Game 16: Anaheim At San Jose
By Michael Walters
Anaheim(6-6-3) at San Jose(5-7-1)
Pregame Show: DucksNPucks Podcast
TV: 7:30 PM PT/10:30 PM ET, Fox Sports West
Radio & Post Game Show: KLAA AM 830
Anaheim Outlook
The Ducks just completed their two game trip to Las Vegas. In the first game, they got down 4-1 and rallied to tie the game in the third period. The Golden Knights got a late goal and won 5-4. In the second game, Max Comtois scored the only goal and the Ducks won 1-0.
Poor starts, inconsistent play, and scoring have been issues for the Ducks this season. The Ducks average 1.93 goals a game, which ranks last in the league. They give up 2.53 against per game, which is 6th in the NHL. The power play is only 8.8% efficient, which ranks 29th in the NHL. The penalty kill is ranked 3rd in the league at 87.2%.
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.
Andrew Agozzino and Vinni Lettieri were reassigned to the San Diego Gulls.
Max Jones, Sam Steel, and Andy Welinski were added to the roster. David Backes was sent to the taxi squad.
Taxi Squad:
David Backes
Kodie Curran
Chase De Leo
Anthony Stolarz
Projected Lineup
Offense:
Adam Henrique – Ryan Getzlaf– Troy Terry
Danton Heinen – Sam Steel – Jakob Silfverberg
Max Comtois – Isac Lundestrom – Rickard Rakell
Nicolas Deslauriers – Derek Grant – Carter Rowney
Defense:
Hampus Lindholm – Kevin Shattenkirk
Cam Fowler – Jani Hakanpaa
Ben Hutton – Jacob Larsson
In Net:
John Gibson 5-4-3 GAA 2.26, SV% .923 (Confirmed)
San Jose Outlook
The San Jose Sharks are currently holding down last place in the West Division with a 5-7-1 record. The Sharks just hosted the Vegas Golden Knights and lost 3-1. San Jose is currently on a two game losing streak after also losing to the Kings before playing the Golden Knights.
The Sharks average 2.38 per game, which is 26th best in the league. They give up 3.69 goals against per game, which is 28th best in the NHL. Their power play is ranked 22nd at 15.6% efficient. The penalty is 76.9% efficient, which is 22nd in the NHL.
Logan Couture and Tomas Hertl led the team in scoring with six goals.
Projected Lineup
Offense
Evander Kane – Logan Couture – Kevin Labanc
Rudolfs Balcers – Tomas Hertl – Timo Meier
Matthew Nieto – Patrick Marleau – Ryan Donato
Kurtis Gabriel – Dylan Gambrell – Marcus Sorensen
Defense
Mario Ferraro – Brent Burns
Radim Simek – Erik Karlsson
Marc-Edouard Vlasic – Nikolai Knyzhov
Goalie
Martin Jones 5-4-0, GAA 3.96, SV% .867 (Unconfirmed)
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February 15th, 2021