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Stephenson (illness) will return to Seattle's lineup in Carolina on Tuesday.

Stephenson did not play on Saturday due to an illness but will draw back into the lineup on Tuesday against the Carolina Hurricanes. The 30-year-old Stephenson has 16 points (2G / 14A) in 24 games this season but has been held off the scoresheet in 13 of his last 18.

Chandler Stephenson
Evans (undisclosed) missed practice on Monday after leaving last game due to injury.

Evans seemingly played through an injury on Saturday, ending the contest with 20:17 time-on-ice, but was not at practice on Monday. The 22-year-old Evans is averaging 20:53 time-on-ice, recording an impressive 16 points (3G / 13A), 42 blocks, and 40 hits.

Ryker Evans
Winterton will draw into Seattle's lineup in San Jose on Friday.

Daniel Sprong will be a healthy scratch on Friday, allowing Winterton to re-enter the lineup. The 21-year-old Winterton has 10 games of NHL experience, one this season, but has yet to score a point. He has 15 points (7G / 8A) in 16 games with the Coachella Valley Firebirds (AHL) this season.

Ryan Winterton
Daccord will start against the Ducks on Wednesday.

For the fourth straight game, and for the eighth time in the last nine games, Seattle will turn to Daccord between the pipes. Daccord has been sensational in Seattle's crease this season, posting a 2.28 GAA and .922 S% in 15 games (10-4-1). The 28-year-old Daccord has been even more impressive lately, allowing two or fewer goals in six straight (5-1-0), boasting an exquisite .940 SV%. Seattle enters Wednesday's contest as -196 home favorites against an Anaheim Ducks club in the bottom tier of the NHL offensively, averaging only 2.5 goals per game.

Joey Daccord
Daccord is in the starter's crease at Seattle's morning skate.

For the fourth straight game, and for the eighth time in the last nine games, Seattle will turn to Daccord between the pipes. Daccord has been sensational in Seattle's crease this season, posting a 2.28 GAA and .922 S% in 15 games (10-4-1). The 28-year-old Daccord has been even more impressive lately, allowing two or fewer goals in six straight (5-1-0), boasting an exquisite .940 SV%. Seattle enters Wednesday's contest as -196 home favorites against an Anaheim Ducks club in the bottom tier of the NHL offensively, averaging only 2.5 goals per game.

Joey Daccord
Daccord will start in Anaheim on Monday.

For the seventh time in the last eight games, Seattle will turn to Daccord between the pipes. The 28-year-old Daccord has been excellent in the Seattle crease this season, posting a 2.30 GAA and .922 SV% in 14 games (9-4-1). He has allowed two or fewer in five straight (4-1-0), posting a dazzling .945 SV%. Seattle enters Monday's contest as -154 road favorites against the Anaheim Ducks, the lowest-scoring team in the league (2.52 GF / GP).

Joey Daccord
Meyers is expected to be a healthy scratch in Anaheim on Monday.

Shane Wright will draw back into Seattle's lineup on Monday against the Anaheim Ducks, resulting in Meyers being a healthy scratch. The 26-year-old Meyers has been limited to only three games this season, averaging 7:56 time-on-ice.

Ben Meyers
Wright is expected to draw back into Seattle's lineup in Anaheim on Monday.

Ben Meyers will be a healthy scratch on Monday against the Anaheim Ducks, allowing Wright to re-enter the lineup. The 20-year-old Wright is averaging 12:25 time-on-ice and only has two points (1G / 1A) in 18 games this season.

Shane Wright
Daccord is expected to start in Anaheim on Monday.

For the seventh time in the last eight games, Seattle will likely turn to Daccord between the pipes. The 28-year-old Daccord has been excellent in the Seattle crease this season, posting a 2.30 GAA and .922 SV% in 14 games (9-4-1). He has allowed two or fewer in five straight (4-1-0), posting a dazzling .945 SV%. Seattle enters Monday's contest as -154 road favorites against the Anaheim Ducks, the lowest-scoring team in the league (2.52 GF / GP).

Joey Daccord