Anaheim Ducks News
The Panthers said that Gudas does not have a timetable for his return, so Matt Kiersted is expected to replace him in the lineup for Tuesday's game in Winnipeg.
The Panthers were already playing short a forward, and they lost both Gudas and Patric Hornqvist in Saturday's game. Head coach Paul Maruice did not have an update on Gudas' status post-game but expect to hear some news following Monday's practice.
Sustr should serve as the extra defenseman with Jonas Brodin being announced injured Thursday. The 32-year-old had five assists and a +6 plus/minus through 15 games with Iowa (AHL) this season. If he does crack the lineup for the Wild he will build off his 69 points (11G/58A) and 333 SOG through 361 career NHL games played.
Meyer has been excellent in the AHL this season, scoring six goals with 12 assists to tie for 10th in the AHL with 18 points through 15 games. He'll likely make his season debut with the Blue Jackets on Friday and has three points (1G / 2A) in 13 career NHL games.
Gibson lost his previous two starts to the St.Louis Blues and is in the middle of a three game losing streak that has added to his NHL lead in losses as he holds a 3-11-1 record. He has struggled as shown by his 4.15 GAA and .891 SV% through 15 games played. He will hope to get back in the win column as he takes on the New York Rangers who has won three of their last four games.
Regenda will be the odd man out Monday vs. St. Louis as he heads to the press box as a healthy scratch. Through 10 games this season, the 22-year-old has a goal and two assists along with 14 SOG while only playing 11:47 ATOI.
Gibson allowed five goals on 29 shots (.828 SV%) his last time out as the Ducks lost to St. Louis on the road. The 29-year-old has had a dreadful season so far, leading all goaltenders in losses with his 3-10-1 record while posting a .889 SV% and 4.31 GAA. He takes on the streaky St. Louis Blues who are in the middle of a five-game winning streak after beating this same Ducks' team their last time out.
Harkins will draw back into the Jets' lineup vs. Carolina after a successful stint with Manitoba of the AHL where he had five goals and four assists in six games played. In three games so far with the Jets in 2022-23, he has zero points and three SOG while only playing 9:21 ATOI.