PAVEL MINTYUKOV NEWS

Tallies in Tuesday's win Mintyukov scored a goal on three shots, added two hits, blocked two shots and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Blackhawks.

Impact Mintyukov has broken free of his early slump, recording three points over his last four games. The 20-year-old defenseman is up to three goals -- one shy of his total from last season -- and five points through 17 outings. He's added 23 shots on net, 25 blocked shots, 11 hits and a minus-4 rating. The Ducks' lack of offense is a concern, but Mintyukov can be a multi-category contributor (points, blocks, shots on net) in deeper formats if he can sustain his recent performance.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Posts assist in win Mintyukov recorded an assist in Monday's 4-2 win over the Stars.

Impact Mintyukov has two helpers over his last three contests. He's turning things around after a 10-game slump, though it helps that he's in a larger role while Cam Fowler (upper body) is sidelined. Mintyukov has four points, 20 shots on net, 23 blocked shots and a minus-6 rating over 16 outings.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Picks up helper in loss Mintyukov recorded an assist, three shots on goal and two blocked shots in Wednesday's 3-2 loss to the Golden Knights.

Impact This was Mintyukov's first point since his two-goal game Oct. 16 versus Utah. The 20-year-old defenseman has been a regular in the Ducks' lineup, but the team's scoring struggles have hampered his scoring. In addition to three points, Mintyukov has 19 shots on net, 22 blocked shots, eight hits and a minus-4 rating over 14 appearances in a top-four role. He has some upside after putting up 28 points as a rookie last season, but with his physicality down, his overall profile isn't all that encouraging.

NOVEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Back at practice Mintyukov (illness) participated in Monday's practice, Derek Lee of The Hockey News reports.

Impact Mintyukov should be available to play Tuesday against San Jose after missing Sunday's 4-1 loss to the Kings. He has compiled two goals, three shots on net, six blocked shots and three hits in four appearances this campaign. With Mintyukov likely to play, Olen Zellweger might be a healthy scratch against the Sharks.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Missing Sunday's game Mintyukov will miss Sunday's contest versus Los Angeles due to an illness.

Impact Mintyukov will be replaced in the lineup by Jackson LaCombe. Expect an update to come on Mintyukov's status ahead of Tuesday's game against San Jose.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Scores twice in overtime win Mintyukov scored two goals and blocked three shots in Wednesday's 5-4 overtime win over Utah.

Impact Mintyukov had the Ducks' last two goals in regulation. Those tallies were his first points and also accounted for his first two shots of the year. He's added three hits, four blocked shots and a plus-3 rating while playing big minutes despite being listed in a bottom-four role. Mintyukov should continue to be a factor on the power play, which gives him upside on a Ducks team that has won two of its first three games.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Good to play Wednesday Mintyukov (lower body) will draw into the lineup for Wednesday's preseason game against Utah, per Eric Stephens of The Athletic.

Impact Mintyukov had four goals, 28 points, 85 hits and 65 blocks in 63 contests with the Ducks in 2023-24. He's projected to open the upcoming campaign in a top-four role, but he might not see time with the man advantage.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Missing preseason opener Mintyukov (lower body) won't play Tuesday in a preseason game versus the Sharks, Derek Lee of The Hockey News reports.

Impact Mintyukov is a virtual lock for the Opening Night roster, as long as he's healthy. That means he'll likely be brought along cautiously in the preseason. His next chance to play is Thursday's home preseason game versus the Sharks.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Missing preseason opener Mintyukov (lower body) won't play Tuesday in a preseason game versus the Sharks, Derek Lee of The Hockey News reports.

Impact Mintyukov is a virtual lock for the Opening Night roster, as long as he's healthy. That means he'll likely be brought along cautiously in the preseason. His next chance to play is Thursday's home preseason game versus the Sharks.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Not ready for start of camp Mintyukov is dealing with a lower-body injury and is day-to-day to begin training camp.

Impact Mintyukov ended 2023-24 with a bone bruise, though it's unclear if the injury keeping him out early in camp is the same one. The 20-year-old defenseman produced 28 points in 63 games as a rookie last year and should be in contention for a top-four role this season. It's unclear at this time if he'll be ready to go when the Ducks begin their preseason slate Tuesday against the Sharks.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Ends year with bone bruise Mintyukov's lower-body injury is a bone bruise that kept him out of the last eight contests of 2023-24, Derek Lee of The Sporting Tribune reports.

Impact Mintyukov sustained the injury on a Jakob Silfverberg shot in a game versus the Oilers on March 30. Mintyukov is expected to be recovered in time for the 2024-25 campaign.

APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE

Ends season on shelf Mintyukov (lower body) won't play in the Ducks' season finale versus the Golden Knights on Thursday.

Impact The lower-body injury ended Mintyukov's season early, as the rookie defenseman missed the final eight games. He had 28 points, 85 hits, 65 blocked shots and a minus-20 rating over 63 appearances. Mintyukov should be in line for a top-four role in 2024-25, assuming he recovers from the injury in the offseason.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

Still not skating Mintyukov (lower body) has yet to resume skating with the team and won't be an option against the Kings on Tuesday, Derek Lee of The Sporting Tribune reports.

Impact While the team continues to classify Mintyukov as day-to-day, the fact that he will miss his fifth consecutive game certainly would seem to indicate the defenseman is dealing with a more serious problem. At this point, Mintyukov has just four games left before the Ducks' season comes to a close.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Out Sunday Mintyukov (lower body) will not play Sunday against the Blues.

Impact Mintyukov is still considered day-to-day but will miss a fourth straight game. His next chance to suit up will be Tuesday against Los Angeles.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Still considered day-to-day Mintyukov (lower body) remains day-to-day and won't be available against Seattle on Friday, per NHL.com.

Impact Mintyukov will be out of action for his third straight game due to his lingering lower-body issue. In his rookie campaign, the blueliner has generated four goals on 88 shots, 24 assists and seven power-play points while averaging 18:51 of ice time in 63 outings. Radko Gudas will rejoin the lineup after recovering from an upper-body injury of his own.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Won't suit up Tuesday Mintyukov (lower body) won't play Tuesday versus the Flames, Alyson Lozoff of Bally Sports West reports.

Impact Mintyukov will miss his second game in a row due to the injury. William Lagesson has stepped into the lineup on the third pairing to cover for Mintyukov. The Ducks' next game is Friday versus the Kraken.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Sunday Mintyukov (lower body) won't play Sunday against Vancouver.

Impact Mintyukov has four goals, 28 points, 88 shots on net, 65 blocked shots and 84 hits in 63 games this season. He will be replaced in the lineup by Jackson LaCombe.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies in overtime loss Mintyukov scored a goal on five shots and blocked three shots in Sunday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Lightning.

Impact Mintyukov has a point in three of the last four games. The defenseman's goal Sunday forced overtime, but the Ducks couldn't snag the win. He hadn't scored over the last 17 contests, but he had seven helpers in that span. The rookie blueliner is up to four goals, 28 points, 88 shots on net, 78 hits, 62 blocked shots and a minus-17 rating through 60 appearances.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

Puts up assist in win Mintyukov notched an assist, two PIM and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 4-0 win over the Blackhawks.

Impact Mintyukov has two helpers over his last three contests. The 20-year-old rookie continues to stick in the Ducks' lineup, but his role -- particularly on the power play -- has fluctuated in recent weeks. He's at 27 points, 83 shots on net, 77 hits, 59 blocked shots and a minus-17 rating through 59 appearances. Mintyukov should be considered a bottom-four option on a low-scoring team for the remainder of this season, giving him limited fantasy appeal.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Rooke adds apple Mintyukov added an assist, along with three shots and three hits, in Sunday's 4-2 loss to St. Louis.

Impact With three goals and 26 points on the season, Mintyukov is having a solid rookie campaign. Though, the defender has not been adding offensive production consistently over the last few weeks. In his last 12 tilts, he has no goals and three assists. He's getting ice time and the production hasn't completely dried up, but Anaheim isn't scoring in droves, and it makes it hard to depend on production from Mintyukov.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs helper in loss Mintyukov notched an assist and three blocked shots in Friday's 6-2 loss to the Stars.

Impact Mintyukov has five assists over his last eight outings. The 20-year-old defenseman made an impact on the power play early in the season, but none of his six points since his return from a shoulder injury have been with the man advantage. The rookie blueliner has 25 points, 71 shots on net, 71 hits, 56 blocked shots and a minus-14 rating over 52 outings. He should continue to see top-four usage down the stretch.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up assist Thursday Mintyukov notched a shorthanded assist, two shots on goal and two blocked shots in Thursday's 6-4 win over the Sharks.

Impact Mintyukov earned the first shorthanded point of his career when he set up Brett Leason's first-period tally. The 20-year-old Mintyukov topped 20 minutes of ice time for the first time since Dec. 5 with Ilya Lyubushkin getting scratched for a trade and Cam Fowler (face) exiting the game after one shift. Mintyukov is up to 24 points, 67 shots on net, 66 hits, 47 blocked shots and a minus-12 rating over 48 appearances this season. Mintyukov would likely slot onto the first power-play unit if Fowler's injury costs him playing time.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

Three helpers in Wednesday's loss Mintyukov picked up three assists and went plus-2 in Wednesdays' 7-4 loss to the Blue Jackets.

Impact Mintyukov assisted on three straight goals late in the second period. While that surge helped the Ducks pull even, their offense fell flat in the third. Mintyukov has four points over five games since he returned from a shoulder injury. The rookie defenseman has 23 points, 64 shots on net, 63 hits, 44 blocked shots and a minus-10 rating over 45 appearances. He has remained in a bottom-four role and on the second power-play unit since his return, which has capped his fantasy value.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies opening goal Mintyukov scored a goal in Thursday's 5-1 win over the Senators.

Impact Mintyukov has been eased back into action on the third pairing over the last two games after he missed a month with a shoulder injury. The 20-year-old's goal Thursday was his first since Dec. 18. He's up to three goals, 20 points, 62 shots on net, 51 hits, 44 blocked shots and a minus-12 rating over 42 appearances in his rookie season. Mintyukov was seeing first-unit power-play time before the injury, but Cam Fowler is currently in that role.

FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Activated from IR Mintyukov (shoulder) was activated from injured reserve Tuesday, per the NHL media site.

Impact Minyukov is projected to skate on the third pairing and see time on the top power-play unit Tuesday versus Montreal following an 11-game absence. The 20-year-old rookie has two goals, 19 points, 56 hits and 43 blocked shots in 40 games this season.

FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE