Devils bring Gritsyuk’s goal streak into Ducks visit
Arseny Gritsyuk has scored in three consecutive games as New Jersey prepares to host Anaheim on Thursday.
The New Jersey Devils host the Anaheim Ducks at Prudential Center on Thursday, Oct. 22, with Arseny Gritsyuk looking to extend a three-game goal streak. The club lists puck drop for 7:08 p.m. ET.
Gritsyuk has four goals in New Jersey’s past five games and shares the team lead with Nico Hischier at four apiece. The Devils continue a three-game homestand after beating Colorado 4-3 on Tuesday.
Anaheim arrives with four consecutive losses. Its latest defeat was 3-2 against the New York Islanders on Tuesday, following a 5-2 loss to the Rangers on Monday.
Leo Carlsson leads the Ducks with 11 points through nine games, made up of two goals and nine assists. New Jersey’s official preview identifies Carlsson as one of the offensive threats the Devils will face.
