The Cup Run Starts Here: Anaheim Ducks Host Detroit Red Wings
By Kris Hill
Anaheim Ducks Look to Start Deep Cup Run Tonight in Quarter Final Round
Mar 24, 2013; Anaheim, CA, USA; Anaheim Ducks center Ryan Getzlaf (15) and defenseman Brian Beauchemin (23) argue with referee Gord Dwyer (19) as Detroit Red Wings left wing Henrik Zetterberg (40) listens in the third period at the Honda Center. The Red Wings defeated the Ducks 2-1. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Anaheim – The Anaheim Ducks look to ensure their best regular season since the Cup is not a waste. The Ducks have one of those good problems in that they have two number one netminders. The younger players will be looking to their four remaining teammates from that team to help them along.
Despite their seeding, the Detroit Red Wings are a dangerous team. They scraped together enough points to clinch their 22nd straight appearance in the run for the Stanley Cup.
Many analysts are predicting predicting the Red Wings to win the series, however the Ducks have the edge in almost every category. I say the Ducks will win in five if not six.
Team Stats:
Season Head-to-Head Match-ups:
| Date | Vis/Home | Final |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 15, 2013 | ANA@DET | ANA, 5 – 2 |
| Mar 22, 2013 | DET@ANA | DET, 5 – 1 |
| Mar 24, 2013 | DET@ANA | DET, 2 – 1 |
Projected Goalie Matchup:
Injury report:
| Team | Player | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luca Sbisa | Lower Body | Day-to-Day | |
| Drew Miller | Hand | Out For Postseason | |
| Mikael Samuelsson | Upper Body | Day-to-Day | |
| Todd Bertuzzi | Lower Body | Day-to-Day | |
| Darren Helm | Back | Out For Postseason |
*On Injured Reserve
Team Records:
Detroit Red Wings: 24-16-8, 56 points #7 Seed
Anaheim Ducks: 30-12-6, 66 points #2 Seed
Broadcast Info:
TV: Fox Sports-West, NBCSN, TSN, RDS
Radio: ESPN 710