Anaheim Ducks News

The Ducks have lost two straight and will likely turn to Dostal between the pipes on Friday against the Nashville Predators. The 24-year-old Czech netminder struggled in his most recent outing, allowing six goals on 42 shots (.857 SV%) in a 7-4 loss to the Washington Capitals. He has a 2.91 GAA and .910 SV% in 41 games this season (19-7-5). The Ducks enter Friday's contest as +140 home underdogs against a Predators team riding a four-game winning streak.

Mrazek was serviceable in his season debut with the Red Wings on Wednesday, saving 23 of 26 shots (.885 SV%) in a 7-3 win over the Buffalo Sabres, helping them snap a six-game losing skid. The 33-year-old Mrazek will likely return to the crease on Friday against the Carolina Hurricanes, looking to build on his 3.44 GAA and .890 SV% through 34 games this season (11-19-2).

Harkins will take the night off on Wednesday as the Ducks opt to get some fresh legs into their lineup for the tail-end of their back-to-back. Brett Leason will draw into the lineup in his place.

With John Gibson still sidelined and Anaheim playing their second game in as many nights, Husso will get the chance to make his Ducks debut in Utah on Wednesday. Husso has made four appearances for the San Diego Gulls (AHL) since being acquired from the Red Wings, registering a 3-1-0 record and an .894 SV%. He struggled mightily at the NHL level with the Red Wings this season, picking up just a single win in nine appearances to go along with a dreadful .866 SV%. Husso and the Ducks enter action on Wednesday at +230 on the money line.

Mrazek began his career with the Red Wings and was re-acquired by them in a trade last week. The 33-year-old Mrazek will make his re-debut with the Red Wings on Wednesday, tending the twine against the Buffalo Sabres. In 33 games with the Blackhawks this season (10-19-2), Mrazek posted a 3.46 GAA and .890 SV%. The Red Wings are amid a six-game losing skid (0-6-0) but enter Wednesday's contest as -140 home favorites against a Sabres team coming off an impressive 3-2 win over the Edmonton Oilers.

Mrazek began his career with the Red Wings and was re-acquired by them in a trade last week. The 33-year-old Mrazek will likely make his re-debut with the Red Wings on Wednesday, tending the twine against the Buffalo Sabres. In 33 games with the Blackhawks this season (10-19-2), Mrazek posted a 3.46 GAA and .890 SV%. The Red Wings are amid a six-game losing skid (0-6-0) but enter Wednesday's contest as -140 home favorites against a Sabres team coming off an impressive 3-2 win over the Edmonton Oilers.

Dostal saved 31 of 32 shots (.969 SV%), minutes away from recording his second shutout of the season, in a 4-1 win over the New York Islanders. The 24-year-old Czech goalie will return to the crease on Tuesday against the Washington Capitals, looking to build on his 2.83 GAA and .912 SV% in 40 appearances this season (19-16-5). The Ducks enter Tuesday's contest as +167 home underdogs against a Capitals team riding a four-game winning streak.

Husso served as Lukas Dostal's backup on Sunday and could return to the same role in Tuesday's contest against the Washington Capitals if John Gibson (lower body) isn't ready to return. The 30-year-old Husso has a 3.27 GAA and .894 SV% in four games (3-1-0) with the San Diego Gulls (AHL).

Dostal saved 31 of 32 shots (.969 SV%), minutes away from recording his second shutout of the season, in a 4-1 win over the New York Islanders. The 24-year-old Czech goalie will likely return to the crease on Tuesday against the Washington Capitals, looking to build on his 2.83 GAA and .912 SV% in 40 appearances this season (19-16-5). The Ducks enter Tuesday's contest as +167 home underdogs against a Capitals team riding a four-game winning streak.

Husso served as Lukas Dostal's backup on Sunday but will return to the AHL, a sign that John Gibson (lower body) is nearing a return to the lineup. The 30-year-old Husso has a 3.27 GAA and .894 SV% in four games (3-1-0). with the San Diego Gulls (AHL).

Husso was traded to Anaheim from the Detroit Red Wings two weeks ago. The 29-year-old Husso compiled a 36-32-11 record and an .892 SV% across parts of three seasons in Detroit, and was ultimately the odd-man out in a Red Wings crease that includes Cam Talbot and Alex Lyon. He will likely serve as the backup to Lukas Dostal on Friday night.

Mrazek began his career in Detroit and will return to the Red Wings after being acquired in a trade on Friday. The 33-year-old Mrazek has a 3.46 GAA and .890 SV% in 33 appearances this season (10-19-2). He has one year remaining on his contract with a cap hit of $4.25 million.

The Ducks will turn to Dostal between the pipes on Friday against the St. Louis Blues. Dostal entered Wednesday's 3-2 loss to the Vancouver Canucks in relief of an injured John Gibson (lower body), saving 14 of 15 shots (.933 SV%) in the effort. The 24-year-old Czech goalie has a 2.87 GAA and .911 SV% in 38 games this season (18-15-5). The Ducks enter Friday's contest as +137 home underdogs against a Blues squad with points in seven of their last eight (6-1-1).

Traff was a third-round pick, 91st overall, of the Devils in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft. The 19-year-old forward has yet to play and NHL game. He scored seven points (3G / 4A) in 25 games with HV7a Jonkoping (SweHL) this season.

Johnston will be the odd-man out when the Ducks travel to Edmonton on Tuesday. Trevor Zegras, who is set to return from suspension, will take his place in the Ducks lineup.

After getting a night off on Saturday, Dostal will be tasked with handling Connor McDavid and the Oilers on Tuesday. Dostal excelled in his last start, allowing just two goals on 24 shots in a 5-2 victory over the Canucks on Thursday. The 24-year-old netminder owns a 17-14-5 record and an impressive .910 SV% on the season. He'll need to be at his best again on Tuesday as the Ducks enter action at +275 on the money line.