Game #12 of 12 in Ducks-Vs-Canucks Gameday Preview.

Anaheim, California — To kickoff their six-game homestand, Anaheim Ducks will face Vancouver Canucks. Now is Hockey Fights Cancer Night with Anaheim Ducks and Vancouver Canucks taking part, both fresh off 3-2 losses against Chicago Blackhawks on Nov 3 while Vancouver posted an exciting 3-2 come-from-behind victory versus San Jose Sharks two nights prior – both teams sitting third in their division with 13 points each, both currently enjoying winning records of 5-2-2-3 and are sitting 3rd with 13 total. After an inconsistent opening to their season, they have started to see improvements behind a solid performance by goaltender Kevin Lankinen. Usual starter Thatcher Demko is out due to a knee injury and its return date remains undetermined. Canucks Gameday Preview #11: An Opportunity Against an Under-performing Ducks SquadThe Ducks had some impressive chances against Chicago Blackhawks but ultimately fell short and didn’t come away victorious. Greg Cronin stated after their game against New Jersey Devils that their team could have taken 20 more shots on goal; in total they ended with 40 attempts in total. As it stands now, Vancouver can boast one of the tenth-best penalty kill percentages (83.3%) among NHL teams. Power play percentages were an instrumental part in each team’s loss; with Canucks coming in at 16.1% and Ducks falling to 13.9% respectively. Special teams played an especially pivotal role for Anaheim against Chicago. They were 0-for-2 on the penalty kill and 1-for-5 on the power play; with their only goal coming with four seconds remaining.The Chicago Blackhawks left-wing Tyler Bertuzzi (59) defends Anaheim Ducks right wing Troy Terry (19) during a third period at Honda Center in Anaheim. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images Greg Cronin, head coach of the Ducks, believes his team has done an exceptional job of drawing penalties this season and taking only minor ones themselves. Cronin credits their performance against Chicago as evidence. “In that aspect of it all,” Cronin added, “we did well against Chicago as well.” “Chicago scored all their goals within 10 seconds of failed clears. To clear, you need to get the puck down onto the ice; we had multiple chances on their first power play to do just that and failed a number of times; right before their third goal scored we even had an opportunity right before they scored to send it down but failed that time too.” Normally when that happens, one has an unpleasant sense. Unfortunately for us, our penalty kill has performed admirably throughout most of the season. Forward lines will remain intact from Sunday’s game while one change to the blue line will see Urho Vaakanainen replacing Jackson LaCombe on defense.” “On November 3, 2024 at Honda Center in Anaheim, California; Anaheim Ducks defenseman Jackson LaCombe (2nd from right) collides with Chicago Blackhawks center Jason Dickinson (16th) for control of the puck during a first period battle for possession between these teams. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images LaCombe won plaudits during preseason but missed four games of this season due to illness; since returning, however, LaCombe has struggled for consistency since rejoining his squad. Cronin believes Jackson has an exciting future ahead. I had a very productive conversation with him; we saw what he can do during preseason play as well as earlier this season when he dominated shifts. He’s got all of the tools and talent required to become an impact defenseman in this league, and I am certain he will reach his goal. “Canucks Projected Lines include;:Robby Fabbri – Leo Carlsson – Ryan StromeFrank Vatrano – Mason McTavish – Troy TerryFrank Vatrano – Mason McTavish – Troy TerryFrank Vatrano – Mason McTavish – Troy TerryCutter Gauthier – Trevor Zegras – Alex KillornRoss Johnston, Isac Lundestrom and Brock McGinnCam Fowler Olen ZellwegerPavel Mintyukov and Brian DumoulinUrho Vaakanainen Radko GudasLukas Dostal (confirmed).Canuck Projected LinesJake DeBrusk JT. Miller- Brock BoeserPius Suter- Elias Pettersson- Conor GarlandDanton Hennen- Teddy Blueger- Kiefer SherwoodNils Hoglander- Aatu Raty – Daniel SprongQuinn Hughes- Filip HronekCarson Soucy- Tyler MyersErik Brannstrom- Vincent DesharnaisKevin Lankinen is confirmed.