Ducks vs. Devils: Gameday Preview for November 2, 2025
The Anaheim Ducks are set to celebrate Día de Muertos on Sunday, November 2, 2025, during their matchup against the New Jersey Devils. A victory would mark the Ducks’ first three-game win streak of the season.
Ducks Recent Form
The Ducks have won four out of their last five games. Their sole defeat came against the Tampa Bay Lightning, where they lost by one goal in the final minutes.
During this five-game span, Leo Carlsson and Troy Terry have each tallied points in every game. Notably, Carlsson achieved a career-high of four points in a recent 5-2 triumph over the Detroit Red Wings.
Troy Terry commented, “I think we’re doing the right things to score goals. The exciting thing is I think we can be even better.”
Special Teams Performance
In addition to solid scoring, the Ducks have excelled on special teams. They scored shorthanded goals in consecutive matches against the Florida Panthers and the Red Wings. On Friday, the team successfully killed six out of seven penalties.
As they face the Devils, who boast a top-2 power play, the Ducks will need to maintain their defensive discipline. Terry remarked on their special teams strategy, noting the importance of timing in their aggression.
Upcoming Challenges
November presents a challenging schedule for the Ducks. After playing the 9-3-0 Devils, they will also face the reigning Cup champion Panthers. Following that, they have two road games against the Dallas Stars and Vegas Golden Knights before returning home to meet the Winnipeg Jets.
Projected Lineups
Here are the expected lineups for both teams:
| Ducks | Devils |
|---|---|
| Chris Kreider – Leo Carlsson – Troy Terry | Stefan Noesen – Jack Hughes – Jesper Bratt |
| Cutter Gauthier – Mason McTavish – Beckett Sennecke | Ondrej Palát – Nico Hischier – Arseny Gritsyuk |
| Nikita Nesterenko – Ryan Poehling – Alex Killorn | Timo Meier – Juho Lammikko – Dawson Mercer |
| Ross Johnston – Jansen Harkins – Frank Vatrano | Paul Cotter – Luke Glendening – Brian Halonen |
| Jackson LaCombe – Drew Helleson | Jonas Siegenthaler – Dougie Hamilton |
| Olen Zellweger – Jacob Trouba | Brendan Dillon – Luke Hughes |
| Pavel Mintyukov – Ian Moore | Dennis Cholowski – Šimon Nemec |
| Lukáš Dostál (projected) | Jake Allen (projected) |
As the Ducks prepare for this vital contest, fans are eager to see if they can secure their second three-game win streak of the season against a formidable opponent.
