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Cam Fowler • D • Ducks

Cam Fowler To Miss 2-4 Weeks

Anaheim Ducks defenseman Cam Fowler (upper body) is expected to miss 2-4 weeks. He has already been out for four games, and it looks like we won't be seeing him until December. The veteran defenseman has been limited to two assists in 12 games with 10 shots. However, he's averaged close to two blocks per game, and the Ducks will surely miss Fowler's defensive ability. Urho Vaakanainen (upper body) stepped into the lineup to cover for Fowler, but he has also suffered an injury. Drew Helleson was the next man up against Detroit on Friday. He tallied two assists in his season debut. Fantasy managers shouldn't expect a repeat of the performance because Helleson is mainly seen as a physical presence on the team.

18 hours ago

Robby Fabbri • LW • Ducks

Robby Fabbri Out Six Weeks Following Surgery

Anaheim Ducks forward Robby Fabbri (knee) is expected to miss six weeks of action. According to Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press, Fabbri had meniscus surgery on Friday morning. He will miss a second consecutive game when the Ducks face Detroit on Friday. After joining from the Red Wings in the summer, Fabbri has badly struggled on his new team, posting two goals in 14 games. Brett Leason has moved up to the third line. Leason had two assists in the new role in Wednesday's 3-2 loss to Vegas, but he isn't known for producing offense and should be ignored by fantasy managers.

Yesterday

Urho Vaakanainen • D • Ducks

Urho Vaakanainen Out On Friday

Anaheim Ducks defenseman Urho Vaakanainen (undisclosed) will not be available for Friday's clash with Detroit. He missed Thursday's practice and is expected to be replaced in the lineup by Drew Helleson, who was called up from the minors earlier in the week. Vaakanainen has skated in five contests with the Ducks this season, recording one assist with three shots and seven blocks. Helleson has seen action in only a handful of NHL games so far, featuring three times in 2022-23. He has zero points with 14 penalty minutes in 12 AHL appearances this season. The 23-year-old is expected to provide physicality on the third defensive pairing.

Yesterday

Cam Fowler • D • Ducks

Cam Fowler Placed On Injured Reserve

Anaheim Ducks defenseman Cam Fowler (upper body) was placed on Injured Reserve Tuesday. He's set to miss a third consecutive game on Wednesday versus Vegas. Even when he was healthy, Fowler struggled to make an impact and has only two assists in 12 games to his name, with 10 shots and 20 blocks. Urho Vaakanainen has secured a spot in the lineup with Fowler out. He's only seeing third-pairing minutes and shouldn't be on fantasy managers' radars. Pavel Mintyukov has had an uptick in minutes lately, but he's been out of form this season.

4 days ago

Robby Fabbri • LW • Ducks

Robby Fabbri Lands On Injured Reserve

Anaheim Ducks forward Robby Fabbri (lower body) has been placed on Injured Reserve. Fabbri has skated in all 14 games this season but is now looking at a spell on the sidelines. The 28-year-old has been quiet in 2024-25, recording two goals and zero assists with 13 shots on goal. Mason McTavish (upper body) is also dealing with an injury, meaning Anaheim's attack might have a significantly different look against Vegas on Wednesday. The injuries could give Cutter Gauthier a chance to move up from the fourth line.

4 days ago

John Gibson • G • Ducks

John Gibson Beats Blue Jackets In Season Debut

Anaheim Ducks goaltender John Gibson made a winning debut to the season, defeating the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-2 on Sunday. He stopped 38 of 40 shots to produce a fantastic .950 save percentage. Gibson sat out the first month of action due to an appendectomy. With Gibson out of commission, Lukas Dostal has carried a heavy workload. Dostal started the campaign in wonderful form but has lost momentum lately. It will be interesting to see how the goaltending situation in Anaheim unfolds. The Ducks also have veteran James Reimer in their ranks.

5 days ago

Mason McTavish • C • Ducks

Mason McTavish Labeled As Day-To-Day With An Upper-Body Injury

Anaheim Ducks center Mason McTavish (upper body) is considered day-to-day. He missed his first game of the season on Sunday against Columbus. McTavish was also unavailable for practice on Saturday, and according to Ducks head coach Greg Cronin, the 21-year-old centerman is "dealing with some tightness." Before getting hurt, McTavish had just built up good momentum with a three-game point streak. He has totaled eight points (two goals, six assists) in 13 appearances for the season. Isac Lundestrom has a chance to play a larger role with McTavish out of the lineup. However, he is not a viable fantasy option.

5 days ago

Lukas Dostal • G • Ducks

Lukas Dostal Looks To End Losing Streak On Friday

Anaheim Ducks goaltender Lukas Dostal has been confirmed as the starter for Friday's clash against Minnesota. The 24-year-old has been one of the most impressive netminders in the league at the beginning of the campaign, but Dostal heads into Friday's matchup sitting on a three-game losing run. He has given up nine goals in his past two appearances. However, Dostal still owns an impressive .930 save percentage and has allowed 2.50 goals for the year while logging a 4-4-2 record. He's in a tough spot to improve his numbers on Friday, as the Wild have won nine of their 13 games so far, averaging the eighth-most goals in the league (3.62).

Nov 8

Cam Fowler • D • Ducks

Cam Fowler A Game-Time Call Friday

Anaheim Ducks defenseman Cam Fowler (upper body) has been labeled as a game-time decision for Friday's game against Minnesota. The veteran is dealing with an upper-body injury and missed the morning skate. Fowler gets heavy usage on the Ducks blue line but hasn't provided much on the offensive end, tallying two assists in 12 games. He's been more effective in the defensive zone, sitting third on the team with 20 blocks. If Fowler is out on Friday, Urho Vaakanainen is expected to skate among the top-four group at the back.

Nov 8

Isac Lundestrom • C • Ducks

Isac Lundestrom Rejoins Ducks Lineup

Anaheim Ducks center Isac Lundestrom (upper body) is ready to return to the lineup on Tuesday against San Jose. He has been on the shelf for a couple of games because of an upper-body injury. Lundestrom has been limited to a fourth-line role this season, registering one goal in three games with three shots. However, he is projected to move up to the third line to join Trevor Zegras and Alex Killorn. With more talent around him, Lundestrom will be in a better position to perform well offensively. This is also a favorable matchup for the Ducks versus a team that allows over four goals per game (4.17).

Oct 22

Pavel Mintyukov • D • Ducks

Pavel Mintyukov Set To Return On Tuesday

Anaheim Ducks defenseman Pavel Mintyukov (illness) is on track to return to the lineup for Tuesday's battle against the Sharks. He missed his first game of the season on Sunday against L.A. due to food poisoning. However, Mintyukov was back in practice on Monday, which is a strong signal regarding his potential return. Mintyukov is a very talented blue-liner who can contribute at both ends of the ice. The 20-year-old has tallied two goals, six blocks, and three hits in four games this season with a plus-three rating. He has averaged 22:29 of ice time and should see plenty of action again on Tuesday night if he's back in the team.

Oct 22

Ryan Strome • C • Ducks

Ryan Strome Battling An Illness

Anaheim Ducks forward Ryan Strome is doubtful for Tuesday's matchup against San Jose after missing Monday's practice because of an illness. He's caught an illness bug at a bad time, as Strome has just gained some good momentum with a three-game point streak, which included goals in back-to-back games. The Ducks might need to get some reinforcements in from the minors, as Frank Vatrano (personal), one of Strome's partners on the third line, also missed Monday's practice and could be unavailable for Tuesday's game.

Oct 22

Ryan Strome • C • Ducks

Ryan Strome Scores Lone Ducks Goal In Sunday's Defeat

Anaheim Ducks forward Ryan Strome extended his point streak to three games with a goal in Sunday's 4-1 loss to the Kings. The Ducks were almost shut out on home ice, as Strome tallied the team's only goal with less than two minutes remaining in regulation. Troy Terry and Frank Vatrano picked up the assists. The trio makes up Anaheim's third line, but they showed their scoring potential on Sunday. Strome went scoreless in the first two games of the season before starting his streak, which includes two goals and one assist. With him in good form, more success could be on the horizon for the entire third line. Anaheim has a very favorable matchup next as the leaky Sharks visit the Honda Center on Tuesday.

Oct 21

Frank Vatrano • RW • Ducks

Frank Vatrano Ready To Rejoin Ducks Lineup On Sunday

Anaheim Ducks forward Frank Vatrano (personal) will be back in the lineup on Sunday versus Los Angeles. He missed Friday's matchup against Colorado due to the birth of his child. Vatrano was activated from the non-roster list on Saturday and will likely be reunited with Ryan Strome and Troy Terry on the third line. The trio has a lot of offensive upside, but they haven't quite clicked yet. Vatrano has recorded only one point in three games this season and hasn't found the back of the net, despite lighting the lamp 37 times last term.

Oct 19

Isac Lundestrom • C • Ducks

Isac Lundestrom Out On Friday

Anaheim Ducks center Isac Lundestrom (upper body) will not be available for Friday's meeting with the Avalanche. He got hurt Wednesday night versus Utah and is considered day-to-day. The 24-year-old has worked as Anaheim's fourth-line center this season, scoring one goal in three games. With Frank Vatrano (personal) also absent on Friday night, Ross Johnston and Jansen Harkins look set to enter the lineup. The two will add muscle to the Ducks team, but they cannot be counted on to contribute offensively.

Oct 18

Frank Vatrano • RW • Ducks

Frank Vatrano Sits Out Friday's Game

Anaheim Ducks forward Frank Vatrano (personal) will not play against Colorado on Friday after he was added to the non-roster list. He will miss the contest to attend the birth of his third child. Vatrano was Anaheim's top scorer last season with 60 points (37 goals, 23 assists) in 82 games but is off to a quiet start in 2024-25. Through three games, Vatrano sits on zero goals and one assist. The team has recalled Jansen Harkins from the minors, and he could make his season debut in Friday's contest. Harkins has never been productive offensively at this level and should be ignored by fantasy managers.

Oct 18

Isac Lundestrom • C • Ducks

Isac Lundestrom Injured On Wednesday

Anaheim Ducks center Isac Lundestrom sustained an apparent upper-body injury in Wednesday's 5-4 overtime win against Utah. He exited the game after absorbing a high hit from Nick Schmaltz. The Swedish centerman needed assistance to leave the ice. Lundestrom logged 11:18 of ice time in the contest and registered one shot and one block. Anaheim has used Lundestrom as a fourth-line center this season. He scored a goal in the season opener but has been held without a point since then. Ross Johnston is in line to replace Lundestrom in the lineup if he's unavailable for Friday's matchup against Colorado. Johnston is a big physical presence but rarely provides any offense, so he belongs to the waiver wire in fantasy hockey.

Oct 17

Lukas Dostal • G • Ducks

Lukas Dostal Shines In Season Opener

Anaheim Ducks goaltender Lukas Dostal stopped all 30 shots he faced in the season opener en route to defeating the San Jose Sharks on Saturday evening. This was the 24-year-old's second career shutout. The shots were even in this game, but Dostal was able provide the difference maker in the divisional showdown. Last season, Dostal saw the most starts of his young career and held a modest .902 SV% and 3.33 GAA. Dostal will likely continue to serve as the starting option while John Gibson (abdomen) remains on the IR. Fantasy managers in shallow leagues should continue to monitor Dostal's development as he could be worth a look. DFS players should expect veteran James Reimer to get the nod in the second-half of a back-to-back on Sunday evening against the Vegas Golden Knights.

Oct 13

Pavel Mintyukov • D • Ducks

Pavel Mintyukov Joins Ducks Lineup Wednesday

Anaheim Ducks defenseman Pavel Mintyukov (lower body) will enter the lineup against Utah on Wednesday. He's been dealing with a lower-body issue during training camp but is finally ready to see some game action. The Ducks have one more preseason game scheduled after Wednesday, so Mintyukov won't have much time to find his feet before the regular season starts. However, he will be expected to play a significant role right off the bat as a top-four member in defense. Mintyukov notched 28 points (four goals, 24 assists) in 63 games with 88 shots, 65 blocks, and 85 hits during his rookie campaign in 2023-24.

Oct 2

Troy Terry • RW • Ducks

Troy Terry Considered Day-To-Day

Anaheim Ducks right wing Troy Terry is considered day-to-day with a lower-body injury. The Ducks star had a maintenance day on Monday and didn't practice on Tuesday, leaving his status for Wednesday's preseason game against Utah up in the air. Terry has been among the Ducks' top scorers in three consecutive campaigns and will continue to play a key role for the team in 2024-25 once he returns to full health. The two-time All-Star notched 54 points (20 goals, 34 assists) in 76 games last season.

Oct 1

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