Graphic: Clutch Points
Anaheim (19-33-2) at Buffalo (24-26-4)
Pregame Show: DucksNPucks Podcast
TV: 9:30 AM, Bally Sports
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 close out their road trip in Buffalo today which has been a roller coaster ride. The Ducks were blanked 5-0 against the Canadiens and then responded with a solid 5-1 win against Ottawa. Anaheim was then embarrassed in Toronto 9-2.
We jumped on the Offside Hockey Talk podcast to discuss the Ducks-Leafs game, upcoming trade deadline, and more!
By The Numbers:
Goals For: 2.56 (29th)
Goals Against: 3.52 (28th)
Power Play: 19.9% (19th)
Penalty Kill: 76.5% (25th)
Corsi For
Even Strength: 47.05% (25th)
Overall: 45.49% (30th)
Fenwick For
Even Strength: 47.40% (26th)
Overall: 45.78% (30th)
Frank Vatrano leads the team in goal scoring with 24.
Anaheim has gone 4-5-1 in their last 10 games. They are currently in seventh place in the Pacific Division.
Team News/Injury Updates:
Brock McGinn (upper-body injury) was placed on the IR retroactive to February 10th.
Trevor Zegras remains on the IR. He is expected be out 6-8 weeks with a broken ankle. He had surgery and has been spotted walking around on crutches.
Tristan Luneau (knee inflection) may not play again this season according to Renaud Lavoie.
Projected Lineup
Offense:
Alex Killorn – Leo Carlsson – Ryan Strome
Frank Vatrano – Mason McTavish – Troy Terry
Isac Lundestrom – Adam Henrique – Jakob Silfverberg
Ross Johnston – Sam Carrick – Max Jones
Defense:
Cam Fowler – Gustav Lindstrom
Jackson LaCombe – Radko Gudas
Pavel Mintyukov – Ilya Lyubushkin
In Net:
John Gibson 11-19-1 GAA 3.07 SV% .899 (Confirmed)
Buffalo Outlook
The Sabres are coming off a 3-2 win over the Minnesota Wild in overtime. Buffalo looked like they were going to lose down a goal in the final moments of the third period, but Dylan Cozens scored with 37 seconds left to go to force OT. Henri Jokiharju then scored the game winner to lift the Sabres to the 3-2 win.
Buffalo has gone 5-5-0 in their last 10 games. They are currently in sixth place in the Atlantic Division.
By The Numbers:
Goals For: 2.93 (Tied For 21st)
Goals Against: 3.06 (14th)
Power Play: 14.1% (28th)
Penalty Kill: 79.6% (Tied For 17th)
Corsi For
Even Strength: 51.11% (11th)
Overall: 50.37% (18th)
Fenwick For
Even Strength: 51.89% (7th)
Overall: 50.84% (17th)
Casey Mittelstadt leads the team in total points with 44 (13 G + 31 A).
Projected Lineup
Offense
Jeff Skinner – Tage Thompson – Alex Tuch
Jordan Greenway – Casey Mittelstadt – Dylan Cozens
Zach Benson – Peyton Krebs – John-Jason Peterka
Eric Robinson – Zemgus Girgensons – Kyle Okposo
Defense
Rasmus Dahlin – Henri Jokiharju
Jacob Bryson – Connor Clifton
Ryan Johnson – Erik Johnson
In Net
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen 14-13-2 GAA 2.49 SV% .914 (Confirmed)
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!
February 19th, 2024
DucksNPucks 