Game 61: Ducks Visit Flames

By Michael Walters

Anaheim(24-27-9) vs Calgary(37-16-7)

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Anaheim Outlook

In the Bob Murray coaching era, the Ducks are 3-1-0. Anaheim is coming off a 4-0 win over the Minnesota Wild. Jakob Silfverberg scored his 16th goal. Corey Perry scored another goal and Ryan Kesler finally got the monkey off his back with a goal of his own. Max Jones got an assist, which was his first NHL point.

Jakob Silfverberg leads the team with 16 goals. Ryan Getzlaf has 11 goals and leads the team with 39 total points.

Injury Updates:

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

Roster Moves:

Patrick Eaves was placed on waivers and cleared them. He has been assigned to San Diego.

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 6-2-1, GAA 2.39, SV% .929(Unconfirmed)

Calgary Outlook

The Flames are currently on a three-game winning streak beating Pittsburgh, Arizona, and the New York Islanders. Calgary currently sits in first place in the Pacific Division, just one point ahead of the San Jose Sharks.

Johnny Gaudreau leads the team with 30 goals and 79 total points.

Projected Lineup

Offense
Johnny Gaudreau – Sean Monahan – Matthew Tkachuk
Michael Frolik – Mikael Backlund – Elias Lindholm
Sam Bennett – Mark Jankowski – Austin Czarnik
Andrew Mangiapane – Derek Ryan – Garnet Hathaway

Defense
Mark Giordano – T.J. Brodie
Noah Hanifin – Travis Hamonic
Oliver Kylington – Rasmus Andersson

In Net
David Rittich 20-5-5 GAA 2.66, SV% .911 (Unconfirmed)

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