ANAHEIM DUCKS NEWS

Lukas Dostal - Starting again Saturday Dostal will protect the home goal versus the Kraken on Saturday.

Impact Dostal has played in each of the last four games, allowing 10 goals on 124 shots in that span. It appears he's being rewarded for his strong play even with John Gibson back from attending the birth of his child. The Kraken have scored 18 goals over their last six games.

DECEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Radko Gudas - Suffers lower-body injury Gudas sustained a lower-body injury during Thursday's 3-0 loss to Calgary and will consequently miss Saturday's game against Seattle.

Impact Gudas has five goals, nine points, 65 PIM, 82 hits and 63 blocks in 31 contests this season. The Ducks plan to reevaluate him after the Christmas break. In the meantime, Urho Vaakanainen will likely draw into the lineup Saturday.

DECEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leo Carlsson - Sustains MCL sprain Carlsson sustained a right MCL sprain and will be out for 4-6 weeks.

Impact Carlsson was injured late in Thursday's game versus the Flames and will now likely be out until the middle of January in a best-case scenario. Given how the Ducks have managed Carlsson's workload so far, they will likely take the utmost caution when getting him back up to speed. Trevor Zegras (lower body) will return to a top-six role Saturday versus the Kraken and will likely stay there with Carlsson out.

DECEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ducks F Trevor Zegras returns from 20-game absence Oct 30, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Anaheim Ducks center Mason McTavish (23) and center Trevor Zegras (right) celebrate after defea...

DECEMBER 23, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Tristan Luneau - Won't play in WJC Luneau, who was loaned from Anaheim to Team Canada on Dec. 9, will not play in the World Junior Championship because of a viral infection. Mark Masters of TSN reports Saturday.

Impact Luneau had a goal and three points in seven contests with Anaheim this season. Missing out on the tournament will cost the 19-year-old an opportunity to play a lead role against some of the best prospects in the world. Luneau might return to the Ducks, but because Anaheim was using him sparingly, it's also possible he'll be reassigned to QMJHL Gatineau where he'd log big minutes.

DECEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Trevor Zegras - Removed from IR Zegras (lower body) was activated from injured reserve Saturday, per the NHL media site.

Impact It appears as though Zegras will be back in the lineup Saturday against Seattle following a 20-game absence. He has generated one goal, one assist and 30 shots on net over 12 appearances this season. Zegras is projected to play on the top line and first power-play unit after Leo Carlsson (lower body) was injured in Thursday's 3-0 loss to Calgary.

DECEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kraken head to the Ducks in Pacific Division action

The Anaheim Ducks host the Seattle Kraken in a matchup of Pacific Division squads

DECEMBER 22, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lukas Dostal - Kept busy in loss Dostal stopped 41 of 43 shots in Thursday's 3-0 loss to the Flames. The third goal was an empty-netter.

Impact Dostal received no help from his offense or defense in this one -- the 43 shots he faced represented a season high. The 23-year-old netminder has won just one of his last six outings. He's at a 6-7-0 record with a 3.70 GAA and an .895 save percentage through 14 appearances this season. Dostal will likely settle back into a backup role soon -- expect John Gibson between the pipes Saturday versus the Kraken.

DECEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jacob Markstrom earns 200th career win as Flames blank Ducks Dec 21, 2023; Anaheim, California, USA; Calgary Flames goaltender Jacob Markstrom (25) defends the goal against Anaheim Ducks center Ryan St...

DECEMBER 22, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Leo Carlsson - Injured Thursday Carlsson sustained a lower-body injury in Thursday's game versus the Flames and will require further evaluation, Eric Stephens of The Athletic reports.

Impact Carlsson was hurt in the third period when MacKenzie Weegar fell on his leg. Until further tests are conducted, it's unknown how long Carlsson may be out of action. If he misses time, Benoit-Olivier Groulx will likely step into a bottom-six role while Mason McTavish would move into the top six.

DECEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Markstrom makes 26 saves, Flames shut out Ducks | NHL.com Lindholm has 3 points for Calgary, which wins 3rd straight; Carlsson leaves with injury for Anaheim

DECEMBER 22, 2023 • NHL.COM

CGY@ANA: DeSimone scores goal against Lukas Dostal | Calgary Flames CGY@ANA: DeSimone scores goal against Lukas Dostal

DECEMBER 22, 2023 • NHL.COM

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DECEMBER 22, 2023 • NHL.COM

Mason McTavish - Ready to rock McTavish (upper body) will return to the lineup Thursday versus the Flames.

Impact McTavish was considered likely to return earlier in the day, and the team's lineup announcement confirmed it. The 20-year-old appears set to be eased in on the third line, playing alongside Max Jones and Brett Leason. McTavish should also see power-play time after his seven-game absence.

DECEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Stalock - Returns to AHL Stalock was reassigned to AHL San Diego on Thursday.

Impact John Gibson was on the non-roster list while attending the birth of his child, but he's returned to the Ducks, which is why Stalock has been sent to the minors. Stalock has a 3.78 GAA and an .893 save percentage in six outings this season.

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jamie Drysdale - Taken off injured reserve Drysdale (lower body) was activated off injured reserve Thursday, per the NHL media site, which makes him available for the evening's game against Calgary.

Impact Drysdale, who hasn't played since Oct. 15, has two assists, three hits and a block in two contests this season. While he has the potential to serve in a top-four capacity and get a role on the power play, it's also possible Anaheim will initially use him sparingly in an effort to ease him back into the lineup after the 21-year-old's prolonged absence. Meanwhile, Drysdale's return is likely to result in Urho Vaakanainen being a healthy scratch Thursday.

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

John Gibson - Returns to Ducks Gibson, who was on the non-roster list and missed Monday's game to attend the birth of his child, will serve as the backup goaltender in Thursday's home contest against Calgary, pe...

Impact Lukas Dostal is expected to start Thursday. Gibson has a 6-13-0 record, 2.85 GAA and .906 save percentage in 21 outings this year.

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mason McTavish - Likely to return Thursday McTavish (upper body) will probably play in Thursday's contest versus Calgary, coach Greg Cronin told Alyson Lozoff of Bally Sports West.

Impact McTavish has missed Anaheim's last seven contests because of the injury. He has 10 goals and 21 points in 24 contests this season. If McTavish returns Thursday, then Ross Johnston might be a healthy scratch while Adam Henrique will likely slide from the second to third line.

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jamie Drysdale - Poised to return against Flames Drysdale (lower body) is likely to be in the lineup versus Calgary on Thursday but hasn't been officially confirmed, Alyson Lozoff of Bally Sports West reports.

Impact Drysdale has been sidelined since Oct. 15 against the Hurricanes when he suffered his lower-body injury. The blueliner has played in just two games this season but picked up helpers in both while also seeing significant minutes with the man advantage (2:20 of ice time per game). Urho Vaakanainen is averaging the lowest ice time over the Ducks' last 15 games and could be the odd man out with Drysdale back in the lineup.

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lukas Dostal - Set to face Flames Dostal is expected to start at home against Calgary on Thursday, Alyson Lozoff of Bally Sports West reports.

Impact Dostal has a 6-6-0 record, 3.85 GAA and .888 save percentage in 13 contests this season. He saved 29 of 32 shots en route to a 4-3 win over Detroit in his last start Monday. The Flames are tied for 20th offensively this year with 3.00 goals per game.

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Calle Clang - Returns to minors Clang returned to AHL San Diego on Wednesday.

Impact Clang was called up by Anaheim on Monday but didn't make his NHL debut. He has a 3.76 GAA and an .882 save percentage in 12 contests with San Diego in 2023-24. The Ducks summoned Alex Stalock from the minors in a corresponding move.

DECEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Stalock - Recalled Wednesday Stalock was called up from AHL San Diego on Wednesday.

Impact Stalock has a 3.78 GAA and an .893 save percentage in six games with San Diego this season. Although the 36-year-old is a veteran of 179 career NHL contests, he hasn't played for Anaheim in 2023-24. Goaltender Calle Clang was sent to the minors in a corresponding move.

DECEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Flames bring road losing streak into game against the Ducks

The Calgary Flames will look to stop their four-game road skid in a matchup against the Anaheim Ducks

DECEMBER 20, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS