Getzlaf was in the building but did not skate, his status for tonight's game against the Red Wings remains unclear. Getzlaf did not play in the third period on Saturday after he was hit by a puck in the leg during the second period. X-rays after the game came back negative, so he is not expected to miss a lengthy period of time, but he is questionable for tonight.
Getzlaf was injured after blocking a shot tonight vs. Phoenix. Getzlaf had recorded one goal prior to retiring to the dressing room from the night. The Ducks are back in action tomorrow night, so monitor Getzlaf's status on Sunday.
Getzlaf had to get stitches after being hit from behind by Red Wings defenseman Kyle Quincey on Tuesday. Getzlaf continues to produce at an elite level, posting three goals and five assists in December and 16 goals and 23 assists (39 points) in 33 games overall.
Ducks head coach Bruce Boudreau said the his captain is fine just "a little uglier" after the stitches. Getzlaf, who returned to Tuesday's game will suit up on Friday in New Jersey.
Follow-up tweets suggest that Getzlaf will be able to go but there is no certainty. The Ducks play at 7pm EST.
Getzlaf will miss his third straight game and the Ducks could also be without Corey Perry who is battling the flu. The Ducks won't skate tomorrow because of the back-to-back but Getzlaf will likely give a go in the morning.
Getzlaf missed the last two games but could return tonight vs. Tampa Bay. This is the first time he has skated with the team since getting injured on last Friday. Monitor his status following the morning skate.
Getzlaf will miss his second straight game tonight. He is day-to-day and is expected to practice tomorrow. Should he practice tomorrow he will likely return to the lineup on Thursday vs. the Lightning.
Not skating likely suggests that Getzlaf will not dress tonight vs. Florida, but we await an official word from the Ducks organization. Should he not play it would be the second straight game the captain has missed.
Getzlaf sat out on Sunday after being banged up vs. Buffalo - in a game he registered a hat-trick. The injury is expected to be minor and he could play on Tuesday vs. the Panthers.
This is a tough break for Getzlaf owners trying to make a Sunday night comeback. He had a hattrick and an assist in Friday's win over the Sabres. The 28-year-old is third in the NHL in scoring with 22 points in 18 games.
This would be good for Getzlaf's fantasy owners who need him to play tonight. However we might not know until warmups if Getzlaf will be in or not. Monitor his status.
Getzlaf along with other veterans will get a rest tonight.
Getzlaf missed the last three games because of a leg injury. He will likely jump right back onto the top-line with Perry and Ryan.
Getzlaf is in danger of missing his fourth consecutive game because of a leg injury. Monitor his status after pre-game warmups to ensure that he plays.
Getzlaf is in danger of missing his fourth straight game tonight. Monitor his status during pre-game warm-ups.
Getzlaf missed the last two games with a leg injury, monitor his status after pre-game warmups.
Getzlaf missed the Ducks last two games with a leg injury but could return tonight. We will have to wait for an official announcement on whether or not he is in the lineup tonight.
Getzlaf is questionable for tomorrow's game with the Kings.
Monitor Getzlaf's status prior to puck-drop. The injury is not serious so he won't miss a lot of time, if any at all.
