The Anaheim Ducks (17-30-2) host the San Jose Sharks (14-32-4) at Honda Center on Wednesday, January 31 at 10:30 PM ET on ESPN+, BSSC, BSSD, and NBCS-CA, with both teams heading into the game following a win. The Ducks are coming off a 3-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild, while the Sharks took down the Seattle Kraken 2-0 in their last game.
Ducks vs. Sharks Game Info
- Game Day: Wednesday, January 31, 2024
- Game Time: 10:30 PM ET
- TV: Bally Sports (Regional restrictions may apply)
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Ducks and Sharks Stats, Key Players, and Injuries
Ducks Insights
- The Ducks’ 125 total goals (2.6 per game) make them the 29th-ranked scoring team in the league.
- The Ducks rank 27th in goals against, giving up 168 total goals (3.4 per game) in NHL play.
- They have the league’s 30th-ranked goal differential at -43.
- The 28 power-play goals the Ducks have scored this season (to rank 21st in the NHL) have come on 152 power-play chances.
- The Ducks have the league’s 21st-ranked power-play conversion rate (18.42%).
- The Ducks have capitalized with six shorthanded goals this season (ninth among NHL squads).
- The Ducks kill 78.11% of opponent power plays, the 22nd-ranked penalty-kill percentage in the league.
- The Ducks win 48.8% of their faceoffs (22nd in the NHL)
- The Ducks have an 8.9% shooting percentage as a team, which ranks 27th in the league.
- The Ducks are looking for their first shutout win this season. As a team, they are averaging 17.9 hits and 16.8 blocked shots per game.
Ducks Key Players
- Troy Terry is one of Anaheim’s top contributors this season with 35 points. He has averaged 0.3 goals per game, shooting 12.2%.
- Having scored 21 goals and adding 14 assists, Frank Vatrano is an important piece of the offense for Anaheim through 49 games.
- With 32 points through 48 games (15 goals and 17 assists), Adam Henrique has been an important part of Anaheim’s offensive attack this season.
- As Anaheim’s top goalie, John Gibson has recorded 9 wins and 19 losses this season while allowing 89 goals with 801 saves.
Ducks Injuries
Pavel Mintyukov: Shouler (Out),
Max Jones: Upper Body (Out),
Alex Killorn: Knee (Out),
Ilya Lyubushkin: Upper Body (Questionable),
Trevor Zegras: Ankle (Out)
Sharks Insights
- With 104 goals (2.1 per game), the Sharks have the league’s 31st-ranked offense.
- The Sharks’ total of 192 goals conceded (3.8 per game) is 32nd in the NHL.
- They have the 32nd-ranked goal differential in the league at -88.
- The Sharks have 20 power-play goals (on 121 chances), 28th in the NHL.
- The Sharks’ power-play percentage (16.53) ranks them 22nd in the league.
- The Sharks have two shorthanded goals (26th in NHL).
- The Sharks’ have the 32nd-ranked penalty kill percentage (72.33%).
- The Sharks win 50.3% of faceoffs, 15th-ranked in the NHL.
- With a shooting percentage of 8.2%, the Sharks are 31st in the league.
- The Sharks have shut out their opponent once. They are averaging 17.5 hits and 19 blocked shots per game.
Sharks Key Players
- Tomas Hertl’s 34 points make him a vital offensive option for San Jose. He has 15 goals and 19 assists in 48 games.
- Mikael Granlund has helped lead the offense for San Jose this season with five goals and 24 assists.
- William Eklund has earned eight goals on the season, chipping in 15 assists.
- Mackenzie Blackwood has an 8-17-3 record this season, with an .899 save percentage (39th in the league). He has 915 saves, and has conceded 103 goals (3.5 goals against average).
Sharks Injuries
Mikael Granlund: Shoulder (Out),
Henry Thrun: Shoulder (Out),
Mario Ferraro: Lower Body (Out),
Tomas Hertl: Undisclosed (Questionable),
Matt Benning: Lower Body (Out For Season),
Givani Smith: Lower Body (Out)
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