Canucks vs Ducks: Vancouver Seeks Second Consecutive Win in Anaheim
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The Vancouver Canucks are looking to build on their momentum after a 3-2 overtime win against the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday. They will face the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday, a team they have already beaten 5-1 in November. The Ducks are missing their No. 1 goalie, John Gibson, and skilled forward Trevor Zegras, who is serving a three-game suspension. The Canucks, on the other hand, have their own injury concerns, with Thatcher Demko and Noah Juulsen out, and Quinn Hughes and Tyler Myers' status uncertain after they suffered injuries in the previous game.
The Canucks' projected lines include Jake DeBrusk, Elias Pettersson, and Nils Hoglander, while the Ducks will start with Frank Vatrano, Ryan Strome, and Troy Terry. The Ducks have been playing better lately, with wins over the Dallas Stars and Los Angeles Kings, and have a solid goaltending tandem that keeps them in most games. The Canucks, however, have been struggling to score, with only one game in their last 19 where they scored more than three goals. The injury report for both teams will be crucial in determining the outcome of the game, as the Canucks need to find a way to overcome their offensive struggles and the Ducks look to capitalize on their opponents' vulnerabilities.
The game will be played at the Honda Center, with the puck dropping at 7 p.m. The Canucks will be looking to string together some wins to move up the standings, while the Ducks will be trying to prove themselves as a formidable opponent despite their current position in the league. The Canucks' starting goaltender is expected to be Arturs Silovs, while the Ducks will start with Lukas Dostal, who has a .910 save percentage this season and has won five of his last seven starts.
The following are the projected lines for both teams:
- Canucks:
- Jake DeBrusk - Elias Pettersson - Nils Hoglander
- Dakota Joshua - Filip Chytil - Conor Garland
- Drew O’Connor - Pius Suter - Brock Boeser
- Arshdeep Bains - Teddy Blueger - Kiefer Sherwood
- Ducks:
- Frank Vatrano - Ryan Strome - Troy Terry
- Mason McTavish - Leo Carlsson - Alex Killorn
- Cutter Gauthier - Isac Lundestrom - Sam Colangelo
- Ross Johnston - Jansen Harkins - Brett Leason
The Canucks' playoff hopes are still alive, but they need to start winning consistently to move up the standings. A win against the Ducks would be a good start, but they will need to be careful not to underestimate their opponents. The Ducks have shown that they can beat good teams, and they will be looking to prove themselves against the Canucks. The game promises to be an exciting one, with both teams looking to come out on top and improve their position in the league.
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