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NHL Game Of Day
NHL Game Of Day
By Rich Carlson
WagerWeb.com Contributing Writer
Nashville Predators (17-6-3) at Anaheim Ducks (20-3-6), 10 p.m. ET
Current Betting Odds: Spread Money Line Goals
Nashville +1 1/2 -190 +155 Over 5 1/2 -130
Anaheim -1 1/2 +165 -175 Under 5 1/2 +110
Two first-place teams will square off tonight at the Honda Center in Anaheim as the Nashville Stars visit the Anaheim Ducks. G Jean-Sebastien Giguere has been stellar between the pipes for the Ducks and has led Anaheim to first place in the Pacific Division and the best record in the Western Conference. Giguere is leading the league with 16 victories and ranks in the top 10 in save percentage (.922) and goals against average (2.21). A resurgent Teemu Selanne is leading the Ducks with 34 points (13 goals, 21 assists), while D Chris Pronger is second in the NHL with 26 assists.
The Predators will be without the services of injured G Tomas Vokoun, who is out with a thumb injury. The Predators have not missed as step as Backup G Chris Mason (6-2-0, 2.77 GAA) has filled in nicely. The Predators' offense ranks 4th in the NHL in goals scored (3.42 goals per game) and is one of the most balanced units in the league as the Predators only have one goal-scorer in double figures – RW Scott Hartnell (10 goals).
Injury report
Anaheim: G Ilya Bryzgalov (undisclosed injury) will be re-evaluated today. His status for tonight’s game is unknown.
Nashville: C Jason Arnott (knee) is out until at least early January.
G Tomas Vokoun (thumb) is on the injured list and will be out until at least late December.
Key betting information
*-Nashville is 6-2-2 in its last 10 games and has an 11-5-0 road record
*-Anaheim is 7-1-2 in its last 10 games and has a 12-2-4 home record
*-This will be the first game between the Predators and Ducks this season
*-Nashville’s No. 4-ranked offense (3.42 goals per game) vs. Anaheim’s No. 5-ranked defense (2.31 goals allowed average)
*-Anaheim’s No. 3-ranked offense (3.45 goals per game) vs. Nashville’s No. 13-ranked defense (2.73 goals allowed average)
*-Nashville’s No. 11-ranked power play (18% scored) vs. Anaheim’s No. 9-ranked penalty-killing unit (85.4% success)
*-Anaheim’s No. 2-ranked power play (22.2% scored) vs. Nashville’s No. 11-ranked penalty-killing unit (84.9% success)
News & notes
Dallas Stars center Mike Modano missed Tuesday’s practice with a hip flexor injury. His status for Dallas’ home game against Phoenix on Wednesday is questionable (the Stars are -200 on WagerWeb.com). ... The Chicago Blackhawks extended the contract of new coach Denis Savard through the 2007-2008 season.
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