In their final game of 2024, the Ducks will take on the New Jersey Devils. The Ducks are coming off a stellar comeback victory on Sunday against the Edmonton Oilers, a terrific response from their 3-1 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers the previous day. The Devils come into town on three days’ rest after falling 5-2 to the Carolina Hurricanes on Dec. 28.
In the previous matchup between the Ducks and the Devils in New Jersey, the latter got the best of the former. The Devils tacked on six goals in their Oct. 27 victory over the Ducks, who were on the second game of a back-to-back (SEGABABA).
Ducks forward Leo Carlsson emphasized how dangerous the Devils are because of their speed and that the Ducks’ legs were “just not there” in that 6-2 loss.
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“I think it’s a different game when we play at Honda Center,” Carlsson said. “We got a great win yesterday (against the Oilers) too. (We want to) build off of that.”
After missing the last two games due to illness, John Gibson appears ready to return to game action. He was a full participant in today’s practice and could potentially be in line to start tomorrow against the Devils after Lukáš Dostál worked both ends of the matinee back-to-back this past weekend.
Brock McGinn (lower-body) was placed on injured reserve before Sunday’s game against the Oilers, leaving the Ducks without a healthy extra forward for the time being.
Ducks Projected Lines
Frank Vatrano – Ryan Strome – Troy Terry
Cutter Gauthier – Mason McTavish – Robby Fabbri
Alex Killorn – Leo Carlsson – Brett Leason
Ross Johnston – Isac Lundeström – Jansen Harkins
Jackson LaCombe – Radko Gudas
Brian Dumoulin – Jacob Trouba
Pavel Mintyukov – Drew Helleson
John Gibson (projected)
Devils Projected Lines
Ondrej Palát – Jack Hughes – Jesper Bratt
Timo Meier – Nico Hischier – Stefan Noesen
Paul Cotter – Erik Haula – Dawson Mercer
Kurtis MacDermid – Curtis Lazar – Nathan Bastian
Brendan Dillon – Dougie Hamilton
Jonas Siegenthaler – Johnathan Kovacevic
Luke Hughes – Brett Pesce
Jake Allen (projected)
Game #36: Ducks vs. Devils Gameday Preview
Tonight, the Anaheim Ducks will face off against the New Jersey Devils in what promises to be an exciting matchup. Both teams are looking to secure a crucial win as they continue to battle for a playoff spot in their respective divisions.
The Ducks have been on a hot streak as of late, winning their last three games and climbing up the standings. They will look to continue their winning ways against a tough Devils team that is hungry for a win after a recent losing streak.
Key players to watch for the Ducks include captain Ryan Getzlaf, who has been a driving force for the team this season, and goaltender John Gibson, who has been stellar between the pipes. For the Devils, look out for forwards Jack Hughes and Pavel Zacha, who have been leading the charge offensively.
Both teams will need to bring their A-game tonight, as a win could be crucial in shaping their playoff hopes. The Ducks will need to focus on their defensive play and limit turnovers, while the Devils will need to capitalize on their scoring opportunities and tighten up their defensive zone.
Be sure to tune in tonight to see all the action unfold as the Ducks take on the Devils in what is sure to be a thrilling game. Let’s go Ducks! #AnaheimDucks #NewJerseyDevils #NHL #Hockey #GamedayPreview
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