Looks like same six on defense for Ducks. No Lydman on ice.
As expected Lydman will miss Game 5 because of lingering migraines and neck soreness.
Toni Lydman News
Ducks coach Bruce Boudreau said Toni Lyman won't play tonight, will probably be out longer than the 2 games Abdelkader was suspended for.
Lydman is suffering from migraine headaches and a sore neck after the collision with Abdelkader.
Toni Lydman said he will need to repair torn meniscus in knee. Played with that in addition to upper-body injury.
Sounds like Lydman will use the offseason to rehab his multiple injuries.
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Defenseman Toni Lydman (upper body) will be back in the lineup after a two-game absence
Look for Lydman to round out the third pairing. He registered 13 assists in 72 games this year.
Lydman scratched, too.
Lydman has been banged up so taking off a back-to-back game should be expected. The veteran has 13 assists in 72 game.
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Defenseman Toni Lydman participated in the Ducks’ full workout Saturday and should return to the lineup Sunday against Boston.
Lydman replaces Nate Guenin in the lineup. The veteran has 13 assists in 69 games.
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Per Boudreau: D Toni Lydman [upper body] will be a game time decision for tonight's game vs. St. Louis. #NHLDucks
Lydman is still a question mark to play tonight. The veteran has 13 assists in 69 games. If he can't play, expect Nate Guenin to draw in.
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Boudreau said Toni Lydman (upper body) is better and will play tonight.
Expect Lydman to round out the third pairing tonight. The veteran has 13 assists in 69 games.
Per Ducks, Lydman is out with an upper body injury.
Tough player to lose during such important games. Check back for a further update on Lydman's status.
Toni Lydman [flu] expected to play tonight
Lydman was a late scratch on Sunday due to the flu. The defensive d-man has 10 assists on the season. Expect him to take Nate Guenin out of the lineup.
Lydman is under the weather according to Ducks official. Will go on trip to Dallas.
Don't expect Lydman to miss too much playing time. Nate Guenin replaces him for the time being.
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Lydman moves off the top defensive unit for basically the first time since coming to the Ducks. He has eight assists over 35 games.
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Per Carlyle: #NHLDucks D Toni Lydman expected to make season debut tonight vs. San Jose.
Look for Lydman to help man the top pairing and push Nate Guenin out of the lineup in the process. The Finnish defender scored three goals and 25 points last season while sporting a plus-32 rating. He could rack up the plus/minus again if he proves healthy and stays with the Corey Perry- Bobby Ryan - Ryan Getzlaf troika.
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Carlyle: #NHLDucks D Toni Lydman clear for contact, expected availablilty at some point this weekend. Decision Fri. after morning skate
The Ducks play both Sunday and Monday with coach Carlyle likely eyeing Lydman's return for one of the days. If the team's first two games were any indication, they could use his solid, defensive work in their own zone.
Toni Lydman has a doctor's appointment today which might determine his availability this weekend, coach Randy Carlyle said.
The Ducks play both Sunday and Monday with coach Carlyle likely eyeing Lydman's return for one of the days. If the team's first two games were any indication, they could use his solid, defensive work in their own zone.
Defenseman Toni Lydman (shoulder) likely will open the season on the injured list. He will not play in the Ducks’ two games on this trip. Lydman still could be activated in time to play in the home opener on Oct. 14 against San Jose.
Look for Cam Fowler to take his place in the interim. The Finnish defender scored three goals and 25 points last season while sporting a plus-32 rating. He could rack up the plus/minus again if he proves healthy and stays with the Corey Perry- Bobby Ryan - Ryan Getzlaf troika.
Defenseman Toni Lydman (shoulder) has increased his activity in practice this week and continues to progress. His timetable for returning, however, remains behind those of Foster and Beleskey.
The Ducks will miss Lydman stabilizing Lubomir Visnovsky. The Finnish defender scored three goals and 25 points last season while sporting a plus-32 rating. He could rack up the plus/minus again if he proves healthy and stays with the Corey Perry- Bobby Ryan - Ryan Getzlaf troika.
Lydman close but not yet cleared for contact.
With Lydman out, the team probably would have used Cam Fowler or Francois Beauchemin in his place. The Finnish defender scored three goals and 25 points last season while sporting a plus-32 rating. He could rack up the plus/minus again if he proves healthy and stays with the Corey Perry- Bobby Ryan - Ryan Getzlaf troika.
Toni Lydman and Matt Beleskey, who both underwent shoulder surgeries days apart in May, have not been cleared for contact but will skate with their teammates. Both have been skating at Anaheim Ice in informal workouts.
Playing alongside Lubomir Visnovsky on the team's top 5-man unit, Lydman posted a plus-32 rating to go along with three goals and 25 points. In deeper leagues he could provide some value as a depth defender.
ANAHEIM — Toni Lydman and Matt Beleskey underwent similar operations two days apart in May to repair a torn labrum in their left shoulder and both Ducks players said their recovery remains on schedule even though they may not be ready for the Oct. 7 season opener against Buffalo in Helsinki.
Playing alongside Lubomir Visnovsky on the team's top 5-man unit, Lydman posted a plus-32 rating to go along with three goals and 25 points. In deeper leagues he could provide some value as a depth defender.