Anaheim Ducks Start Back-to-Back Series with Edmonton Oilers
By Kris Hill
Getzlaf looks to keep hot streak going
February 1, 2013; Anaheim, CA, USA; Anaheim Ducks defenseman Sami Vatanen (45) during a stoppage in play against the Minnesota Wild during the third period at Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
Edmonton, AB – The Anaheim Ducks are looking to rebound from a 3-1 loss to the Calgary Flames on Friday night and stop a four game skid to get some momentum before the the Stanley Cup Playoffs begin. The momentum will hopefully start with a win against the Edmonton Oilers
The Ducks can clinch their third Pacific Division title with a win and losses by the Los Angeles Kings and San Jose Sharks today. In order to do so, Ryan Getzlaf will need to stay hot. The captain has five points in the last five game (2 goals, 3 assists).
The Oilers are looking to get in the playoffs. They currently are sitting in 12th, 8 points behind the Columbus Blue Jackets for the eighth and final spot. The only way they can get in is to win out and have the four teams ahead of them lose out.
Team Stats:
Season Head-to-Head Match-ups:
| Date | Vis/Home | Final |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 8, 2013 | EDM@ANA | ANA, 2 – 1 |
Projected Goalie Matchup:
| Name | Jonas Hiller | Devan Dubnyk |
| GP | 19 | 15 |
| Wins | 11 | 12 |
| Losses | 4 | 0 |
| OTL | 3 | 0 |
| SO | 1 | 1 |
| GAA | 2.57 | 2.09 |
| Save % | .906 | .920 |
Injury report:
| Team | Player | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Luca Sbisa | Upper Body | |
| Viktor Fasth | Undisclosed | |
| Nick Bonino* | Lower Body | |
| Ales Hemsky | Lower Body | |
| Lennart Petrell | Lower Body |
*On Injured Reserve
Team Records:
Anaheim Ducks: 27-11-6, 60 points (1st in the Pacific Division)
Edmonton Oilers: 17-19-7, 41 points (3rd in the Northwest Division)
Broadcast Info:
TV: Fox Sports-Prime Ticket
Radio: ANAHEIMDUCKS.COM