The highly anticipated matchup between the Anaheim Ducks and the Toronto Maple Leafs will take place tonight at 7 p.m. ET. Fans can tune in via TSN4, KCOP-13, and Victory+ to catch the action.
Projected Lineups for Ducks and Maple Leafs
Ducks Projected Lineup
- Chris Kreider — Leo Carlsson — Cutter Gauthier
- Mikael Granlund — Mason McTavish — Beckett Sennecke
- Alex Killorn — Ryan Poehling — Jeffrey Viel
- Jansen Harkins — Tim Washe
- Defense:
- Jackson LaCombe — Jacob Trouba
- Olen Zellweger — Radko Gudas
- Pavel Mintyukov — Drew Helleson
- Goalies:
- Lukas Dostal
- Ville Husso
- Scratches: Frank Vatrano, Ross Johnston
- Injured: Troy Terry (upper body), John Carlson (lower body)
Maple Leafs Projected Lineup
- Easton Cowan — Auston Matthews — William Nylander
- Matthew Knies — John Tavares — Max Domi
- Matias Maccelli — Bo Groulx — Nicholas Robertson
- Michael Pezzetta — Jacob Quillan — Calle Jarnkrok
- Defense:
- Morgan Rielly — Brandon Carlo
- Jake McCabe — Oliver Ekman-Larsson
- Simon Benoit — Philippe Myers
- Goalies:
- Joseph Woll
- Anthony Stolarz
- Scratches: Steven Lorentz, Dakota Joshua, Troy Stecher
- Injured: Chris Tanev (groin)
Game Insights
The Ducks may opt for an unconventional lineup, featuring 11 forwards and seven defensemen, indicating a strategic approach. Drew Helleson is expected to return after sitting out the last four games as a healthy scratch.
In a notable update, Michael Pezzetta has been recalled from the American Hockey League and will make his season debut for the Maple Leafs. Additionally, Matthew Knies is anticipated to play despite receiving a puck to the face during the morning skate.
This matchup promises an exciting game, with both teams eager to secure valuable points as the season progresses.
