New Jersey vs Anaheim Prediction 13 December 2025
🔊 New Jersey will host Anaheim on their home ice as part of another game day in the NHL regular season. The hosts are spiraling downwards and can't seem to break their losing streak. The team is rapidly losing ground in the Eastern Conference standings. Meanwhile, the visitors, since the beginning of December, have been struggling but managing to maintain a positive record, which keeps them among the leading pack in the West.
Head-to-Head
The rivals have already faced each other this season. In early November, the matchup in California didn't offer much of a contest. Anaheim routed their opponents with a 4-1 victory, with the outcome essentially decided by the start of the second period after three unanswered goals from the current visitors. Forward Cutter Gauthier played a pivotal role in his team's success, scoring a goal and providing an assist. The forward remains in form and is ready to make his presence felt once again.
Head-to-head statistics New Jersey - Anaheim
New Jersey Devils Team Overview
Sheldon Keefe's squad are navigating one of the toughest stretches of their current season. The team have suffered six defeats in their last seven games and have been blown out four times during this span. This slump has led to a significant drop in the standings, pushing them out of the Eastern Conference playoff spots. Their defensive play is currently under heavy criticism. Overall, New Jersey have conceded 100 goals already. If the club cannot halt this streak of poor performances soon, climbing back into the conference's top eight will be extremely challenging, given the intense competition.
Match Results: New Jersey Devils
Anaheim Ducks Team Overview
The California club continues to surprise. Once the league's perennial underdog, they are no longer content with their past reputation and have settled among the leaders of the Pacific Division. Joel Quenneville's squad has secured three victories in their last four games. Their primary weapon is an exceptionally potent offense, having already scored 113 goals, one of the best tallies in the conference. Defensively, they aren't flawless, conceding 103 goals, but they've learned to capitalize on highly "open" game scenarios.
Match Results: Anaheim Ducks
🏒 Projected Lineups
New Jersey: Markstrom - Hamilton, Siegenthaler - Bratt, Hischier, Noesen
Anaheim: Husso - Lacombe, Trouba - Kreider, Carlsson, Terry
🥅 Goalies
New Jersey's goaltender Jacob Markstrom is struggling to regain his previous form. The Swede has a save percentage of just 87.5% and a goals against average of 3.66. Both are alarmingly low figures that have a direct impact on the team's performance.
Anaheim's goalie Ville Husso continues to diligently stand in for his injured teammate Lukas Dostal. The Finn has a save percentage of 88.8%, which isn't exceptional, but he works hard to avoid making too many costly mistakes.
Editorial Prediction
The home team's rough patch threatens to linger, potentially leading to severe consequences for the squad. In contrast, the visitors consistently maintain a high level of performance, often pulling through in tough matches. It's crucial to consider the scoring factor here: in 9 of Anaheim's last 10 games, at least six goals were scored. Given New Jersey's defensive struggles, this trend could very well continue. Our bet is on the total over 5.5 goals.No comments
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