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Dostal will start in Minnesota on Thursday.

The Ducks will turn to Dostal between the pipes for the fifth time in the last seven games on Thursday. Dostal entered Tuesday's 7-2 loss to the Chicago Blackhawks in relief of John Gibson and allowed one goal on five shots (.800 SV%). In the game before that, Dostal allowed six goals on 19 shots (.684 SV%) in a 6-1 loss to the New York Islanders. The Ducks, losers of three straight, enter action as sizeable +245 road underdogs against the Minnesota Wild.

Lukas Dostal
Carlsson (concussion) will not play in Minnesota on Thursday.

Carlsson has missed the last six games for the Ducks and appears to be nearing a return, but will be held out on Thursday against the Minnesota Wild. Before his injury, the rookie Carlsson had collected three points (1G / 2A) in his last seven games.

Leo Carlsson
Carlsson (concussion) has a chance to return on Thursday vs. Minnesota.

Carlsson has missed the last six games for the Ducks but could return to the lineup on Thursday against the Minnesota Wild. Before his injury, the rookie Carlsson had collected three points (1G / 2A) in his last seven games.

Leo Carlsson
Dostal was the first goalie off the ice at Thursday's morning skate.

The Ducks will turn to Dostal between the pipes for the fifth time in the last seven games on Thursday. Dostal entered Tuesday's 7-2 loss to the Chicago Blackhawks in relief of John Gibson and allowed one goal on five shots (.800 SV%). In the game before that, Dostal allowed six goals on 19 shots (.684 SV%) in a 6-1 loss to the New York Islanders. The Ducks, losers of three straight, enter action as sizeable +245 road underdogs against the Minnesota Wild.

Lukas Dostal
Gibson will start on Tuesday in Chicago.

Gibson has played only one of the last five games for the Ducks but will return to the crease on Tuesday night. The 30-year-old netminder has allowed four or more goals in three of his last four (1-2-1), including six on 36 shots (.833 SV%) in a 6-2 loss to the Dallas Stars in his last outing. The Ducks enter action as slight -101 road underdogs against the Chicago Blackhawks.

John Gibson
McTavish (lower-body) is on the ice for warmups and is expected to play against the Stars on Friday.

The Ducks avoided a potentially devastating loss as McTavish did not suffer any broken bones after suffering a lower-body injury in a 4-3 win over the New Jersey Devils on March 1st. McTavish has missed two straight games but will return to the lineup on Friday against the Dallas Stars. Before his injury, McTavish had nine points (4G / 5A) in his last eight games.

Mason McTavish
Terry (undisclosed) is on the ice for warmups and is expected to play against the Stars on Friday.

Terry played two games after returning from an injury, tallying one point (0G / 1A), but returned to the sidelines on Wednesday due to an upper-body injury. The Ducks, now without Adam Henrique (trade) will be happy to have Terry back in the lineup.

Troy Terry
Terry (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision on Friday vs. Dallas.

Terry played two games after returning from an injury, tallying one point (0G / 1A), but returned to the sidelines on Wednesday due to an upper-body injury. The Ducks, now without Adam Henrique (trade), and possibly Mason McTavish (lower-body), will be hard-pressed to find offence if Terry is unable to suit up.

Troy Terry
McTavish (lower body) will be a game-time decision on Friday vs. Dallas.

The Ducks avoided a potentially devastating loss as McTavish did not suffer any broken bones after suffering a lower-body injury in a 4-3 win over the New Jersey Devils on March 1st. McTavish has missed two straight games but could return to the lineup on Friday against the Dallas Stars. Before his injury, McTavish had nine points (4G / 5A) in his last eight games.

Mason McTavish
Gibson will start on Friday vs. Dallas.

Gibson has served as the backup for the last three games but will return to the crease on Friday night. The veteran netminder saved four of 28 shots (.857 SV%) in his last outing, a 6-4 victory over the San Jose Sharks, and has been exceptional in his career against the Dallas Stars, posting an excellent 2.66 GAA and .920 SV% in 17 games (5-8-3). The Ducks enter action as +275 home underdogs against the Stars.

John Gibson
Harkins (hand) has been placed on Injured Reserve on Friday and is expected out long-term.

Harkins played 7:07 time-on-ice in Sunday's crushing 6-1 loss to the Edmonton Oilers but has not played the two games since. The 26-year-old Harkins has four points (0G / 4A) in 42 games this season and is expected to be out long-term.

Jansen Harkins