Projected Lineups for Ducks vs. Lightning Matchup
The upcoming matchup between the Anaheim Ducks and the Tampa Bay Lightning is generating considerable anticipation. Scheduled for 5 p.m. ET, this game will be crucial as both teams face different seasons. The Ducks hold a record of 4 wins, 2 losses, and 1 overtime loss, while the Lightning trail with 1 win, 4 losses, and 2 overtime losses.
Projected Lineups for Ducks vs. Lightning Matchup
Anaheim Ducks Lineup
- Cutter Gauthier — Leo Carlsson — Alex Killorn
- Frank Vatrano — Mason McTavish — Beckett Sennecke
- Nikita Nesterenko — Mikael Granlund — Troy Terry
- Ross Johnston — Ryan Poehling — Sam Colangelo
- Jackson LaCombe — Drew Helleson
- Olen Zellweger — Jacob Trouba
- Pavel Mintyukov — Radko Gudas
- Petr Mrazek
- Lukas Dostal
Injuries currently affect the team, with Jansen Harkins and Ryan Strome both sidelined due to upper body injuries. Chris Kreider is out with an illness.
Tampa Bay Lightning Lineup
- Jake Guentzel — Brayden Point — Nikita Kucherov
- Brandon Hagel — Anthony Cirelli — Pontus Holmberg
- Oliver Bjorkstrand — Dominic James — Gage Goncalves
- Zemgus Girgensons — Yanni Gourde — Mitchell Chaffee
- Victor Hedman — J.J. Moser
- Ryan McDonagh — Erik Cernak
- Emil Lilleberg — Darren Raddysh
- Andrei Vasilevskiy
- Jonas Johansson
Max Crozier is out with a lower body injury, and Nick Paul is also dealing with an upper body injury. Notably, Girgensons will be making his season debut in this game.
Status Report
The Ducks will forego a morning skate prior to the game, opting to make lineup adjustments based on warmup observations. Additionally, Lightning players Hagel and Gourde did not practice due to body maintenance concerns.
This matchup is critical for both teams as the Ducks look to extend their winning record, while the Lightning aim to turn their season around.
