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Columbus Blue Jackets (12 pts) vs. Anaheim Ducks (10 pts) Game Preview

jason newland
·2 min read

The Columbus Blue Jackets travel to Orange County to take on the Anaheim Ducks for the first time this season. In this part of the Los Angeles area though, they usually have some better luck.

The Ducks come into their game against Columbus having lost their last 4 games, and 6 of 7 overall. But tonight, something has to give with these two struggling teams.

The Ducks are 28th on the PP, 28th on the PK, and 32nd in goals against, so the Jackets must take advantage of the Ducks and get two points tonight at the Honda Center.

Goalie Lukáš Dostál has been a pleasant surprise for the Ducks this season. The young Czech goaltender, despite his record, has been excellent. He currently has a GAA of 2.73 and a save % of .922% with one shutout.

The Ducks currently sit 7th in the Pacific, 15th in the West, and 30th in the NHL.

Series History vs. The Ducks

  • Columbus is 15-15-1-3 all-time in Anaheim and 31-28-1-7 in all meetings.

  • The CBJ went 1-0-1 last season.

  • The Jackets have not given up a power play goal to the Ducks in the last 15 games. That 39 kills straight.

Who To Watch For The Ducks

  • Troy Terry leads the team in goals with 5 and points with 10. He also has 10 points in 7 games against the CBJ.

  • Mason McTavish leads the Ducks with 6 assists.

  • Lukáš Dostál 4-5 with a .922 save %.

  • James Reimer is 0-2 with a .864 save %.

CBJ Player Notes vs. The Ducks

  • Sean Monahan has 23 points in 33 games vs. the Ducks.

  • Jack Johnson has 20 points in 50 games against Anaheim.

  • Zach Werenski has 8 points in 12 games.

Injuries

  • Boone Jenner (shoulder) is on Injured Reserve on Oct. 7; (13 Games)

  • Gavin Brindley (broken finger) is on Injured Reserve on Oct. 3; (13 Games)

  • Erik Gudbranson (upper body) is on Injured Reserve on Oct. 16; (10 Games)

  • Kent Johnson (upper body) is on Injured Reserve on Nov. 10; (9 Games)

TOTAL MAN GAMES LOST: 59

How to Watch & Listen: Tonight's game will be on FanDuel Sports Network. Steve Mears will be on the play-by-play. The radio broadcast will be on 97.1 The Fan with Bob McElligott behind the mic doing the play-by-play.

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