Game 71: Ducks Host Predators

Graphic: NHL

By Michael Walters

Anaheim(27-34-9) vs Nashville(39-26-5)

Pregame Show: DucksNPucks Podcast

TV: 7:00 PM PT/10:00 PM ET, Fox Sports West/ESPN

Radio: KLAA AM 830

Post Game Show: Duck Calls with Josh Brewster AM 830

Anaheim Outlook

The Ducks are coming off a 3-2 loss to the Los Angeles Kings this past Sunday. Anaheim got off to a slow start and found themselves down 3-1 after the first period. The Ducks did play better in the second half of the contest, but they were only able to score one more goal. Ryan Kesler(hip) missed his second game in a row.

Ryan Getzlaf lead the team in assists (29) and points (40) while Jakob Silfverberg has a team-leading 19 goals this season.

Injury Updates:

Brendan Guhle is still day-to-day with an upper-body injury. He is progressing well according to assistant coach Marty Wilford.

Projected Lineup

Offense:
Max Jones – Ryan Getzlaf – Daniel Sprong
Rickard Rakell –Devin Shore –  Jakob Silfverberg
Nick Ritchie – Adam Henrique – Troy Terry
Derek Grant – Carter Rowney – Corey Perry

Defense:
Hampus Lindholm – Josh Manson
Cam Fowler – Jaycob Megna
Jacob Larsson – Korbinian Holzer

In Net:
John Gibson 19-21-8, GAA 2.90, SV% .915 (Confirmed)

Nashville Outlook

The Predators are currently in second place in the Central Division. They sit just one point behind Winnipeg, but the Jets do have two games in hand. Nashville has gone 5-5-0 in their last 10 games. They haven’t played since Saturday when they lost 5-3 to the Carolina Hurricanes. They got down 3-1 and tried to rally, but came up short. Nashville did acquire Wayne Simmonds at the trade deadline. He has one assist in five games played with the Predators.

Viktor Arvidsson leads the team in scoring with 28 goals. He missed Monday’s practice and might not play tonight. Ryan Johansen leads the team in total points with 55(11 G + 44 A).

Projected Lineup

Offense:
Filip Forsberg – Ryan Johansen – Wayne Simmonds
Mikael Granlund – Nick Bonino – Craig Smith
Brian Boyle – Kyle Turris – Colton Sissons
Cody McLeod – Calle Jarnkrok – Rocco Grimaldi

Defense:
Roman Josi – Ryan Ellis
Mattias Ekholm – P.K. Subban
Matt Irwin – Yannick Weber

In Net:
Pekka Rinne 24-17-3, GAA 2.53, SV% .913 (Projected)

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March 12th, 2019