Game 15: Anaheim At Vegas

By Michael Walters

Anaheim(5-6-3) at Vegas(8-1-1)

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Anaheim Outlook

The Ducks played the Golden Knights on Tuesday and lost 5-4. The Ducks got down 4-1 and rallied to tie the game, but ended up losing 5-4. Ryan Getzlaf returned after missing two games and had the game-tying goal. After the game was concluded, it was discovered that Tomas Nosek had tested positive for COVID. The NHL issued a statement yesterday that tonight’s game is scheduled to happen.

Poor starts, inconsistent play, and scoring have been issues for the Ducks this season. The Ducks average 2.00 goals a game, which ranks 30th in the league. They give up 2.71 against per game, which is 14th in the NHL. The power play is only 9.4% efficient, which ranks 29th in the NHL. The penalty kill is ranked 3rd in the league at 86.5%.

Max Comtois leads the team in scoring with five goals.

Team News:

Josh Manson(oblique muscle) and Sonny Milano(upper-body) are both on the IR.

John Gibson suffered a facial laceration as a result of a collision in practice on Monday per Alyson Lozoff. As a result Ryan Miller started in the last game, but Gibson is expected to start tonight.

Lukas Dostal were reassigned to the Gulls.

Andrew Agozzino, David Backes, Max Jones, and Andy Welinski were promoted to the roster.

Vinni Lettieri, Sam Steel, and Anthony Stolarz were reassigned to the taxi squad.

Taxi Squad:

Kodie Curran
Vinni Lettieri
Sam Steel
Anthony Stolarz

Projected Lineup

Offense:
Adam Henrique – Ryan Getzlaf– Troy Terry
Max Jones – Derek Grant – Jakob Silfverberg
Max Comtois  – Isac Lundestrom – Rickard Rakell
Nicolas Deslauriers – David Backes – Carter Rowney

Defense:
Hampus Lindholm – Kevin Shattenkirk
Cam Fowler – Jani Hakanpaa
Ben Hutton – Jacob Larsson

In Net:
John Gibson 4-4-3 GAA 2.48, SV% .918 (Confirmed)

Vegas Outlook

The Golden Knights got out to a big 4-1 lead against the Ducks on Tuesday, but then gave up three straight goals in the third period. Vegas was able to get a late goal and pull out a 5-4 victory. Vegas leads the West Division with a 8-1-1 record.

The Golden Knights average 3.70 per game, which is 4th best in the league. They give up 2.50 goals against per game, which is 6th best in the NHL. Their power play is ranked 20th at 15.2% efficient. The penalty is 81.8% efficient, which is 12th in the NHL.

Max Pacioretty leds the team in scoring with six goals.

Projected Lineup

Offense
Max Pacioretty – Chandler Stephenson – Mark Stone
Jonathan Marchessault – William Karlsson – Reilly Smith
Alex Tuch – Cody Glass – Nicolas Roy
William Carrier – Tomas Nosek – Ryan Reaves

Defense
Alec Martinez – Shea Theodore
Nicolas Hague – Zach Whitecloud
Nick Holden – Dylan Coghlan

Goalie
Marc-Andre Fleury 5-0-0, GAA 1.80, SV% .920 (Confirmed)

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February 11th, 2021