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Can the Anaheim Ducks Downgrade the Hurricanes to a Tropical Storm?

By Jonathan Maxfield

RALEIGH, NC - NOVEMBER 30: Clark Bishop #64 of the Carolina Hurricanes prepares for a faceoff with Ryan Kesler #17 of the Anaheim Ducks during an NHL game on November 30, 2018 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Gregg Forwerck/NHLI via Getty Images)
RALEIGH, NC - NOVEMBER 30: Clark Bishop #64 of the Carolina Hurricanes prepares for a faceoff with Ryan Kesler #17 of the Anaheim Ducks during an NHL game on November 30, 2018 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Gregg Forwerck/NHLI via Getty Images) /
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RALEIGH, NC – NOVEMBER 30: Anaheim Ducks center Ryan Getzlaf (15) gets swarmed with hugs from his Anaheim Ducks teammates during the OT of the Carolina Hurricanes game versus the Anaheim Ducks on November 30th, 2018 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC. (Photo by Jaylynn Nash/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
RALEIGH, NC – NOVEMBER 30: Anaheim Ducks center Ryan Getzlaf (15) gets swarmed with hugs from his Anaheim Ducks teammates during the OT of the Carolina Hurricanes game versus the Anaheim Ducks on November 30th, 2018 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC. (Photo by Jaylynn Nash/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

The Anaheim Ducks are still at Honda Center, coming off of an impressive 4-2 win against the Chicago Blackhawks on Wednesday. Tonight, they host to the gutsy Carolina Hurricanes.

The Anaheim Ducks are enjoying a short home-stand after a 5 game road trip. They are coming off of their 5th straight win, in a 4-2 win against the fallen titan that is the Chicago Blackhawks.

The streaking Ducks are finally in a good spot in the standings as they’ve continued to win games that they arguably shouldn’t have been winning.

The Hurricanes are spinning into town from North Carolina, hoping to pepper California with rain in the form of hockey pucks. Unfortunately for them, they’ve been unsuccessful to this point.

The Canes are coming to Honda Center, riding a 3 game losing streak, losing to the Ducks, Kings, and Sharks in relatively quick succession. The rest of California has locked down the Hurricanes, making them look more like a light drizzle.

If the Anaheim Ducks can continue that tonight the Hurricanes will head back to Carolina winless against the West Coast.

Did You Know? The Ducks and Hurricanes drafted their most well known forwards and defenseman during the same draft. Both Ryan Getzlaf and Eric Staal were taken during the 2003 draft, and Cam Fowler and Justin Faulk during 2010.

Today in Anaheim Ducks History: In 1993, both the Mighty Ducks and the Florida Panthers celebrated their inaugural season. On December 7th, 1993, the teams faced one another for the first time in franchise history. The Ducks, unfortunately, fell to the Panthers 2-3 after they failed to score a third goal in the final seconds of the third period.

Game 31: Anaheim Ducks vs Carolina Hurricanes

Location:  Honda Center — Anaheim, California

Time: 7:00PM PST

TV: Prime, FS-CR

Radio: AM 830

Ducks News: Rickard Rakell is dealing with an ankle injury suffered during the last game against the Chicago Blackhawks, Brian Gibbons will likely fill the empty roster spot, with Nick Ritchie likely moving up the depth chart.

Anaheim Ducks Injuries:  Rickard Rakell, (Ankle) Cam Fowler, (Complex Facial Fracture), Patrick Eaves(Broken Rib/Back Spasms), Corey Perry (Knee)

Carolina Hurricanes Injuries: Jordan Staal (Concussion), Michael Ferland (Concussion), Curtis McElhinney (Undisclosed)

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