Blackhawks vs Ducks: Preview and Predictions for Sunday’s NHL Matchup

The Chicago Blackhawks and the Anaheim Ducks are set to face off on Sunday, November 3, at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. The Ducks, coming off a 2-1 overtime loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins, will look to bounce back against the Blackhawks, who recently secured a thrilling 4-3 shootout victory over the Los Angeles Kings.

The Blackhawks, with a record of 4-7-1, are on the fifth and final game of their road trip. They will be without Alec Martinez and Laurent Brossoit due to injuries. The team’s recent win over the Kings was highlighted by Tyler Bertuzzi‘s late goal in the third period and Ryan Donato‘s shootout winner.

The Anaheim Ducks, with a record of 4-4-2, are starting a six-game homestand after their East Coast trip. They are dealing with the absence of goalie John Gibson, who is recovering from an appendectomy. Lukáš Dostál is expected to start in goal for the Ducks, having performed impressively with a 1.99 goals-against average and a .945 save percentage in eight games.

In terms of team statistics, the Ducks have the worst goals-for average in the NHL at 2.2 but boast a strong defensive record with a 2.7 goals-against average, which is the seventh best in the league. The Blackhawks have a goals-for average of 2.6 and a goals-against average of 3.3.

Predictions favor the Ducks, with computer models suggesting a final score of Ducks 3, Blackhawks 2. Betting lines also lean towards the Ducks, with a moneyline of -129 and a spread pick of Blackhawks +1.5.

The game will be broadcast on ESPN+ and can be streamed through various platforms, including Fubo, subject to regional restrictions.