Anaheim Ducks Aim to Halt Defeat Series in Divisional Match Against Edmonton Oilers

Friday, March 29th, 2024

In a forthcoming match on Saturday, the Anaheim Ducks, who are encountering a challenging season with a record of 24-45-4, will clash with the Edmonton Oilers in Edmonton. The Oilers are having an impressive season with a 44-23-4 record, showcasing their strength particularly in the Pacific Division where their record stands at 14-7-0. They are also recognized for their disciplined play, being one of the top teams with the least penalty minutes per game at 9.9.

On the other side, the Ducks are facing difficulties, both in their division, where their record is 5-12-1, and overall. They have accumulated the highest number of penalties in the league with 403, averaging 5.5 penalties per game.

This game represents the fourth time these teams have met this season. In their last encounter, the Oilers came out on top with a 5-3 victory. Edmonton's performance has been significantly boosted by Zach Hyman, who has scored 51 goals and made 20 assists, and Leon Draisaitl, contributing 6 goals and 9 assists in recent games.

For the Ducks, standout contributions have come from Frank Vatrano, with 30 goals and 21 assists, and Urho Vaakanainen, who has made 3 assists in recent games.

Looking at the recent statistics, the Oilers have been scoring an average of four goals and making 6.8 assists per game, along with 10.8 penalty minutes. The Ducks, however, have managed to score 1.3 goals, make 2.2 assists, and receive 15.8 penalty minutes per game on average.

Heading into the game, the Oilers are in good shape with no reported injuries. The Ducks, however, will be missing the services of Brock McGinn, Radko Gudas, and Max Jones

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