Game 4: Anaheim vs Carolina

Anaheim (2-1-0) vs Carolina (3-0-0)

Pregame Show: DucksNPucks Podcast

TV: 7 PM, KCOP-13, Victory+

Audio: Ducks Stream

Anaheim Outlook

The Ducks are currently on a two game winning streak. They came back to beat San Jose 7-6 in overtime after being down 6-4 in the third period.

In their season home opener the Ducks were down 2-0 early, but rallied back. The teams were tied late in the contest at three, but Anaheim pulled away with a win when Chris Kreider scored on the power play with less than two minutes to go.

Team Injuries/News:

Ryan Strome was placed on the IR.

Projected Lineup (From Last Game)

Offense:
Chris Kreider – Leo Carlsson – Alex Killorn
Cutter Gauthier – Mason McTavish – Beckett Sennecke
Frank Vatrano – Mikael Granlund – Troy Terry
Ross Johnston – Ryan Poehling – Nikita Nesterenko

Defense:
Jackson LaCombe – Radko Gudas
Olen Zellweger – Jacob Trouba
Pavel Mintyukov – Drew Helleson

In Net:
Lukas Dostal 1-1-0 GAA 3.08 SV% .893 (Confirmed)

Click here to visit our store!

Carolina Outlook 

The Canes are currently undefeated winning all three of their games so far this season. They beat New Jersey 6-3, Philadelphia 4-3 in OT, and then took down San Jose 5-1. Dallas and them are the only teams who are undefeated.

Projected Lineup (From Last Game)

Offense
Nikolaj Ehlers – Sebastian Aho – Seth Jarvis
Taylor Hall – Logan Stankoven – Jackson Blake
Jordan Martinook – Jordan Staal – William Carrier
Andrei Svechnikov – Mark Jankowski – Eric Robinson

Defense
K’Andre Miller – Sean Walker
Alexander Nikishin – Shayne Gostisbehere
Mike Reilly – Jalen Chatfield

In Net:
Frederik Andersen 2-0-0 GAA 2.89 SV% .867 (Projected)

Listen to our hockey podcast 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!

Oct 16th, 2025