Ducks come into matchup with the Lightning on losing streak
The Anaheim Ducks come into the matchup against the Tampa Bay Lightning after losing five in a rowFEBRUARY 21, 2023•ASSOCIATED PRESS
Matthew Tkachuk - Grabs two helpers in winTkachuk provided a pair of assists in Monday's 4-3 overtime win over Anaheim.
ImpactTkachuk set up Marc Staal late in the second period before adding a second assist, his 50th of the year, on Carter Verhaeghe's overtime winner. It's Tkachuk's sixth multi-point effort in his last 10 contests. The all-star winger is up to 78 points (28 goals, 50 assists) through 57 games in his first season with the Panthers.
FEBRUARY 21, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Eric Staal - Scores MondayStaal scored a goal on four shots in Monday's 4-3 overtime victory over the Ducks.
ImpactStaal got Florida on the board early in the second period, putting home a rebound off a Radko Gudas shot to cut the deficit to 2-1. The goal snapped a four-game scoreless skid for Staal. The 38-year-old center is up to 20 points (11 goals, nine assists) through 50 games this season while playing a bottom-six role.
FEBRUARY 21, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Marc Staal - Scores in OT winStaal scored a goal on three shots in a 4-3 win over the Ducks on Monday.
ImpactStaal tied the game 2-2 late in the second period, burying a feed from Matthew Tkachuk on the rush. Staal now has two goals in his last three games (his first two of the season) after logging just two points in his previous 30 contests. The 35-year-old blueliner shouldn't be relied on for much offensively, but he's been playing steady minutes in a second-pairing role. Staal is up to eight points, 108 hits, and 89 blocked shots through 60 games this season.
FEBRUARY 21, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Adam Henrique - Departs with LBIHenrique (lower body) won't finish Tuesday's game versus the Lightning.
ImpactHenrique got tangled up with Brandon Hagel in the second period. That caused Henrique to immediately leave the game. The Ducks were trailing 4-0 after two periods, so this may have a hint of precaution, though it's unclear when an update on the 33-year-old will be available. The Ducks' next game is Thursday versus the Capitals.
FEBRUARY 21, 2023•ROTOWIRE
John Klingberg - Late scratch TuesdayKlingberg (lower body) is a late scratch for Tuesday's game versus the Lightning, Alyson Lozoff of Bally Sports West reports.
ImpactKlingberg was initially slated to play on the second pairing, but Nathan Beaulieu will draw into the lineup instead. Despite posting 22 points and a minus-29 rating through 48 appearances, Klingberg is still a top trade target, so this injury comes at a potentially inconvenient time for both him and the Ducks. He is considered day-to-day ahead of Thursday's game versus the Capitals.
FEBRUARY 21, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Carter Verhaeghe BREAKAWAY WINNER In Overtime #shorts
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