Ian Moore speaks with the media ahead of his NHL debut against the Colorado Avalanche. In their final home game of the 2024-25 season, the Ducks will take on the Colorado Avalanche. Anaheim is looking to bounce back from a 6-1 loss to the Los Angeles Kings on Apr. 10. The Avalanche are coming off a 5-4 loss to the Kings on Saturday. They will be without several key players––including Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar--due to injuries and maintenance. Defenseman Ian Moore will make his NHL debut for the Ducks after signing his entry-level contract (ELC) on Saturday. He will be paired with veteran Jacob Trouba, a natural right-hander who will shift to the left and play his off-side. Jul 26, 2023; Irvine, California, USA; Anaheim Ducks prospect Ian Moore (74) during a drill at development camp at Great Park Ice. Mandatory Credit: Derek Lee-The Hockey News [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/575334c6-0342-4390-830f-c8b9224063e2.jpeg] Jul 26, 2023; Irvine, California, USA; Anaheim Ducks prospect Ian Moore (74) during a drill at development camp at Great Park Ice. Mandatory Credit: Derek Lee-The Hockey News "It's been an awesome couple of days," Moore said. "I'm super excited for my family and it's a dream come true. I'm super honored to have this opportunity. Hasn't sunk in yet, but I'm really excited for it." "He's a young kid," Ducks head coach Greg Cronin said. "First NHL game, he's gonna be excited. He had a little bit of practice time yesterday and he looked like he had pretty good footwork. I think his Harvard pedigree is a reflection of his IQ. Hopefully, that transfers to the ice. Excited to watch him." > "Trouba's been around a long time and he can play the left side, which will > help the two righties. I think his experience on both halves of the ice will > help the team and that line that's on the ice with them." - Ducks head coach Greg Cronin on the decision to pair Ian Moore with Jacob Trouba. Lukáš Dostál will start against the Avalanche, with the opportunity to rebound from a tough performance against the Kings. Dostál will look to replicate his bounceback performance from Apr. 7, when he stopped 45 saves en route to a 3-2 win after allowing six goals in the previous game. Ducks Projected Lines Cutter Gauthier - Leo Carlsson - Alex Killorn Trevor Zegras - Ryan Strome - Frank Vatrano Nikita Nesterenko - Mason McTavish - Troy Terry Jansen Harkins - Isac Lundeström - Sam Colangelo Jackson LaCombe - Radko Gudas Jacob Trouba - Ian Moore Pavel Mintyukov - Drew Helleson Lukáš Dostál (confirmed) Avalanche Projected Lines Artturi Lehkonen - Brock Nelson - Valeri Nichushkin Joel Kiviranta - Charlie Coyle - Martin Nečas Parker Kelly - Jack Drury - Logan O'Connor Jere Innala - Chris Wagner - Jimmy Vesey Sam Girard - Erik Johnson Keaton Middleton - Sam Malinski Wyatt Aamodt - Jack Ahcan Scott Wedgewood (confirmed)
