Anaheim Ducks Look To Rebound Against Nashville Tonight
By Kris Hill
Nov 9, 2011; Anaheim, CA, USA; NFL linesman Ryan Galloway (82) breaks up a fight between Anaheim Ducks player Devante Smith-Pelly (77) and Nashville Predators defenseman Jack Hillen (38) in the second period at the Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee/Image of Sport-USA TODAY Sports
Anaheim, CA – After last night’s debacle against Vancouver, the Anaheim Ducks are looking rebound against the Nashville Predators tonight at 7:30 p.m. at the Honda Center. This is the first of three games against the Preds.
Anaheim’s Last Game
Last night’s home opener was basically a disaster. The penalty kill failed stop three of the nine opportunities. Cory Schneider stood on his head all night and earned top star honors. With the Predators coming in, the Ducks look to right the wayward ship. Jonas Hiller is also looking to regain his form, while Corey Perry looks to keep his cool.
Nashville’s Last Game
The Predators are also coming off of a shutout loss. The Preds are having trouble adjusting to life without free agent departure Ryan Suter. They have have given up nine goals in their four games and have only scored eight. Pekka Rinne has shown signs of his brilliance, but at times it hasn’t been enough.
Team Stats:
Last Four Head-to-Head Match-ups:
| Date | Vis/Home | Final |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 18, 2012 | NSH@ANA | NSH, 3 – 1 |
| Dec 10, 2011 | ANA@NSH | NSH, 3 – 2 |
| Nov 9, 2011 | NSH@ANA | NSH, 4 – 2 |
| Oct 29, 2011 | ANA@NSH | NSH, 3 – 0 |
Team Records:
Predators: 1-1-2, 4 points (3rd in Central Division)
Ducks: 2-1-0, 4 points (3rd in Pacific Division)
Broadcast Info:
TV: Fox Sports-Tennessee, Fox Sports-West
Radio: AM 830 (LISTEN LIVE)