

Projected Lineup

Offense
Alex OvechkinEvgeny KuznetsovTom Wilson
Jakub VranaNicklas BackstromT.J. Oshie
Andre BurakovskyLars EllerBrett Connolly
Dmitrij JaskinChandler StephensonDevante Smith-Pelly

Defense
Michal KempnyJohn Carlson
Dmitri Orlov – Matt Niskanen
Brooks OrpikChristian Djoos

In Net
Braden Holtby 20-14-4 GAA 2.99, SV% .908 (Confirmed)

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