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Granlund (illness) will play on Thursday in Seattle after missing practice the previous day.

Granlund did not practice on Wednesday but will be available for Thursday's game against the Seattle Kraken. The 32-year-old Granlund has had a productive second season in San Jose, tallying 44 points (15G / 29A) in 51 games. He has seven points (3G / 4A) in his last five contests.

Mikael Granlund
Granlund (illness) missed practice on Wednesday and is uncertain if he will play on Thursday in Seattle.

Granlund did not practice on Wednesday and could miss Thursday's game against the Seattle Kraken. The 32-year-old Granlund has had a productive second season in San Jose, tallying 44 points (15G / 29A) in 51 games. He has seven points (3G / 4A) in his last five contests.

Mikael Granlund
Dostal will start in Seattle on Tuesday.

The Ducks have outscored their opposition 10-3 during a two-game winning streak and will roll with Dostal between the pipes on Tuesday against the Seattle Kraken. Dostal was excellent in his most recent outing, saving 32 of 33 shots (.970 SV%) in a 5-2 win over the Nashville Predators. The Czech netminder has a 2.93 GAA and .910 SV% in 29 games this season (12-13-4). The Ducks enter Tuesday's contest as +114 road underdogs against a Kraken squad defeated 4-2 by the Edmonton Oilers last night.

Lukas Dostal
Johnston will be a healthy scratch vs. Florida on Tuesday.

Brett Leason will re-enter the lineup on Tuesday against the Florida Panthers, sending Johnston to the press box as a healthy scratch. The 30-year-old Johnston is averaging 8:38 time-on-ice and has four points (1G / 3A) in 32 games this season.

Ross Johnston
Dostal will start vs. Florida on Tuesday.

The Ducks have been outscored 10-3 in their last three games (0-2-1) and will turn to Dostal between the pipes on Tuesday against the Florida Panthers. Dostal has played well lately, saving 67 of 72 shots (.931 SV%) in his last two games (1-0-1). The Czech netminder has a 2.88 GAA and .910 SV% in 27 games this season (11-12-4). The Ducks enter Tuesday's contest as +228 home underdogs against a Panthers squad that defeated them 3-0 on Saturday.

Lukas Dostal
Mrazek will start vs. Carolina on Monday.

Chicago will roll with Mrazek for a second consecutive game when they host the Carolina Hurricanes on Monday. Mrazek has been inconsistent lately but was solid in his most recent outing, saving 32 of 35 shots (.914 SV%) in a 5-3 win over the Vegas Golden Knights. The Czech netminder has a 3.24 GAA and .894 SV% in 27 games this season (9-16-1). The Blackhawks enter Monday's contest as sizeable +262 home underdogs against a Hurricanes squad with points in four of their last five (3-1-1).

Petr Mrazek
Mrazek is in the starter's crease at Chicago's morning skate.

Chicago will roll with Mrazek for a second consecutive game when they host the Carolina Hurricanes on Monday. Mrazek has been inconsistent lately but was solid in his most recent outing, saving 32 of 35 shots (.914 SV%) in a 5-3 win over the Vegas Golden Knights. The Czech netminder has a 3.24 GAA and .894 SV% in 27 games this season (9-16-1). The Blackhawks enter Monday's contest as sizeable +262 home underdogs against a Hurricanes squad with points in four of their last five (3-1-1).

Petr Mrazek
Dostal will start in Tampa Bay on Thursday.

Dostal will make his 26th start of the season when the Ducks travel to Tampa Bay on Thursday. Dostal was lights out his last time out, allowing just two goals on 37 shots in a 3-2 overtime victory over the Hurricanes. The 24-year-old netminder boasts an impressive .910 SV% on the season to go along with an 11-12-3 record. He'll need to be at his best again on Thursday as the Ducks enter action as sizable underdogs at +260 on the money line.

Lukas Dostal