Anaheim Ducks Look To Extend Lead Over San Jose Sharks
By Kris Hill
Hiller Fasth In Net
March 8, 2013; Anaheim, CA, USA; Anaheim Ducks defenseman Sheldon Souray (44) is congratulated by right wing Brad Staubitz (25), defenseman Francois Beauchemin (23) after scoring a goal against the Calgary Flames during the second period at Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
Anaheim, CA – The Anaheim Ducks return home tonight to face the San Jose Sharks for the third game in the five game season series. The Ducks are coming off of a 2-1 OT lossto the St. Louis Blues.
The Sharks are coming off of a 5-2 loss to the Los Angeles Kings Saturday in which Niemi was pulled for the second time in his last five starts.
Team Stats:
Season Head-to-Head Match-ups:
| Date | Vis/Home | Final |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 29, 2013 | ANA@SJS | SJS, 3 – 2 (SO) |
| Feb 04, 2013 | SJS@ANA | ANA, 2 – 1 |
Projected Goalie Matchup:
| Name | Antti Niemi | Jonas Hiller |
| GP | 23 | 15 |
| Wins | 11 | 10 |
| Losses | 6 | 2 |
| OTL | 5 | 3 |
| SO | 1 | 1 |
| GAA | 2.18 | 2.53 |
| Save % | .925 | .911 |
Injury report:
| Team | Player | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ryane Clowe | Upper Body | |
| Thomas Greiss* | Upper-body | |
| Martin Havlat* | Lower Body | |
| Corey Perry | Suspension | |
| Nick Bonino* | Flu | |
| Brad Staubitz | Upper Body |
*On Injured Reserve
Team Records:
San Jose Sharks: 12-9-6, 30 points (3rd in the Pacific Division)
Anaheim Ducks: 20-3-4, 44 points (1st in the Pacific Division)
Broadcast Info:
TV: Fox Sports-Prime Ticket
Radio: ESPN 830
Breaking Update
*Viktor Fasth will be starting according to Eric Stephens of the OC Register*