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Mrazek is expected to start Thursday in Toronto.

The Red Wings will attempt to end their 2024-25 season on a four-game winning streak, turning to Mrazek between the pipes on Thursday against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Mrazek struggled in his most recent start, allowing four goals on 26 shots (.846 SV%) in a 4-1 loss to the Washington Capitals on March 18th. The 33-year-old goalie has a 2.49 GAA and .902 SV% in five appearances with the Red Wings this season (2-2-0). Detroit enters their season-finale on Thursday as +144 road underdogs against a Maple Leafs team outscoring their opposition 13-4 during a four-game winning streak.

Petr Mrazek
Husso will start in Winnipeg on Wednesday.

Husso will get the nod in goal for the Ducks when they travel to Winnipeg for their regular season finale on Wednesday. Husso is coming off one of his best starts of the season, stopping 36 of the 39 shots he faced in a 4-3 overtime victory over the Flames last Wednesday. The 29-year-old netminder has made just three appearances for Anaheim since being acquired from the Red Wings, posting a 1-1-0 record and a .911 SV%. Husso and the Ducks enter action on Wednesday at +260 on the money line.

Ville Husso
Dostal will start in Minnesota on Tuesday.

The Ducks have been outscored 10-3 during a two-game losing skid (0-2-0) and will turn to Dostal between the pipes on Tuesday against the Minnesota Wild. The 24-year-old Dostal struggled in his most recent outing, allowing three goals on 24 shots (.875 SV%) in a 4-2 loss to the Colorado Avalanche. He has a 3.11 GAA and .902 SV% in 53 games this season (23-23-6). Anaheim enters Tuesday's contest as significant +228 road underdogs against a Minnesota team that can clinch a playoff berth with a single point.

Lukas Dostal
Anaheim has signed Konnor Smith to a three-year, entry-level contract.

Smith was a fourth-round pick, 97th overall, of the Anaheim Ducks in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft. The 20-year-old defenseman just completed his fourth season in the OHL, scoring 26 points (10G / 16A) in 40 combined games between the Owen Sound Attack and the Brampton Steelheads.

Konnor Smith
Dostal was the first goalie off the ice at Anaheim's morning skate.

The Ducks have been outscored 10-3 during a two-game losing skid (0-2-0) and will likely turn to Dostal between the pipes on Tuesday against the Minnesota Wild. The 24-year-old Dostal struggled in his most recent outing, allowing three goals on 24 shots (.875 SV%) in a 4-2 loss to the Colorado Avalanche. He has a 3.11 GAA and .902 SV% in 53 games this season (23-23-6). Anaheim enters Tuesday's contest as significant +228 road underdogs against a Minnesota team that can clinch a playoff berth with a single point.

Lukas Dostal