Game 59: Ducks Host Capitals
By Michael Walters
Anaheim(22-27-9) vs Washington(32-19-7)
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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 Sprong – Adam Henrique – Troy Terry
Devin Shore – Derek Grant – Jakob Silfverberg
Max Jones – Ryan Kesler– Carter Rowney
Defense
Hampus Lindholm – Josh Manson
Cam Fowler –Michael 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 Ovechkin – Evgeny Kuznetsov – Tom Wilson
Jakub Vrana –Nicklas Backstrom – T.J. Oshie
Andre Burakovsky – Lars Eller – Brett Connolly
Dmitrij Jaskin – Chandler Stephenson – Devante Smith-Pelly
Defense
Michal Kempny – John Carlson
Dmitri Orlov – Matt Niskanen
Brooks Orpik – Christian Djoos
In Net
Braden Holtby 20-14-4 GAA 2.99, SV% .908 (Confirmed)
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