Oct 22, 2015; Nashville, TN, USA; Anaheim Ducks head coach Bruce Boudreau talks with his team during a timeout during the third period against the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena. The Predators won 5-1. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports
The Anaheim Ducks are set to begin a four game east coast road trip tonight in Carolina before heading to Nashville tomorrow night. The trip moves to Florida on Thursday before concluding Saturday night in Tampa Bay.
The Ducks have 10 points in their last seven games but have let a few points slip through their fingers. They will have to do a much better job of gaining and protecting leads on this trip, especially tomorrow night on the second end of a back-to-back against the Nashville Predators.
Simon Despres (concussion), Nate Thompson (shoulder) and Jiri Sekac (ankle) remain out and will not see action on the road trip.
Ducks general manager Bob Murray decided to bring some young offensive talent on the trip as he recalled top forward prospect Nick Ritchie from AHL San Diego yesterday. Ritchie is set to make his NHL debut tonight in Carolina.
Center Michael Sgarbossa was also recalled for the trip as Chris Wagner was claimed off of waivers yesterday by the Colorado Avalanche. With Despres still out, Murray also recalled defensemen Korbinian Holzer to serve as the seventh defensemen on the road trip.
With that, here is your road trip preview!
Next: Tonight in Carolina