Anaheim Ducks Set to Battle New Jersey Devils at Prudential Center

As the Anaheim Ducks prepare to face off against the New Jersey Devils at the Prudential Center, fans are eager to see if their team can turn around recent trends and come out on top. The upcoming game, scheduled for December 18th, will be a test of resilience for the Ducks who have been struggling in their past few outings.

In their last game against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden, the Ducks were outplayed, managing only one goal compared to five by their opponents. Their shooting percentage was a mere three percent and they lost nearly half of their faceoffs. Additionally, they spent a significant amount of time in penalty trouble with 32 penalty minutes recorded.

The previous match saw a slightly better performance from Anaheim against the New York Islanders at UBS Arena. They scored three goals with a shooting percentage of approximately 13 percent but still ended up on the losing side as they conceded four goals. The powerplay opportunities were limited and only capitalized once.

Looking further back at their home game versus Winnipeg Jets at Honda Center reveals another loss despite an improved faceoff win percentage of over 50 percent and scoring two goals. However, defensive lapses led to conceding four even-strength goals.

The trend is clear: while Anaheim has shown some offensive sparks, defensive weaknesses and penalties have been costly. To succeed against New Jersey Devils, discipline will be key along with capitalizing on powerplay chances and tightening up defensively during even-strength play.

Fans can catch this crucial matchup live on BSSC or BSSD channels or stream it via ESPN+ as well as MSGSN for those in specific locales. The puck drops at Prudential Center in Newark on December 18th – an opportunity for Anaheim Ducks to showcase improvement and possibly secure a much-needed victory away from home.