Despite two 0. 970+ save percentage performances in his last five games, Juuse Saros still sits 57th in the league in goals-saved above average at -2. 27. Player to Watch: Dante Fabbro Last week, Nick Kypreos reported that David Poile could be shopping Dante Fabbro in exchange for scoring help. Among the team’s six defenders, Fabbro skated more minutes than just Jeremy Lauzon last week, and he’s recorded just four assists in 19 games this season. If Fabbro is dealt soon, expect Jordan Gross to fill his place until Mark Borowiecki returns to the ice. Anaheim Ducks The Ducks come to Nashville after a 5-4 loss to the Seattle Kraken last weekend, giving them a 2-8-0 record in their last ten contests.
This team is putrid in every sense of the word. Anaheim’s offense is led by Trevor Zegras and Troy Terry, who have combined for 43 points in 22 games; Zegras has four goals and seven points in his last ten games. Despite their lack of success, the Ducks’ forward lineup is full of interesting young talent, including Isac Lundestrom and Mason McTavish. The latter—who has 11 points in 22 games this season—is centering Anaheim’s top power-play unit featuring Zegras, Terry, and Cam Fowler.
Nashville Predators Last time out—on Wednesday before Thanksgiving—Nashville conceded a 3-0 loss to the Detroit Red Wings in a game where the Predators did nearly everything right. During five-on-five play, Nashville out possessed Detroit 60. 92% to 39. 08% and controlled high-danger shot attempts 70% to 30%. Furthermore, the Predators dominated the Red Wings in expected goals share, notching 2. 19 at full strength all night. Despite all of those moral victories, Nashville left Motor City with zero points, dropping to 6-3-1 in their last ten games. Nashville vs. Detroit | 5-on-5 Expected Goals Natural Stat Trick Even with a slight turnaround in the Preds’ performance as of late, this fanbase isn’t light on frustration.
The Ducks’ power play scored three goals against the Kraken but still sits 31st in the league with a 15. 2% conversion rate. On the other side of the puck, Anaheim is missing its top blueliner Jamie Drysdale, who is out for four to six months with a torn labrum. John Klingberg also missed Sunday’s game with a lower-body injury. This Ducks’ defense has allowed the most goals per game (4.
Game Preview: Nashville Predators vs. Anaheim Ducks 11/29/22Tonight, the Nashville Predators will host the Anaheim Ducks after nearly a week without playing; Friday and Saturday’s games against Colorado and Columbus were postponed due to a water main break near Bridgestone Arena. Nashville currently sits sixth in the tightly-contested Central Division with a 9-9-2 record. The Anaheim Ducks are even worse off with a 6-15-1 record that ranks last in the entire NHL. This matchup should be a prime opportunity for two points for the Predators before they embark on a three-game road trip to New Jersey, Long Island, and Tampa.