Game 19: Ducks vs Sabres

Anaheim (8-8-2) vs Buffalo (9-9-1)

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Anaheim Outlook

The Ducks are riding a three game winning streak having beat Detroit, Dallas, and Chicago. Anaheim finished their last homestand with a thrilling come from behind win against the Red Wings. The Ducks jumped out to a 1-0 lead, but then found themselves down 3-1 in the middle of the game. Anaheim then scored the next four goals en route to a 6-4 win.

While on a quick two game road trip, the Ducks jumped on the Stars building a 3-0 lead. Dallas rallied to pull within one, but Anaheim was able to score once more and win 4-2. In their last game they found themselves down by a goal to start the third in Chicago and we able to score twice in the final frame to pull out a 3-2 win.

Anaheim has been getting contributions offensively from several players as of late.

Brett Leason has 7 points (2 G + 5 A) in his last 5 games.

Alex Killorn has 5 points (1 G + 4 A) in his last 4 games.

Cutter Gauthier has 4 points (2 G + 2 A) in his last 5 games.

And on defense, Olen Zellweger has 4 points (2 G + 2 A) during this three game winning streak.

By The Numbers:
Goals For: 2.56
Goals Against: 3.00
Power Play: 15.3%
Penalty Kill: 68.8%

Corsi For
Even Strength: 44.07%
Overall: 45.48%

Fenwick For
Even Strength: 45.85%
Overall: 45.80%

Troy Terry and Leo Carlsson lead the team in scoring with six goals.

Team/Injury News:

Robby Fabbri had surgery on his meniscus and is expected to be out six weeks.

Cam Fowler (upper-body) was placed on the IR and is expected to be out 2-4 weeks.

Mason McTavish (upper-body) is also currently on the IR, but has resumed practicing.

Urho Vaakanainen (upper-body) has not been practicing.

Brock McGinn (lower-body) has not been practicing.

Projected Lineup (Last Game)

Offense:
Trevor Zegras  – Leo Carlsson – Alex Killorn
Frank Vatrano – Ryan Strome – Troy Terry
Cutter Gauthier  – Isac Lundestrom – Brett Leason
Ross Johnston – Jansen Harkins – Sam Colangelo

Defense:
Brian Dumoulin – Drew Helleson
Pavel Mintyukov – Radko Gudas
Jackson LaCombe – Olen Zellweger

In Net:
John Gibson 3-0-0 GAA 2.67 SV% .906 (Confirmed)

Buffalo Outlook 

The Sabres also have a .500 record like the Ducks. Buffalo is currently on a four game road trip and have gone 1-1-0 so far on the trip. They started out in Philadelphia and got handed a 5-2 loss at the hands of the Flyers. Philly built a 4-0 lead heading into the third period. The Sabres scored twice to get back within two, but then an empty net goal by the Flyers ended as kind of rally.

In their last game, the Sabres shutout the Kings 1-0(Thank you!). Buffalo is 3-4-1 on the road this season and currently in 5th place in the Atlantic Division.

By The Numbers:
Goals For: 3.21
Goals Against: 3.21
Power Play: 18.6%
Penalty Kill: 78.8%

Corsi For
Even Strength: 51.89%
Overall: 51.21%

Fenwick For
Even Strength: 51.16%
Overall: 50.41%

Tage Thompson leads the team in scoring with 11 goals.

Projected Lineup 

Offense
JJ Peterka – Ryan McLeod – Alex Tuch
Zach Benson – Dylan Cozens – Sam Lafferty
Jason Zucker – Jiri Kulich – Jack Quinn
Beck Malenstyn – Peyton Krebs – Nicolas Aube-Kubel

Defense
Rasmus Dahlin – Bowen Byram
Owen Power – Henri Jokiharju
Jacob Bryson – Connor Clifton

In Net:
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen 7-4-1 GA 2.61 SV% .909 (Confirmed)

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November 22nd, 2024