Ducks bring 3-game win streak into matchup with the Sabres
The Anaheim Ducks head into a matchup with the Buffalo Sabres as winners of three games in a row6 HOURS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
FRANK VATRANO #77 - RIGHT WING - ANAHEIM DUCKS
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Offers assist Friday Vatrano logged an assist, three shots on goal and two hits in Friday's 6-4 win over the Red Wings.
Impact Vatrano set up Ryan Strome's empty-netter to seal the win. This was Vatrano's third straight game with a point (one goal, two assists). The winger may be getting back in a groove on offense while playing on the second line. He's picked up two goals, five assists, 49 shots on net, 31 hits and 14 blocked shots over 15 outings this season.
5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Scores late in loss Vatrano scored a goal on six shots and added two hits in Wednesday's 3-2 loss to the Golden Knights.
Impact Vatrano has a goal and an assist over his last two contests since he snapped a four-game drought. The winger's tally with 14 seconds left in regulation gave the Ducks a chance to force overtime, but they didn't do it. Vatrano now has two goals, four assists, 46 shots on net, 29 hits, 13 blocked shots, 10 PIM and a minus-1 rating over 14 appearances. He is unlikely to repeat last year's 60-point campaign, but the 30-year-old could finish around the 40-point mark while seeing middle-six minutes.
NOVEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE
Nicolas Roy, Tomas Hertl and Pavel Dorofeyev score and Golden Knights hold on to beat Ducks 3-2
Nicolas Roy, Tomas Hertl and Pavel Dorofeyev all scored, and the Vegas Golden Knights held on late to beat the Anaheim Ducks 3-2NOVEMBER 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Slings helper in win Vatrano logged an assist, three shots on goal, four hits, three blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Blue Jackets.
Impact Vatrano snapped a four-game slump with his helper on an Isac Lundestrom empty-netter. As expected, Vatrano has endured significant regression to begin 2024-25, though the Ducks as a team are not generating much offense. The winger is at five points, 40 shots on net, 27 hits, 12 blocked shots, 10 PIM and a minus-2 rating over 13 appearances. Despite being well behind his 60-point pace from last season, Vatrano should continue to see steady middle-six minutes.
NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE
Two-point effort Tuesday Vatrano scored his first goal of the season and added a power-play assist in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Islanders.
Impact It's the first multi-point performance of the season for the 30-year-old winger. Vatrano is coming off a career-best campaign in 2023-24, recording 37 goals and 60 points over 82 games, and he's starting to find that form again with four points in his last six contests.
OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE
Carlsson, Terry score power-play goals and Dostal stops 41 as Ducks top Islanders 3-1
Leo Carlsson and Troy Terry scored power-play goals, Lukas Dostal turned aside 41 shots and the Anaheim Ducks beat the New York Islanders 3-1OCTOBER 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Back with team Vatrano (personal) participated in the morning skate, according to Patrick Present of The Hockey News, and will be available to play Tuesday against San Jose.
Impact Vatrano missed Monday's practice to attend the birth of his daughter. He will probably occupy a middle-six role and get time on the top power-play unit versus the Sharks. Vatrano has two assists, six shots on goal, five blocked shots and six hits in four appearances this campaign.
OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE
Absent from practice Vatrano didn't practice ahead of Tuesday's clash with the Sharks while awaiting the birth of his child, Zach Cavanagh of The Sporting Tribune reports.
Impact Vatrano hasn't found the back of the net in four games this season but did pick up helpers in each of his last two outings. If the 30-year-old winger isn't available against San Jose, the team may have to bring up a player from the minors unless Isac Lundestrom (upper body) is cleared to play.
OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE
Picks up helper in return Vatrano logged an assist, two hits and two blocked shots in Sunday's 4-1 loss to the Kings.
Impact Vatrano missed Friday's game versus the Avalanche while welcoming his child into the world. The winger was back in his familiar third-line role Sunday and earned an assist for the second game in a row. He's added six shots on net, six hits and five blocked shots over four appearances this season. Vatrano should continue to be a source of non-scoring production while playing on a checking line, and he's also seeing ice time in all situations.
OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE
Removed from non-roster list Vatrano (personal) was activated from the non-roster list Saturday.
Impact Vatrano missed Friday's 4-3 overtime loss to Colorado to attend the birth of his child. He will likely occupy a middle-six role and see time on the second power-play combination versus the Kings on Sunday. Vatrano has one assist, five shots on goal, three blocked shots and four hits in three appearances this season. His return will probably bump Ross Johnston from the lineup.
OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE
Ducks place F Frank Vatrano on non-roster list The Anaheim Ducks recalled center Jansen Harkins from the San Diego Gulls of the AHL and placed left wing Frank Vatrano on the non-roster li...
OCTOBER 18 • SACBEE.COM
Designated as non-roster player Vatrano won't play Friday against Colorado to attend the birth of his child and was placed on the injured non-roster list.
Impact Vatrano's designation allowed the team to bring Jansen Harkins up from the minors while Ross Johnston will also move into the lineup, likely in Vatrano's third-line spot. With the Ducks heading back home to face the Kings on Sunday, it's possible Vatrano will rejoin the team in time for that contest, though he could also watch to return until a matchup with San Jose on Tuesday.
OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE
Pockets helper Wednesday Vatrano recorded an assist and two hits in Wednesday's 5-4 overtime win over Utah.
Impact Vatrano helped out on a Troy Terry goal in the first period. The helper was Vatrano's first point to go with five shots on net, four hits, three blocked shots and two PIM through three contests. The 30-year-old was a huge part of the Ducks' offense last season with 37 goals and 60 points in 82 regular-season games, but that happened with him averaging 18:21 of ice time. He hasn't seen as much action early in 2024-25 as the Ducks look to have prospects fill larger roles.
OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE
Finds twine Friday Vatrano scored a goal on seven shots in Friday's 3-2 preseason shootout win over the Sharks.
Impact Vatrano has two goals over three preseason outings. The 30-year-old had a career year in 2023-24 with 37 goals, 60 points, 156 hits and 272 shots on net over 82 games. He also shot 13.6 percent, which isn't outrageous for him, but is still likely to lead to some regression. It won't help that the additions of Cutter Gauthier and Robby Fabbri are set to eat into some of Vatrano's minutes both on the power play and at even strength. Vatrano can still offer decent category coverage, but he'll be most helpful in formats that don't play with plus-minus rating.
OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE
Ends career year with hat trick Vatrano recorded a hat trick in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Golden Knights.
Impact Vatrano opened the scoring with a power-play tally in the second period, then added an even-strength goal and a shorthanded empty-netter to finish the hat trick in the third. It's a fitting finish to the campaign for the 30-year-old, who broke out in a big way this season with 37 goals and 60 points over 82 contests. He added 272 shots on net, 156 hits, 78 blocked shots, 85 PIM and a minus-20 rating. Vatrano figures to be a veteran leader and mentor for the Ducks in 2024-25, the final year of his current three-year contract.
APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE
Frank Vatrano's hat trick carries Ducks past Knights Frank Vatrano scored a hat trick and Lukas Dostal stopped 32 of 33 shots as the Anaheim Ducks handed the Vegas Golden Knights a 4-1 loss in...
APRIL 19 • SACBEE.COM
Deposits goal in loss Vatrano scored a goal and added two hits in Friday's 6-3 loss to the Flames.
Impact Vatrano has four goals over his last three games as he looks to put together an encore for his excellent campaign. The 30-year-old winger is up to 34 tallies, 57 points, 267 shots on net, 150 hits, 75 blocked shots, 81 PIM and a minus-21 rating through 80 appearances this season. He should finish the year in a top-six role.
APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE
Trevor Zegras Sets Up Frank Vatrano Goal With Sneaky No-Look Backhand Pass
APRIL 13 • YOUTUBE
Nets goal Tuesday Vatrano scored a goal on five shots, added three hits and went plus-3 in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Kings.
Impact Vatrano has three goals over his last two games after being limited to two assists across the previous seven contests. The 30-year-old winger continues to take his career year to new heights, though he has slowed down in the second half. Vatrano is at 33 goals, 56 points, 266 shots on net, 148 hits, 74 blocked shots, 81 PIM and a minus-21 rating through 79 outings overall.
APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE
Ripples twine twice Sunday Vatrano scored two goals on five shots, doled out three hits and added two PIM in Sunday's 6-5 shootout loss to the Blues.
Impact Vatrano had been limited to one goal and two assists over his previous 14 contests. He scored in the second and third periods Sunday to help the Ducks salvage one standings point. A hot first half of the campaign put Vatrano on a career pace, and he's at 32 goals, 55 points, 261 shots on net, 144 hits and 81 PIM, all personal bests, through 78 contests. He's added 74 blocked shots and a minus-24 rating while playing in a top-six role.
APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE
Adds another assist Vatrano logged an assist and two shots on goal in Sunday's 3-2 loss to the Canucks.
Impact Vatrano has a helper in each of the last two games, but he ended March with seven points over 16 contests in the month. The 30-year-old forward has slowed down, likely in part due to the Ducks' semi-frequent shuffling of the forward lines. He's up to 53 points, 249 shots on net, 138 hits and a minus-24 rating through through 75 appearances with ample time in all situations.
APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE
Puts up power-play helper Vatrano notched a power-play assist, two shots on goal and two hits in Saturday's 6-1 loss to the Oilers.
Impact Vatrano has just two points over his last 11 contests, and both of them have come on the power play. The 30-year-old forward has hit some incredible highs with his play this season, but he's slumping at the wrong time for fantasy managers. Overall, he's produced 30 goals, 22 assists, 19 power-play points, 247 shots on net, 138 hits, 79 PIM and 70 blocked shots over 74 outings.
MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE
Nets 30th goal Vatrano scored a goal on a team-high six shots in Thursday's 4-0 win over Chicago.
Impact Vatrano capped the scoring midway through the third period, wiring a wrister past Arvid Soderblom on a power play. The goal is Vatrano's 30th this season, the first time he's reached that mark in his 10-year NHL career. The 30-year-old winger had gone nine games without a goal, tallying just a pair of assists in that span. Vatrano's up to a career-best 51 points (30 goals, 21 assists) through 70 games this season.
MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE
Reaches 50-point mark Vatrano notched an assist and two shots on goal in Friday's 6-2 loss to the Stars.
Impact The helper was Vatrano's 50th point of the season, with this being the first time he's reached that milestone. The 29-year-old has three goals and two assists over his last five outings. For the season, he's added 193 shots on net, 121 hits, 69 PIM, 64 blocked shots and a minus-17 rating over 63 appearances. Vatrano is a virtual lock to stay in the top side, and he could push for the 60-point mark over the rest of the campaign.
MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE
