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- The Ducks possess a 7-8-2 record so far.
- The Ducks are are averaging 2.5 goals per contest so far.
- The Ducks are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Blackhawks.
- The Blackhawks' record sits at 6-11-1.
- The Blackhawks are are averaging 2.3 goals per contest so far.
- The Blackhawks are coming off a 4-2 win vs. the Ducks.
Ducks vs Blackhawks Preview
Looking to win big? The Ducks and Blackhawks face off at 8:30 ET on ESPN+. The Blackhawks are hosting the game at United Center in Chicago, IL. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6 goals, and the Blackhawks are -1.5 goal favorite to win at home against the Ducks.
Ducks vs. Blackhawks Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NHL
- Teams: Anaheim Ducks at Chicago Blackhawks
- Where: Chicago at United Center
- Date: Tuesday, November 19th
- Betting Odds CHI -1.5, ANA +133 | CHI -157 O/U 6
Ducks Preview: Do the Ducks Have What it Takes on the Road?
Anaheim’s record dropped to 7-8-2 with a 4-2 loss to the Blackhawks. The Ducks were favored on the puck line, but failed to cover. The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 6 goals fell just short of that mark.
After falling behind 3-0, the Ducks got on the board with a goal from Brock McGinn in the third period. Mason McTavish added another goal for Anaheim with just 4 seconds left in the game.
Anaheim fired 39 shots on goal in their 4-2 loss to Chicago, but only found the net twice. Brock McGinn scored his second goal of the season, while Mason McTavish also added his second, with McTavish's goal coming on a power play.
Ross Johnston picked up his first assist of the season on McGinn's goal, and Troy Terry and Ryan Strome added assists on McTavish's power-play goal. Anaheim was held scoreless until the 3rd period, where they netted both of their goals.
The Ducks' defense struggled early, allowing the first goal at 12:57 in the first period and another at 16:44. Both of those goals were followed by another late in the second period, and a fourth at 17:43 in the third. Lukas Dostal recorded 25 saves with a save percentage of 86.2%. Anaheim's defense also had 6 takeaways and 15 hits.
Blackhawks Preview: Can the Blackhawks Secure a Win at Home?
With a 4-2 victory over the Ducks, the Blackhawks improved to 6-11-1 this season. Chicago covered the puck line as underdogs, and the total of 6 goals fell just short of the pre-game line of 6.5.
Four different players scored for the Blackhawks, who held the Ducks scoreless until the third period. Isaak Phillips got things started at 7:03 in the first period.
Chicago’s offense put 29 shots on goal and scored four times in their 4-2 win over the Ducks. Ryan Donato netted his 7th goal of the season, while Seth Jones added his 2nd. Isaak Phillips and Teuvo Teravainen also found the net, with Teravainen’s 4th goal coming on a power play.
Connor Bedard contributed with two assists, bringing his season total to nine. Taylor Hall picked up his 4th assist on Teravainen’s power-play goal in the first period. The Blackhawks scored twice in the opening period, added another in the second, and capped their scoring with Donato’s goal in the third.
Arvid Söderblom made 38 saves with a 95% save percentage, helping the Blackhawks to a 4-2 win over the Ducks. Chicago's defense also recorded 6 takeaways and 5 hits. Both goals allowed came in the 3rd period, including one with just 4 seconds left.
Ducks vs Blackhawks Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- When looking at their past five road matchups, Anaheim has an puck line record of 4-1 while averaging 2 per game. The team went 2-3 overall in these games.
- When looking at their past five home matchups, Chicago has an puck line record of 2-3 while averaging 2 per game. The team went 1-4 overall in these games.
- Going back to their previous three games as the underdog, Chicago has an puck line mark of 1-2 while going 1-2 straight up.
- Looking back on the team's last ten games as the favorite, the Ducks have a straight up record of 6-4. Their record vs the puck line in these games was 5-5.
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