Game 60: Ducks Visit Wild

By Michael Walters

Anaheim(23-27-9) vs Minnesota(27-26-6)

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Anaheim Outlook

The Ducks retired Scott Niedermayer‘s number this past Sunday and didn’t disappoint on the ice as they beat the Capitals 5-2. Jakob Silfverberg and Adam Henrique both scored two goals and Corey Perry got his first of the season. Ryan Miller got the win making him the winningest US-born goalie in the NHL. Cam Fowler got an assist in the contest which put him past Scotty for the leader among Ducks defensemen in assists.

Jakob Silfverberg leads the team with 15 goals. Ryan Getzlaf has 11 goals and leads the team with 38 total points.

Injury Updates:

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

Roster Moves:

Patrick Eaves has been placed on waivers.

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
Ryan Miller 5-2-1, GAA 2.64, SV% .922(Confirmed)

Minnesota Outlook

The Wild are coming off a 4-0 loss to the St. Louis Blues. Minnesota couldn’t get much going in that contest and has gone 2-5-3 in their last 10 games. The Wild are currently in the final wild-card spot in the Western Conference with three teams one point behind them(Chicago, Colorado, and Vancouver). The Ducks are five points behind the Wild.

Zach Parise leads the team with 23 goals and 49 total points.

Projected Lineup

Offense
Jason Zucker – Eric Staal – Charlie Coyle
Zach Parise – Mikael Granlund – Luke Kunin
Jordan Greenway – Joel Eriksson Ek – Marcus Foligno
Kyle Rau – Eric Fehr – Brad Hunt

Defense
Ryan Suter – Jared Spurgeon
Jonas Brodin – Greg Pateryn
Nick Seeler – Anthony Bitetto

In Net
Devan Dubnyk 21-20-5 GAA 2.67, SV% .909 (Confirmed)

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