Getzlaf could sit for his second straight game. Getzlaf has been practicing with the team but was the only player who didn't take part in the morning skate and may not be fully healthy. If Getzlaf does go tonight, then Rickard Rakell will likely shift back to the third line and Nate Thompson to the fourth.
Getzlaf has missed the last two games with a lower-body injury, but skated this morning and it looks like he will return tonight vs. the Lightning. That would mean that William Karlsson will come out of the lineup.
Getzlaf has missed the last two games with a lower-body injury that he suffered on Thursday in warmups. The Ducks likely won’t have a morning skate with the 5 p.m ET start, so monitor his status prior to warmups.
Getzlaf, who was listed as a game-time decision, is not on the ice for warmups so he will miss a second straight game. Expect Rickard Rakell to centre the top line again tonight with Ryan Kesler's line also eating up big minutes.
Getzlaf was a late scratch prior to Thursday’s game vs. the Predators. The Ducks did not have a morning skate because of the back-to-back, but they announced this afternoon that Getzlaf will be a game-time decision. The Ducks have an early start, so you will be able to get update before any games start.
Getzlaf is listed as day-to-day and could be in danger of missing Friday’s game in Washington. We will update as soon as Bruce Boudreau speaks to the media on Getzlaf’s status.
There was no word on why Getzlaf has been scratched, but there is a chance that he suffered an injury in warmups. Expect an update tonight.
Getzlaf practiced on Thursday and said that he will definitely play tonight. He was likely exercising his option to not take part in the morning skate and he should be available tonight.
Getzlaf, who missed Wednesday’s game with the flu, was back on the ice on Thursday and said that there is no doubt that he will play on Friday vs. Arizona. However, he could be without his regular linemate Corey Perry, who is still battling the flu.
Getzlaf missed Wednesday’s game with the flu, but is back at it this afternoon, which is a good sign that he will be available for Friday’s clash with the Coyotes.
There was no word earlier in the day that Getzlaf wouldn’t play, but he is a late scratch tonight vs. the Islanders. Expect Rickard Rakell to draw into the lineup. Consider him day-to-day.
Getzlaf played the last four games with a face shield to protect the 50 stitches and face injury he suffered in game 1. Despite the injury, Getzlaf has scored three goals and four assists (seven points) in the first five games.
Getzlaf appears to be back on the top line for tonight's game after missing Game 4.
Very surprising. The upper body injury is likely Getzlaf's jaw that was injured in Game 1.
Getzlaf required stitches on his chin after being hit by a Tyler Seguin slapshot in the late stages of game 1. Getzlaf is a tough player who has played through injury before, so don't expect stitches to keep him out of game 2.
Getzlaf was hit by a Tyler Seguin shot with just 16 seconds left in the Ducks' game 1 win over the Stars. Expect Getzlaf to be fine for game 2, after all this is the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Getzlaf missed Sunday's game against the Red Wings with a lower-body injury that he suffered on Saturday. He will return to his regular spot on the top-line and should be activated in all formats.
Getzlaf's presence at practice is a good sign that he will be available for Wednesday's game against the Canucks. Getzlaf missed Sunday's game against the Red Wings but appears to be set to return tomorrow. Getzlaf is currently riding a four-game point streak (3G / 3A) and has totalled 53 points (23G / 30A) in 44 games. Monitor his status during Wednesday's morning skate.
Getzlaf missed the third period of Saturday's contest after taking a puck to the foot in the second period. The good news is that x-rays came back negative and he is not expected to miss and extended period of time. Monitor his status at Ducks practice leading up to Wednesday's game vs. Vancouver.
