Lacombe will get a chance to draw back into Anaheim's lineup in Minnesota on Thursday as William Lagesson takes a seat. Lacombe will skate alongside Radko Gudas on the team's second pair.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Lacombe will take a seat on Tuesday as Urho Vaakanainen and William Lagesson draw into the lineup. Gustav Lindstrom will also sit.
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.
Meyer played 14 games for the Blue Jackets in the 2022-23 campaign but has exclusively played in the AHL this season. In 55 games with the Cleveland Monsters, the 26-year-old Meyer has 37 points (22G / 15A).
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.
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.
This is reportedly just a paper transaction, with Zellweger still expected to play against the Stars on Friday night. Zellweger has no goals and two assists in seven NHL games this season.
The Rangers have been off since Monday and do not play again until Saturday, but Trouba is now expected to miss 2-3 weeks as he deals with a lower-body injury. In his last three games, Trouba has two points (0G / 2A), nine shots, and eight hits.
Carlsson has missed the last three games for the Ducks and will miss a fourth on Friday against the Dallas Stars. Before his injury, the rookie Carlsson had collected three points (1G / 2A) in his last seven games.
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.
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.
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.
