Game 70: Ducks vs Blackhawks

Anaheim (23-43-3) vs Chicago (19-45-5)

Pregame Show: DucksNPucks Podcast

TV: 7 PM, Bally Sports West

Radio & Post Game Show: Ducks Stream

Watch Party: Noble Ale Works, 1621 Sinclair St B, Anaheim, CA, Mention “DucksNPucks” when you order for a 15% discount!

Anaheim Outlook

The Anaheim Ducks are coming off a 4-0 loss to the Minnesota Wild. The Ducks battled to a scoreless tie in the first period, but then gave up three goals in the second period. Anaheim has had an extremely difficult time scoring as they have been shut out in three of their last four contests.

Tonight the Ducks will host the Blackhawks, who they were just blown out by a 7 to 2 final. Tempers flared in the third period behind the Chicago net as all the players came together. Petr Mrazek came out of his crease, which prompted John Gibson to get involved as well. It will be interesting to see if there is any carryover from that game to tonight.

Anaheim has gone 2-8-0 in their last 10 games. They are currently in seventh place in the Pacific Division.

By The Numbers:
Goals For: 2.46 (30th)
Goals Against: 3.64 (31st)
Power Play: 18.1% (24th)
Penalty Kill: 73.2% (32nd)

Corsi For
Even Strength: 46.56% (27th)
Overall: 44.99% (31st)

Fenwick For
Even Strength: 46.64% (28th)
Overall: 45.11% (31st)

Frank Vatrano leads the team in goal scoring with 29.

Team News/Injury Updates:

Radko Gudas (upper-body injury) is not expected to play tonight. It’s unknown when he will return.

Trevor Zegras has been skating with the team, but he will not play tonight.

Brock McGinn (upper-body injury) remains on the IR.

Projected Lineup 

Offense:
Alex Killorn – Leo Carlsson – Troy Terry
Frank Vatrano – Mason McTavish – Ryan Strome
Max Jones – Isac Lundestrom – Brett Leason
Ross Johnston – Ben Meyers – Jakob Silfverberg

Defense:
Cam Fowler – Olen Zellweger
Pavel Mintyukov  – Jackson LaCombe
Urho Vaakanainen – Gustav Lindstrom

In Net:
Lukas Dostal 10-19-1 GAA 3.58 SV% .899 (Confirmed – Aly Lozoff)

Chicago Outlook 

The Blackhawks are currently on their three game California road trip. They were beat 6-2 by LA on Tuesday night. They will face the Ducks tonight and then the Sharks on Saturday. This will be the third and final meeting between them and the Ducks for this season. Chicago has beaten Anaheim both times they previous played.

Chicago has gone 4-6-0 in their last 10 games. They are currently in eighth place in the Central Division.

By The Numbers:
Goals For: 2.19 (Tied For 31st)
Goals Against: 3.58 (29th)
Power Play: 16.1% (28th)
Penalty Kill: 77.3% (22nd)

Corsi For
Even Strength: 44.63% (31st)
Overall: 45.73% (29th)

Fenwick For
Even Strength: 44.16% (31st)
Overall: 45.42% (30th)

Connor Bedard leads the team in total points with 54 (21 G + 33 A).

Projected Lineup (Ben Pope)

Offense
Nick Foligno – Connor Bedard – Philipp Kurashev
Andreas Athanasiou – Tyler Johnson – Lukas Reichel
Landon Slaggert – Jason Dickinson – Joey Anderson
Ryan Donato – Mackenzie Entwistle – Taylor Raddysh

Defense
Alex Vlasic – Seth Jones
Kevin Korchinski – Jaycob Megna
Wyatt Kaiser – Nikita Zaitsev

In Net
Arvid Soderblom 4-19-1 GAA 4.02 SV% .877 (Confirmed – Ben Pope)

Listen to our show by clicking below or visiting us at Podomatic, Rumble, Spreaker, or YouTube.

Support us by becoming a DucksNPucks patron! Members can win game tickets, Ducks gear, and more!

Want to start your sports media career? Then Join The Puck Network!

DucksNPucks is part of The Puck Network, which covers the entire NHL. There are openings to cover your favorite team(s) and earn school credits! If you are interested, then apply by filling out the form here: Join Our Team. What are you waiting for? Start your sports media career TODAY!

March 21st, 2024