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Staal (lower-body) skated for about 20 minutes this morning.

Staal suffered a lower-body injury on Sunday vs. the Red Wings. He was blasted by shot in the foot area and left the game in some discomfort. He took part in the Canes’ optional morning skate, but left after about 20 minutes, putting his availability for tonight in some doubt. Expect an update shortly.

Eric Staal
Andersen starts Sunday vs. Winnipeg.

Andersen allowed four goals on 25 shots n the Ducks win over the Wild on Friday. It was the second straight game that Andersen has given up four and come away with the win. At this point, the Ducks are winning in spite of Andersen not because of him. He has been victorious in six of eight, despite posting a 3.16 GAA and .900 SV%.

Frederik Andersen
The Coyotes recalled Jordan Matinook from Portland (AHL) on Friday.

Martinook, 22, was the Coyotes second round pick (58th overall) in 2012. The former Vancouver Giants’ forward has four goals and nine assists (13 points) in 21 games in his third full season with Portland. He is expected to make his NHL debut tonight on a line with Joe Vitale and B.J Crombeen.

Jordan Martinook
Andersen makes his 14th straight start on Friday.

Andersen allowed four goals on 35 shots in the Ducks win over the Flyers on Wednesday. He has posted a 3.04 GAA and .907 SV% over the last seven games, but has managed to win five of them thanks to the Ducks near three goals per game in the wins. Tonight he faces the Wild for the second time, he made 27 saves in a 2-1 win back in October.

Frederik Andersen
Andersen will make his 13th straight start.

Andersen stopped 32 of 34 shots in the Ducks’ 3-2 win over the Bruins on Monday. With John Gibson still on IR and Jason LaBarbera out for 2-3 weeks, the job is all Andersen’s. Over the last two weeks, Andersen has won four of six with a 2.91 GAA and .911 SV%. Tonight he makes for a great start against a struggling Flyers squad.

Frederik Andersen
Andersen will start for the Ducks; Igor Bobkov to backup.

Andersen was pulled after giving up five goals on 19 shots in a 6-4 loss to San Jose on Saturday. Despite the bad outing, his backup Jason LaBarbera got injured, so Andersen gets a chance to bounce-back right away. After a 7-1-0 month of October, Andersen was 3-3-4 with a 3.00 GAA and .895 SV% in 11 starts in November.

Frederik Andersen
Andersen leads the Ducks onto the ice for warmups.

Andersen stopped 32 of 34 shots in the Ducks win over the Flames on Tuesday. He has won his last three starts while allowing just six goals on 89 shots (.933 SV%). He could get back-to-back starts with the Ducks in San Jose tomorrow. He draws a tough matchup today vs. the Hawks.

Frederik Andersen
No surprise, but Andersen starts for the Ducks.

Andersen stopped 26 of 27 shots in the Ducks 2-1 victory over the Coyotes on Sunday. Tonight will set a new career-high for Andersen as he makes his ninth consecutive start. He is 2-1-4 with a 2.64 GAA and .898 SV% in his previous eight outings. The Ducks 2.63 goals for over that span explains the four extra time losses for Freddie.

Frederik Andersen
Andersen leads the Ducks onto the ice for warmups.

Andersen allowed three goals on 28 shots in the Ducks’ 4-3 shootout win over the Canucks on Thursday. Andersen got back into the win column after dropping his previous six starts. Andersen has posted a 2.18 GAA and .918 SV% in 15 games this season and draws a beauty Sunday matchup vs. the Coyotes.

Frederik Andersen
Andersen should be back in goal for the Ducks.

Andersen allowed three goals on 28 shots in the Ducks’ 4-3 shootout win over the Canucks on Thursday. Andersen got back into the win column after dropping his previous six starts. Andersen has posted a 2.18 GAA and .918 SV% in 15 games this season and draws a beauty Sunday matchup vs. the Coyotes.

Frederik Andersen
Andersen starts vs. Vancouver.

Andersen gave up three goals on just 19 Flames shots in the Ducks shootout loss on Tuesday. That is now six losses in a row for Andersen, who has posted a 2.91 GAA and .887 SV% over than span and was pulled twice. Despite his recent struggles, Jason LaBarbera poses no threat to his starting job and Andersen should continue to start regularly, making him a great fantasy asset.

Frederik Andersen
Andersen was the first goalie off at the Ducks morning skate.

Andersen gave up three goals on just 19 Flames shots in the Ducks shootout loss on Tuesday. That is now six losses in a row for Andersen, who has posted a 2.91 GAA and .887 SV% over than span and was pulled twice. Despite his recent struggles, Jason LaBarbera poses no threat to his starting job and Andersen should continue to start regularly, making him a great fantasy asset.

Frederik Andersen
Andersen starts in goal for the Ducks.

Andersen stopped 34 of 35 shots in the Ducks shootout loss to the Canucks on Sunday. Andersen continues to dazzle in the Ducks goal and with John Gibson sidelined for the next month or so, he will get a ton of starts. He will make his third consecutive tonight at home vs. the Kings—he is 3-1-2 with a 1.46 GAA and .949 SV% at home.

Frederik Andersen