Anaheim Ducks News

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.

Kreider aggravated an upper-body injury in Saturday's 8-2 loss to the Buffalo Sabres and will miss a third straight game on Friday against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 33-year-old Kreider is averaging 17:14 time-on-ice and has 21 points (17G / 4A) through 48 games this season.

Kreider aggravated an upper-body injury in Saturday's 8-2 loss to the Buffalo Sabres and has missed two straight games but could return to the lineup on Friday against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 33-year-old Kreider is averaging 17:14 time-on-ice and has 21 points (17G / 4A) through 48 games this season.

The struggling Blackhawks have lost four straight and will turn to Mrazek between the pipes on Thursday against the Vegas Golden Knights. Mrazek allowed five goals on 21 shots (.762 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 5-1 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets. The Czech netminder has an ugly 4.17 GAA and .873 SV% in his last 15 appearances (3-10-1). The Blackhawks enter the action on Thursday as significant +334 road underdogs against a Golden Knights squad they defeated 5-3 on January 18th.

The Ducks have narrowly lost their previous two games, falling by a single goal in both contests and will hope for a better result on Thursday, rolling with Dostal between the pipes against the Vancouver Canucks. The 24-year-old Dostal played well in his most recent outing but did not receive ample goal support, saving 34 of 37 shots (.919 SV%) in a 3-2 loss to the Buffalo Sabres. He has a 2.93 GAA and .910 SV% in 35 games this season (16-14-5). The Ducks enter the action on Thursday as +116 home underdogs against a Canucks squad that defeated the Los Angeles Kings 3-2 last night.

The struggling Blackhawks have lost four straight and will likely turn to Mrazek between the pipes on Thursday against the Vegas Golden Knights. Mrazek allowed five goals on 21 shots (.762 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 5-1 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets. The Czech netminder has an ugly 4.17 GAA and .873 SV% in his last 15 appearances (3-10-1). The Blackhawks enter the action on Thursday as significant +334 road underdogs against a Golden Knights squad they defeated 5-3 on January 18th.

Colangelo was the 36th overall pick of the Ducks in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft. The 23-year-old forward played 12 games with the Ducks earlier this season, scoring one goal, but has spent most of the 2024-25 campaign in the AHL, tallying 35 points (19G / 16A) in 38 games with the San Diego Gulls.

Kreider aggravated an upper-body injury in Saturday's 8-2 loss to the Buffalo Sabres and will miss a second consecutive game on Tuesday against the New York Islanders. The 33-year-old Kreider is averaging 17:14 time-on-ice and has 21 points (17G / 4A) through 48 games this season.

Harkins will slot in for the suspended Trevor Zegras. Harkins has two goals and four assists in 39 games this season.