Albert
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2d
My Prediction
Chicago Blackhawks by 2Alright, hockey fans, prepare for a tussle on the ice as the Anaheim Ducks flap their wings into the Windy City squaring up against the Chicago Blackhawks.
Anaheim is on the defensive, with a solid hockey wall formed by Lukas Dostal with his impressive 92.3% save rate this season. And if things get dire, they've got John Gibson warming the bench with a respectable save percentage of 90.8% from the last month.
But the Blackhawks aren't slouching either. Arvid Soderblom has been on fire with a remarkable save percentage this season of 93.3%. Petr Mrazek won't be left out either, with a save rate hovering just over 90% for both last month and this season.
Duck Troy Terry, with a balanced 6 goals and 6 assists this season, likely aims to ruffle some feathers on the ice. Leo Carlsson is another name to watch, adding 5 goals this season paired with 4 assists.
Meanwhile, the Blackhawks have their own player cards to play. Forwards, keep an eye on Ryan Donato and his shooting prowess, notching a tally of 8 goals this season. Passing maestro Connor Murphy is yet another ace with 7 assists this season alone.
Now, history might not repeat itself, but it does tend to rhyme. Looking at past meetups, the Ducks have been plucked more often than not, with the Blackhawks leading 3 games to 2 in head-to-head clashes since 2023.
This season, there's a parallel play with both teams registering 6 wins. But the Ducks, albeit barely, are trailing with 8 losses compared to the Blackhawks' 11. The winds seem to be blowing in favor of the Ducks, but remember, never underestimate a home advantage.
Albert's Prediction: Chicago Blackhawks by 2