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Anaheim Ducks Set to Battle Colorado Avalanche at Denver's Ball Arena

As the Anaheim Ducks prepare to face off against the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena, fans can anticipate an intriguing matchup. The Ducks have shown a mix of results in their recent games, which could play a significant role in their upcoming performance.


Dec 21, 2023; Anaheim, California, USA;  Anaheim Ducks goaltender Lukas Dostal (1) defends the goal during the first period against the Calgary Flames at Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-USA TODAY Sports

In their last three outings, the Ducks have experienced both highs and lows. They secured a solid victory against the San Jose Sharks with a 4-1 scoreline, showcasing an effective powerplay by netting two goals during man-advantage situations and demonstrating strong goaltending with a save percentage of 96 percent. This win was built on an impressive shooting percentage of nine percent from 44 shots.


However, consistency has been challenging for Anaheim as they faced defeat in their next game against the Philadelphia Flyers. Despite scoring three goals from 38 shots and maintaining an even faceoff win percentage (51 percent), they allowed six goals on just 29 shots against them, resulting in a save percentage of only 83 percent for that game.


The most recent match saw improvement with the Ducks overcoming Nashville Predators by scoring three goals from just 20 shots – reflecting an exceptional shooting accuracy of fifteen percent. Their defense was also notable as they blocked twenty shots and had goaltending saving at ninety-four percent efficiency.


These performances suggest that while Anaheim's offense can be potent when clicking – particularly on powerplays – defensive lapses have occasionally let them down. Against Colorado's high-octane attack, it will be crucial for them to maintain discipline and capitalize on powerplay opportunities while ensuring robust defensive coverage throughout all zones.


Ducks fans should look forward to seeing if their team can leverage its offensive prowess while tightening up defensively to secure another road victory.


The upcoming game is scheduled for November 16th at Ball Arena in Denver, CO. Fans can catch all the action live on ESPN+ or local networks ALT (channel 681) and BSSC/BSSD (channels 693/694) starting at 7:00 PM MT.

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