No sight of Koivu on the ice for Ducks warm-up so we'll say that he's out. Wasn't likely anyway. Thur vs. VAN more realistic.
Koivu last played on December 8th and will miss his seventh consecutive game.
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BB said Saku Koivu (groin) is a game-time decision.
Koivu last played on December 8th, missing the last six games. Reports from morning skate did not indicate he will play tonight but the former Habs captain remains a game-time decision.
Per Boudreau: Saku Koivu (groin) skated today and is making progress, but ruled out for Thursday's game at LA. More to come later.
Koivu will miss at least one more game so remember to keep him on your bench. The former captain of the Habs scored five goals and 15 points through 28 games. Look for Nick Bonino to remain the second line center in the meantime.
Ducks C Saku Koivu remains day-to-day with what is now officially called a groin strain. Questionable for games in CHI, WPG and DAL.
Not good news for Saku Koivu owners. Expect Bobby Ryan to remain on the second line and for rookie Kyle Palmieri to remain in the lineup in the interim.
BB said Koivu (lower body) is out tonight.
Koivu will miss at least one more game so remember to keep him on your bench. The former captain of the Habs scored five goals and 15 points through 28 games. Look for Bobby Ryan to remain the second line center tonight.
Saku Koivu (lower body) taking part in morning skate. Looks like BB is only optional.
Koivu was hoping to get back into the lineup tonight. Expect a further update on his status.
Koivu getting better, will revisit after morning skate Wed.
Koivu was able to skate with the team this morning and is doubtful for tomorrow's game. Stay tuned for a further update on the second line center.
Koivu questionable for return as he has lower-body injury.
Koivu plays a very valuable role on the team's second line, providing necessary secondary scoring. He scored five goals and 14 points prior to getting hurt. Expect a further update on his status.
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Francois Beauchemin and Saku Koivu returned to Ducks practice Tuesday. Both missed Monday because of the flu.
Feel free to start both skaters with confidence as they kicked the flu bug.
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Looks like Saku Koivu missing at Ducks practice. Might be getting one of those maintenance days.
The Ducks don't play until Wednesday so they can afford to rest some of their veterans.