Honoring Día de Muertos
This Sunday, the Anaheim Ducks will honor Día de Muertos during their matchup against the New Jersey Devils, aiming for their first three-game winning streak of the season. With a record of four victories in their last five outings, the Ducks look to build on their recent success. Their only loss in that stretch was a narrow defeat against the Tampa Bay Lightning, where they gave up the decisive goal late in the third period.
Key Players and Performance
Notably, Leo Carlsson and Troy Terry have consistently contributed to the team’s scoring, each recording points in all five of those games, while Carlsson achieved a personal best of four points in the Ducks’ recent 5-2 victory over the Detroit Red Wings last Friday.
“We’re doing the right things to score goals,” Terry remarked, expressing optimism about the team’s performance. “The exciting thing is I think we can be even better.”
Defensive Prowess
The Ducks displayed their defensive prowess by netting shorthanded goals in consecutive matches against both the Florida Panthers and the Red Wings. Having successfully killed six out of seven penalties during Friday’s game, they face another challenge with the Devils, who boast one of the league’s top power play units. Terry acknowledged this challenge, stating,
“We’ve got a lot of smart hockey players. I think we’re just learning when to be aggressive and when to hold back. That’s a good power play they have over there. I know they got one, but I think our penalty kill has been a bright spot all year.”
Upcoming Challenges
Entering November, the Ducks’ schedule intensifies as they prepare to face formidable opponents, starting with the 9-3-0 Devils on Sunday before taking on the reigning Cup champion Florida Panthers on Tuesday. Following that, Anaheim will hit the road for games against the Dallas Stars and the Vegas Golden Knights before returning home for a back-to-back matchup against the Winnipeg Jets.
Projected Lineups
Projected lineups for the Ducks include forwards Chris Kreider, Leo Carlsson, and Troy Terry, alongside newer talent like Cutter Gauthier and Mason McTavish. Meanwhile, the Devils will rely on their star players such as Jack Hughes and Jesper Bratt in their quest for victory.
Conclusion
As both teams prepare for what promises to be an exciting contest, the Ducks’ hopes will hinge on maintaining their recent form and effectively managing aggressive play against a strong Devils side.
