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Mintyukov is a healthy scratch for Tuesday's game in Minnesota.
Mintyukov will be the odd-man out on the Ducks blue-line when they travel to Minnesota on Tuesday. Olen Zellweger will play in his place.
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Zellweger will draw into the Ducks lineup on Tuesday.
Zellweger will slot in for Pavel Mintyukov on the Ducks blue-line on Tuesday. Zellweger has seven goals and 13 assists in 61 games this season.
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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.
Carlson (undisclosed) will not play on Long Island on Tuesday.
Carlson did not play Washington's previous game and will remain out on Tuesday against the New York Islanders. The 35-year-old defenseman is averaging 23:34 time-on-ice and has 51 points (5G / 46A) in 79 games this season.
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.
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Washe will make his NHL debut in Minnesota on Tuesday.
Washe is an undrafted forward that has spent the previous five seasons playing collegiate hockey. The 23-year-old scored 38 points (16G / 22A) in 42 games with Western Michigan University (NCHC) this season.
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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.
Carlson (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision on Long Island on Tuesday.
Carlson did not play Washington's previous game but could return to the lineup on Tuesday against the New York Islanders. The 35-year-old defenseman is averaging 23:34 time-on-ice and has 51 points (5G / 46A) in 79 games this season.
Anaheim has signed Tim Washe to an entry-level contract.
Washe is an undrafted forward that has spent the previous five seasons playing collegiate hockey. The 23-year-old scored 38 points (16G / 22A) in 42 games with Western Michigan University (NCHC) this season.
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Zellweger will be a healthy scratch vs. Colorado on Sunday.
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Carlson (rest) will not dress on Sunday vs. Columbus.
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Moore will make his NHL debut on Sunday vs. Colorado.
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Dostal will start vs. Colorado on Sunday.
The Ducks have signed Ian Moore to a two-year, entry-level contract.
Trouba (lower-body) will return to the Ducks lineup on Thursday.
Trouba is a surprise addition to the Ducks' lineup on Thursday as they get set to face the Kings. The 31-year-old Trouba is averaging 20:42 time-on-ice, recording eight points (1G / 7A), 42 penalty minutes, 133 blocks, and 117 hits in 49 games with the Ducks this season.
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Nesterenko will be a healthy scratch on Thursday in Los Angeles.
Jansen Harkins will draw back into Anaheim's lineup on Thursday against the Los Angeles Kings, resulting in Nesterenko being a healthy scratch. The 23-year-old Nesterenko is averaging 10:00 time-on-ice and has five points (4G / 1A) in 18 games this season.
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Dostal will start in Los Angeles on Thursday.
The Ducks defeated the Calgary Flames 4-3 in overtime last night and will turn to Dostal between the pipes on Thursday against the Los Angeles Kings. Dostal was outstanding in his most recent outing, saving 45 of 47 shots (.957 SV%) in a 3-2 win over the Edmonton Oilers. The 24-year-old Czech goalie has a 3.05 GAA and .905 SV% in 51 games this season (23-21-6). The Ducks enter Thursday's contest as +298 road underdogs against a Kings team coming off a disappointing 2-1 loss to the Seattle Kraken.
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Husso will start against the Flames on Wednesday.
On the front end of a back-to-back, the Ducks will turn to Husso between the pipes on Wednesday against the Calgary Flames. Husso started one game for the Ducks and played well, saving 36 of 39 shots (.923 SV%) in a 3-2 loss to the Utah Hockey Club on March 12th. That said, Husso has struggled in limited NHL action this season, posting a 3.71 GAA and .874 SV% in 11 appearances (1-6-2). The Ducks enter Wednesday's contest as +131 home underdogs against a Flames team with points in three straight (2-0-1).
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Harkins will draw back into Anaheim's lineup on Wednesday vs. Calgary.
Brett Leason will be a healthy scratch on Wednesday against the Calgary Flames, allowing Harkins to re-enter the lineup. The 27-year-old Harkins is averaging 10:56 time-on-ice and has six points (2G / 4A) in 58 games this season.
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Husso is in the starter's crease at Anaheim's morning skate.
On the front end of a back-to-back, the Ducks will likely turn to Husso between the pipes on Wednesday against the Calgary Flames. Husso started one game for the Ducks and played well, saving 36 of 39 shots (.923 SV%) in a 3-2 loss to the Utah Hockey Club on March 12th. That said, Husso has struggled in limited NHL action this season, posting a 3.71 GAA and .874 SV% in 11 appearances (1-6-2). The Ducks enter Wednesday's contest as +131 home underdogs against a Flames team with points in three straight (2-0-1).