The upcoming matchup between the Anaheim Ducks and the Vancouver Canucks promises an exciting evening for hockey fans. Scheduled for 10 p.m. ET, the game will be televised on SNP and KCOP-13. Both teams have notable injuries and lineup adjustments as they prepare for battle.
Projected Lineups for Ducks vs. Canucks Game
Anaheim Ducks Lineup
- Chris Kreider — Leo Carlsson — Troy Terry
- Alex Killorn — Mikael Granlund — Beckett Sennecke
- Jeffrey Viel — Ryan Poehling — Cutter Gauthier
- Jansen Harkins — Tim Washe — Mason McTavish
Defensive Pairings
- Jackson LaCombe — Jacob Trouba
- Pavel Mintyukov — John Carlson
- Ian Moore — Radko Gudas
Goaltenders
- Lukas Dostal
- Ville Husso
Scratched Players
- Drew Helleson
- Frank Vatrano
- Olen Zellweger
Injury Report
- Ross Johnston (lower body)
Vancouver Canucks Lineup
- Liam Ohgren — Marco Rossi — Brock Boeser
- Drew O’Connor — Elias Pettersson — Evander Kane
- Max Sasson — Teddy Blueger — Linus Karlsson
- Curtis Douglas — Aatu Raty — Jake DeBrusk
Defensive Pairings
- Elias Pettersson — Filip Hronek
- Marcus Pettersson — Tom Willander
- Zeev Buium — Victor Mancini
Goaltenders
- Kevin Lankinen
- Nikita Tolopilo
Scratched Players
- Nils Hoglander
Injury Report
- P.O. Joseph (upper body)
- Filip Chytil (facial fracture)
- Thatcher Demko (hip surgery)
- Derek Forbort (undisclosed)
Status Reports
Radko Gudas will make his comeback after serving a five-game suspension for a previous infraction against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Coach Joel Quenneville hinted that Ian Moore might switch to his offside alongside Gudas, with Olen Zellweger expected to be omitted from the game roster.
On the Canucks side, coach Adam Foote mentioned that P.O. Joseph is nearing a return. However, based on his presence during the morning skate, he is not anticipated to participate in this match. The absence of multiple key players highlights the challenges faced by both teams as they gear up for the contest.
