Anaheim Ducks News
Stalock allowed three goals on 37 shots in the Wild’s win in Edmonton on October 30th. Stalock has not been called on often, but has won two of this three starts despite allowing a combined 10 goals on 95 shots (.895 SV%). Tonight he faces a Ducks team that has lost eight of their last 10 (2-6-2).
Fabbri will play his first game since February 4th and will skate on the fourth line with Robert Thomas and Oskar Sundqvist. Fabbri could work his way into fantasy relevance again if he plays well and moves up the lineup.
Fabbri missed the first 10 games of the season, but is expected to make his season debut on Thursday. Fabbri skated on the fourth line in Wednesday’s practice, suggesting that the Blues will ease him back into the lineup in what will be his first game since February 4th, 2017. The 2014 No.21 overall pick has provided 29 goals and 37 assists (66 points) while averaging just 14:16 TOI/GM in the first 123 games of his NHL career.
Stalock allowed four goals on 31 shots in the Wild’s overtime win vs. the Lightning on October 20th. Stalock has made two starts this season, allowing a combined seven goals on 58 shots (.879 SV%). Tonight he will face an Oilers team that is riding a three-game winning streak.
Fabbri recorded a shorthanded goal and added an assist in three games with the Rampage during his conditioning stint. Fabbri looks ready to play for the first time since February 4th, 2017. The Blues return to action vs. the Golden Knights on Thursday.
Vaakanainen was forced to leave Tuesday’s game in Ottawa after getting elbowed in the face by Mark Borowiecki. Borowiecki will face supplemental discipline from the NHL for the hit.
Fabbri has missed the first eight games of the regular season with a groin injury he suffered in the preseason. Fabbri has not played and NHL game since February 4th, 2017 because of two knee surgeries. He’ll stay with San Antonio through the weekend, but could return to the Blues and make his season debut sometime next week.
Gibson allowed two goals on 44 shots in the Ducks loss in Vegas on Saturday. Gibson has been outstanding to start the season, posting a 1.91 GAA, .949 SV% and one shutout in his first seven starts. Gibson will be busy again tonight. The Ducks have given up the most shots per game (37.9) and Chicago ranks fourth in shots per game (35.0) in the early portion of the season.
Gibson stopped 34 of 35 shots in the Ducks win over the Islanders on Wednesday. Gibson has won four of his first six starts while posting a 1.89 GAA, .948 SV% and one shutout. With the Ducks hosting the Sabres on Sunday, Gibson is expected to start Saturday and Ryan Miller is expecting to face his former team tomorrow.
Gibson stopped 34 of 35 shots in the Ducks win over the Islanders on Wednesday. Gibson has won four of his first six starts while posting a 1.89 GAA, .948 SV% and one shutout. With the Ducks hosting the Sabres on Sunday, Gibson is expected to start Saturday and Ryan Miller is expecting to face his former team tomorrow.