Projected Lineups: Ducks vs. Oilers Showdown
The highly anticipated showdown between the Anaheim Ducks and the Edmonton Oilers is set to take place tonight at 8:30 p.m. ET. Both teams are eager to make their mark in this exciting matchup featuring prominent players and notable injuries.
Projected Lineups: Ducks vs. Oilers Showdown
Anaheim Ducks’ Projected Lineup
- Alex Killorn — Mikael Granlund — Beckett Sennecke
- Jeffrey Viel — Ryan Poehling — Cutter Gauthier
- Chris Kreider — Jansen Harkins — Ryan Strome
- Ross Johnston — Tim Washe — Ian Moore
- Jackson LaCombe — Jacob Trouba
- Pavel Mintyukov — Drew Helleson
- Olen Zellweger — Radko Gudas
- Ville Husso
- Lukas Dostal
Ducks Injuries and Scratches
- Scratched: Sam Colangelo
- Injured: Leo Carlsson (thigh), Mason McTavish (upper body), Petr Mrazek (undisclosed), Troy Terry (upper body), Frank Vatrano (undisclosed)
Edmonton Oilers’ Projected Lineup
- Ryan Nugent-Hopkins — Connor McDavid — Zach Hyman
- Vasily Podkolzin — Leon Draisaitl — Kasperi Kapanen
- Jack Roslovic — Josh Samanski — Matt Savoie
- Trent Frederic — Curtis Lazar — Mattias Janmark
- Mattias Ekholm — Evan Bouchard
- Darnell Nurse — Ty Emberson
- Jake Walman — Spencer Stastney
- Tristan Jarry
- Connor Ingram
Oilers Injuries and Scratches
- Scratched: Andrew Mangiapane, Calvin Pickard
- Injured: Adam Henrique (upper body)
Status Report
The Ducks come into this game fresh off a thrilling 4-3 overtime victory against the Calgary Flames. They did not hold a morning skate prior to the match. Meanwhile, the Oilers conducted an optional morning skate, during which Kasperi Kapanen was confirmed to return after a three-game absence due to a lower-body injury.
Additionally, forward Josh Samanski is set to make his NHL debut, stepping in for Isaac Howard, who has been reassigned to the Bakersfield Condors in the American Hockey League. The anticipation for this matchup is palpable as both teams aim for crucial points in their season.
