Sunday, October 16, 2011
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Ducks 1 0 3 4
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GOAL SCORERS

STL:   P. Berglund (05:43 - 2nd) , A. Steen (09:38 - 3rd)
ANA:   B. Ryan (02:20 - 1st) , F. Beauchemin (01:31 - 3rd) , C. Perry (PPG, 03:40 - 3rd) , B. Ryan (06:24 - 3rd)
GOALIES

STL: J. Halak (L)
 ANA: J. Hiller (W)
Blues-Ducks Preview
Brian Compton  - NHL.com Deputy Managing Editor
While Jonas Hiller continues to shine in goal, the Anaheim Ducks' offense has yet to get going. Picking up the pace could prove difficult without injured left wing Jason Blake. Seeking a third consecutive win, Anaheim looks to continue its home domination of the St. Louis Blues on Sunday night. Since kicking off their season with a 4-1 loss to Buffalo in Helsinki, the Ducks (2-1-0) have won two straight due in large part to Hiller's stellar play. After making 14 saves in a 2-1 shootout win over the New York Rangers last Saturday in Stockholm, Hiller stopped all 31 shots for his 12th career shutout during Friday's 1-0 victory over San Jose. Hiller, who missed nearly all of the second half of 2010-11 because of vertigo, seems to have recaptured the form that made him an All Star last season. "I worked real hard to be where I am now. I know it didn't come back to me for free, so I know I have to keep working," he said. "I want to make a statement every night, no matter what happened last year. It's nice to get these games and feel good out there. Goaltending is a lot about confidence, and it's easier to be playing well if you start a season with these kinds of games." Hiller's efforts have helped Anaheim overcome a lack of offensive production - the Ducks' top two lines have both failed to tally a point this season. Things aren't about to get any easier with Blake, who skated alongside center Saku Koivu and Teemu Selanne on Anaheim's second line, expected to miss three months with tendon damage in his left forearm. Blake, who had yet to tally a point this season but had 32 in 2010-11 and currently leads the team with 11 shots on goal, was accidentally cut just above his wrist Friday by Sharks defenseman Brent Burns' skate. The accident occurred after Blake fell down while trying to play the puck out of a faceoff. "This was an unfortunate, freak accident, but we are pleased to hear that Jason is expected to make a full and complete recovery," Ducks general manager Bob Murray said. "He's a real character person and teammate, and we look forward to having him back in our lineup when he's ready." While Blake's absence surely hurts, a matchup with the Blues (2-2-0) could help raise Anaheim's spirits. The Ducks are 13-2-0 with one tie in their last 16 home meetings with St. Louis. Hiller is 5-2-0 lifetime in this series despite a lackluster 3.44 goals-against average. Left wing Bobby Ryan has notched 13 points in 11 career meetings with the Blues, recording a hat trick and an assist during a 7-4 win Jan. 12. St. Louis, which began its current four-game road trip with a 3-2 loss to Dallas on Thursday, regrouped to mount a late rally Saturday, defeating San Jose 4-2. Kent Huskins and Alex Steen scored in the third period before captain David Backes added an empty netter to ice the victory. Brian Elliott spelled No. 1 goaltender Jaroslav Halak, stopping 34 shots in his Blues debut. "Credit the guys for getting back on track," coach Davis Payne said. "San Jose got us way back on our heels in the second period. Fortunately, our goalie made some big saves." Halak, 1-2-0 with a 2.70 GAA, is likely to be back in goal Sunday. He went 1-1-0 with a 1.52 GAA against Anaheim last season. The Blues conclude their road trip Tuesday night in Los Angeles.


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WESTERN CONFERENCE
  TEAM GP W L OT GF GA PTS
1 p - CHI 48 36 7 5 155 102 77
2 y - ANA 48 30 12 6 140 118 66
3 y - VAN 48 26 15 7 127 121 59
4 x - STL 48 29 17 2 129 115 60
5 x - LAK 48 27 16 5 133 118 59
6 x - SJS 48 25 16 7 124 116 57
7 x - DET 48 24 16 8 124 115 56
8 x - MIN 48 26 19 3 122 127 55
9 CBJ 48 24 17 7 120 119 55
10 PHX 48 21 18 9 125 131 51
11 DAL 48 22 22 4 130 142 48
12 EDM 48 19 22 7 125 134 45
13 CGY 48 19 25 4 128 160 42
14 NSH 48 16 23 9 111 139 41
15 COL 48 16 25 7 116 152 39

STATS

2012-2013 PLAYOFFS
SKATERS: GP G A +/- Pts
A. Steen 6 3 0 2 3
D. Backes 6 1 2 0 3
V. Sobotka 6 0 3 4 3
T. Oshie 6 2 0 -4 2
B. Jackman 6 1 1 -1 2
P. Berglund 6 1 1 -3 2
A. Pietrangelo 6 1 1 2 2
K. Shattenkirk 6 0 2 -1 2
D. Perron 6 0 2 -3 2
C. Porter 6 1 0 0 1
 
GOALIES: W L OT Sv% GAA
B. Elliott 2 4 1 .919 1.90

 
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