The Anaheim Ducks (20-35-3) bring a three-game losing streak into a road matchup against the San Jose Sharks (15-37-5), who have dropped four straight, on Thursday, February 29 at 10:30 PM ET on ESPN+, NBCS-CA, BSSC, and BSSD.
Ducks vs. Sharks Game Info
- Date: Thursday, February 29, 2024
- 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’ 150 total goals (2.6 per game) rank 29th in the league.
- The Ducks have conceded 206 total goals (3.6 per game), ranking 27th in league play in goals against.
- Their goal differential (-56) ranks 30th in the league.
- The 34 power-play goals the Ducks have put up this season (to rank 20th in the NHL) have come on 176 power-play chances.
- The Ducks’ 19.32% power-play conversion rate ranks 20th in the league.
- The Ducks have capitalized with seven shorthanded goals this season (eighth among NHL squads).
- The Ducks kill 76.39% of opponent power plays, the 26th-ranked penalty-kill percentage in the league.
- The Ducks have the 23rd-ranked faceoff win rate in the NHL, at 48.8%.
- The Ducks connect on 9.3% of their shots (26th in the league).
- The Ducks have not shut out an opponent this season. They average 19.3 hits and 16.4 blocked shots per game.
Ducks Key Players
- One of Anaheim’s top offensive options this season is Frank Vatrano, who has put up 45 points in 58 games.
- With 17 goals and 28 assists, Troy Terry is one of the top offensive options for Anaheim with his 45 points (0.8 per game).
- With 38 points through 57 games (16 goals and 22 assists), Adam Henrique has been an important part of Anaheim’s offensive efforts this season.
- In 38 games played this season, John Gibson (12-20-2) has allowed 109 goals.
Ducks Injuries
Trevor Zegras: Ankle (Out), Brock McGinn: Upper Body (Out), Troy Terry: Undisclosed (Questionable)
Sharks Insights
- With 119 goals (2.1 per game), the Sharks have the NHL’s 32nd-ranked offense.
- The Sharks have given up 218 total goals this season (3.8 per game), 32nd in the league.
- They have the 32nd-ranked goal differential in the league at -99.
- The Sharks have 23 power-play goals (31st in NHL) on 136 chances.
- The Sharks score on 16.91% of their power plays, No. 25 in the league.
- In terms of shorthanded goals, the Sharks have two.
- The Sharks’ have the 28th-ranked penalty kill percentage (74.86%).
- The Sharks win 49.8% of faceoffs, 16th-ranked in the NHL.
- With a shooting percentage of 8.1%, the Sharks are 31st in the league.
- The Sharks have shut out their opponent once. They are averaging 17.4 hits and 19.1 blocked shots per game.
Sharks Key Players
- Tomas Hertl has put up 34 points (0.7 per game) for San Jose, with 15 goals and 19 assists in 48 games (playing 19:40 per game).
- Mikael Granlund has helped lead the offense for San Jose this season with seven goals and 25 assists.
- William Eklund is a key player on offense for San Jose with eight goals and 17 assists.
- Mackenzie Blackwood is 9-18-3 on the season, giving up 110 goals (3.5 goals against average) and collecting 981 saves with an .899 save percentage (40th in the league).
Sharks Injuries
Mackenzie Blackwood: Undisclosed (Questionable), Marc-Edouard Vlasic: Upper Body (Questionable), Logan Couture: Groin (Out), Matt Benning: Lower Body (Out For Season), Tomas Hertl: Lower Body (Out)