Anaheim Ducks News

John Gibson (appendectomy) is nearing a return to the Ducks' lineup but could be hard-pressed to earn playing time, as Dostal has been impressive between the pipes early in the 2024-25 season. Dostal will start for the fourth straight game and look to improve on his 2.48 GAA and .930 SV% through four games (2-1-1). The Ducks enter Tuesday's contest as -150 home favorites against a San Jose Sharks club that has been outscored 26-12 in six games this season (0-4-2).

Gibson underwent an emergency appendectomy on September 25th and is about four weeks into his original 3-6 week timeline. The American netminder has failed to produce a save percentage above .900 in each of the last two seasons and beginning 2024-25 on the Injured Reserve is a tough way to ensure a bounce-back campaign after only 13 wins in 2023-24. In addition, Lukas Dostal has been tremendous filling in for Gibson in his absence, posting a 2.48 GAA and .931 SV% in four games (2-1-1).

Lundestrom has not played since exiting last Wednesday's 5-4 win over the Utah Hockey Club after playing 11:18 time-on-ice, missing the last two contests. The 24-year-old Lundestrom has one point (1G / 0A) in three games this season.

Vatrano did not play on Friday due to the birth of his child, but returned to action on Sunday against the Los Angeles Kings. Given that he played on Sunday, his absence from practice on Monday likely does not have an impact on his status for Tuesday's game against the San Jose Sharks. The 30-year-old Vatrano is coming off a career-best season, scoring 60 points (27G / 23A) in 82 games. He has two points (0G / 2A) in four games so far this season.

Strome did not practice on Monday due to an illness and his status for Tuesday's game against the San Jose Sharks is up in the air. The 31-year-old Strome, in his third season with the Ducks, has three points (2G / 1A), 14 shots, and a -2 plus/minus rating through five games.

Vatrano missed Friday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Colorado Avalanche to attend to the birth of his second child but will return to the lineup on Sunday against the Los Angeles Kings. The 30-year-old Vatrano is coming off a career-best season, scoring 60 points (27G / 23A) in 82 games, but is off to a slower start in the 2024-25 season, with just one point (0G / 1A) in his first three.

Kylington will draw out as John Ludvig re-enters the lineup. Kylington is yet to register a point or a shot on goal in two games this season.

The Ducks will turn to Dostal for the second straight game on Friday night when they visit the Colorado Avalanche. The 24-year-old Czech netminder has been outstanding to start the 2024-25 campaign, responsible for both Ducks wins, posting a tremendous 1.99 GAA and .933 SV%. That said, the Ducks enter action on Friday are sizeable +233 road underdogs against an Avalanche club that is desperate to snap their four-game losing skid to start the season.

The Ducks will turn to Dostal for the second straight game on Friday night when they visit the Colorado Avalanche. The 24-year-old Czech netminder has been outstanding to start the 2024-25 campaign, responsible for both Ducks wins, posting a tremendous 1.99 GAA and .933 SV%. That said, the Ducks enter action on Friday are sizeable +233 road underdogs against an Avalanche club that is desperate to snap their four-game losing skid to start the season.

Lundestrom played only 11:18 time-on-ice in Wednesday's 5-4 win over the Utah Hockey Club before exiting the game with an upper-body injury. The 24-year-old Lundestrom has one point (1G / 0A) in three games this season.

Vatrano will not play on Friday against the Colorado Avalanche due to the birth of his child. The 30-year-old Vatrano is coming off a career-best season, scoring 60 points (27G / 23A) in 82 games, but is off to a slow start in the 2024-25 season, with just one point (0G / 1A) in his first three.

Harkins spent most of the 2023-24 campaign with the Pittsburgh Penguins, tallying four points (0G / 4A) in 45 games. The 27-year-old, in his first season with the Ducks organization, has 31 points (13G / 18A) in 199 career NHL games.

Urho Vaakanainen will be a healthy scratch on Wednesday, allowing Zellweger to draw back into the lineup. The 21-year-old Zellweger recorded 13:43 time-on-ice and one block in his only contest this season.

Dostal was excellent in the Ducks' season opener and will return to the crease for the second time this season on Wednesday night against the Utah Hockey Club. The 24-year-old Dostal had stretches of excellent play last season, ending his campaign with a modest 3.33 GAA and .902 SV% in 44 contests (14-23-3). The Czech netminder recorded a 30-save shutout in his only appearance this season but his Ducks rank as +134 home underdogs against a Utah HC team that that has scored five or more goals in three of their four games (3-1-0).

Kylington will make his Avalanche debut as Devon Toews and Calvin de Haan were surprise scratches on Monday night. Kylington scored three goals and added five assists in 33 games with the Flames last season.

Three days after allowing four goals on 14 shots (.714 SV%) in the Red Wings' season opener, Ville Husso was placed on waivers. The 29-year-old carries a $4.75 million cap hit this season and is expected to be sent to the Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL) after clearing waivers on Monday.