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Anaheim Ducks vs. Detroit Red Wings: Preview, Predictions and Picks for February 23, 2025

Updated on:
Feb 23, 2025 7:51 PM
The Anaheim Ducks are looking to build on their recent shootout win as they travel to face the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena on Sunday, Feb 23, 2025, at 6:00 PM. The Ducks currently lead the regular season series 1-0 and will aim to extend their advantage against the Red Wings, who are 15-12-3 on their home ice. This NHL matchup is shaping up to be an exciting contest between two teams vying for positioning in their respective divisions.
Anaheim Ducks vs Detroit Red Wings

Current Odds

ANA
DET
Over
9.5
+3300
Under
9.5
-10000
ANA
+1.5
-10000
DET
-1.5
+3300
ANA
ML
+105
DET
ML
-115

Ducks vs Red Wings statistics

Stat Ducks Red Wings
Goals For per Game 2.49 2.86
Goals Against Average 3.00 3.13
Shots per Game 28.0 26.9
Shots Against per Game 32.2 29.3
Power Play Goals 18 47
Power Play Goals Against 39 41
Short Handed Goals 1 2
Short Handed Goals Against 0 0
Penalty Minutes 469 344
Power Play Percentage 12.0 28.3
Penalty Kill Percentage 74.8 69.9

Detroit Red Wings recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
2/8/25 vs Tampa Bay Lightning L 6-3
2/4/25 @ Seattle Kraken W 5-4 SO
2/2/25 @ Vancouver Canucks W 3-2 OT
2/1/25 @ Calgary Flames W 3-1
1/30/25 @ Edmonton Oilers W 3-2 SO

Anaheim Ducks recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
2/8/25 @ Los Angeles Kings W 2-1 SO
2/4/25 vs Dallas Stars W 2-1
2/2/25 vs Montreal Canadiens W 3-2
1/30/25 @ Calgary Flames L 4-1
1/28/25 @ Seattle Kraken W 6-4

Detroit Red Wings injuries

  • Andrew Copp (C): Out
  • J.T. Compher (LW): Injured Reserve
  • Patrick Kane (RW): Injured Reserve
  • Vladimir Tarasenko (RW): Day-To-Day
  • Michael Rasmussen (C): Day-To-Day

Anaheim Ducks injuries

  • John Gibson (G): Day-To-Day
  • Radko Gudas (D): Day-To-Day
  • Troy Terry (RW): Day-To-Day
  • Mason McTavish (C): Day-To-Day
  • Isac Lundestrom (C): Day-To-Day

Ducks vs Red Wings game info

Type Info
Venue Little Caesars Arena
Location Detroit, MI
Puck drop Sun 6:00 PM
TV KCOP

Ducks vs Red Wings predictions

Frank Vatrano skating on thin ice, don't you think? The Anaheim Ducks' right winger has been impressive with 17 goals this season. Even if Vatrano's been a steady scorer, there’s a bit of a question mark around his availability due to a day-to-day status. But let’s say he does hit the ice; you can bet he’s hungry to up his tally. And talking about hungry, Troy Terry, assuming he suits up, will likely be orchestrating some offensive plays. With 24 assists and 40 points, he knows how to get his teammates in scoring positions. A fierce drive to close the scoring gap could be sparking through the Ducks' roster at Little Caesars Arena.

On the other side of the ice, the Detroit Red Wings will be leaning on their offensive juggernauts to keep their engine revving. Alex DeBrincat’s presence is particularly noteworthy. His knack for finding the back of the net – 25 goals and counting – adds a dangerous edge to Detroit’s attack. Meanwhile, Lucas Raymond, who’s been racking up assists like clockwork, might be the key to unlocking the Ducks’ defense. His 61 points highlight his dual threat as a playmaker. When these two hit their stride, it's like watching poetry in motion, only faster and on skates. They’re the Red Wings’ aces in the hole.

Predicting the outcome of this nail-biter? That's like shooting a puck in the dark, but let's give it a go. With the Wings flaunting home ice advantage and a bit of headway over the Ducks in the standings, they seem bound to edge out a victory. The odds have them favored, after all. But let’s not discount the Ducks' potential surprises up their sleeves. It's hockey. Anything can happen. Yet if I were a betting person, I'd say Detroit’s likely to clinch this one. The Red Wings seem revved up and ready to keep their fans roaring in delight. What do you think? Could the Ducks swim away with a win?

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