Fowler played a season-low 17:11 time-on-ice for the Ducks on November 5th and has missed two games since. The 32-year-old Fowler is leading all Ducks, averaging 21:17 time-on-ice this season and has two points (0G / 2A) in 12 games this season.
Fowler played a season-low 17:11 time-on-ice in the Ducks previous game and is battling an upper-body injury. The 32-year-old Fowler is leading all Ducks, averaging 21:17 time-on-ice this season and has two points (0G / 2A) in 12 games this season.
Fowler exited Thursday's game against the San Jose Sharks, a 6-4 victory, early in the first period after taking a puck to the face. Before his injury, the veteran defenseman had one point (0G / 1A) in his last six games.
Fowler exited Thursday's game against the San Jose Sharks, a 6-4 victory, early in the first period after taking a puck to the face. His status for Friday's game against the New Jersey Devils is up in the air. Before his injury, the veteran defenseman had one point (0G / 1A) in his last six games.
Fowler has not played since January 14th but he cleared COVID-19 protocol and could play Monday in Boston. Monitor his status as the Ducks hit the ice for warmups at 6:30 PM ET.
Fowler suffered what appeared to be a head/neck/shoulder related upper-body injury when he crashed into the board in Vancouver on Wednesday.
Fowler left Wednesday's game with an upper-body injury and did not return. The Ducks did not have much of an update on his status on Thursday but he was able to skate on his own and is questionable to play in Vegas.
Fowler was forced to leave Monday's game in St. Louis but will be available for the rematch on Wednesday. Fowler has scored two goals with four assists (six points) in his last 10 games.
Fowler has missed the last three games but will likely miss at least seven more games. With Fowler out Michael Del Zotto has been playing over 20 minutes per game and seeing second power-play unit time.
According to GM Bob Murray, Fowler is making positive progression following surgery and could be back on the ice in 7-10 days. Fowler will begin working out this week and will be re-evaluated before he returns to the ice.
Fowler suffered what the Ducks described as a “complex right facial fracture involving the orbital bone, cheekbone and upper-jaw bone” when he was hit in the face by a puck on Monday. Fowler will undergo surgery on Friday and a more detailed timetable will be released when they know more.
Fowler was forced to leave Monday’s game after taking a puck to the face late in the third period. Moving Fowler to IR means that he’ll miss at least the next three games and Luke Schenn is expected to replace him on Wednesday.
The Ducks are still battling for a playoff spot in the final week of the season, so this is a huge loss for them. Even if the Ducks are able to hold onto their playoff position, the loss of Fowler will hurt their blueline in the post season.
