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Nesterkenko will be a healthy scratch in New Jersey on Saturday.
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Johnston will draw into Anaheim's lineup on Saturday in New Jersey.
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Mrazek will start in Detroit on Friday.
Mrazek was outstanding in his most recent outing, saving 35 of 36 shots (.972 SV%) for his first victory in over a month, defeating the Colorado Avalanche 3-1. The 32-year-old Mrazek has had an up-and-down 2024-25 campaign, posting a 3.13 GAA and .897 SV% in 24 appearances (8-14-1). The Blackhawks enter Friday's contest as +161 road underdogs against the team that drafted Mrazek 141st overall in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft, the Detroit Red Wings, who are riding a season-best five-game winning streak.
Husso has been recalled from Grand Rapids (AHL).
With Alex Lyon (upper body) still sidelined, Detroit has recalled Husso from Grand Rapids (AHL) to serve as Cam Talbot's backup. Husso has been spectacular at the AHL level this season, posting a 1.86 GAA and .935 SV% in eight appearances (6-1-0), but has not been able to translate that success to the NHL level, where he has a 3.47 GAA and .877 SV% in eight appearances (1-4-2).
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Dostal led the Ducks onto the ice for warmups.
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Terry (personal) will remain out on Thursday in St. Louis.
Terry will miss a second consecutive game while attending to personal matters. Terry has been on fire lately and will be solely missed from an Anaheim team that is 4-1-1 in their last six. The 27-year-old Terry has 33 points (14G / 19A) in 39 games this season, including eight points (5G / 3A) in his last six.
Colangelo has been recalled from San Diego (AHL).
Moments after being named to the AHL All-Star game, the Ducks recalled Colangelo from the San Diego Gulls (AHL). The 23-year-old forward was the 36th overall pick of the Ducks in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft. He went scoreless in eight games with the Ducks earlier this season but has been productive after the AHL level, scoring 22 points (13G / 9A) in 24 contests.
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Mrazek will start vs. Colorado on Wednesday.
The struggling Blackhawks have lost six of their last seven and will turn to Mrazek between the pipes on Wednesday against the Colorado Avalanche. Mrazek has allowed four or more goals in four straight (0-4-0), including giving up six goals on 28 shots (.786 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 6-2 loss to the St. Louis Blues. After starting the season with an impressive .912 SV% in 16 games (7-8-1), Mrazek has fallen off significantly, posting an ugly .834 SV% in seven games since (0-6-0). The Blackhawks enter Wednesday's contest as +203 home underdogs against an Avalanche club that is 8-1-1 in their last 10.
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Terry (personal) will not play against the Flames on Tuesday.
Terry will miss Tuesday's game due to the birth of his child. Terry has been on fire lately and will be solely missed from an Anaheim team that is 4-1-0 in their last five. The 27-year-old Terry has 33 points (14G / 19A) in 39 games this season, including eight points (5G / 3A) in his last six.
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Mintyukov will draw back into Anaheim's lineup on Tuesday vs. Calgary.
Olen Zellweger will be a healthy scratch on Tuesday against the Calgary Flames, allowing Mintukov to play for the first time sine January 2nd. The 21-year-old Mintyukov is averaging 19:27 time-on-ice, recording eight points (3G / 5A), 47 blocks, and 33 hits in 31 games this season.
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Zellweger will be a healthy scratch on Tuesday vs. Calgary.
Pavel Mintyukov will draw back into Anaheim's lineup on Tuesday against the Calgary Flames, resulting in Zellweger being a healthy scratch. The 21-year-old Zellweger has been impressive on Anaheim's blue line this season, averaging 19:27 time-on-ice and scoring 12 points (4G / 8A) in 34 games.
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Terry (personal) will be a game-time decision vs. Calgary on Tuesday.
Terry has been on fire lately and will be solely missed from an Anaheim team that is 4-1-0 in their last five. The 27-year-old Terry has 33 points (14G / 19A) in 39 games this season, including eight points (5G / 3A) in his last six.
Kreider (upper-body) has been placed on IR retroactive to January 5th.
Kreider did not play on Sunday and will be out of the lineup until at least January 14th against the Colorado Avalanche. The 33-year-old Kreider has struggled this season with only 15 points (13G / 2A) in 34 games but was playing better lately, scoring three points (2G / 1A) in three games before his injury.
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Nesterenko will make his season debut on Sunday.
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Johnston will be a healthy scratch on Sunday.
The Ducks have signed Frank Vatrano to a three-year deal worth $18.0M (structure will allow it to carry a $4.57M AAV cap hit).
Kreider (upper-body) is day-to-day and will not play Sunday in Chicago.
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Mintyukov is listed as a healthy scratch for Friday's game in Edmonton.
Mintyukov will take a seat on Friday as the Ducks opt to get some fresh legs into the lineup for the tail-end of their back-to-back. Olen Zellweger will draw into the lineup in his place.
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Zellweger will draw into the Ducks lineup on Friday.
Zellweger will get the chance to slot back into Anaheim's lineup on Friday after serving as a healthy scratch for each of the last three games. Pavel Mintyukov will sit in his place.
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Dostal will start in Edmonton on Friday.
Dostal will get the nod for the tail-end of Anaheim's back-to-back when they travel to Edmonton to take on the Oilers on Friday. Dostal was excellent in his last appearance, stopping 32 of the 34 shots he faced in a 3-2 victory over the Devils on New Year's Eve. The 24-year-old netminder owns a 10-10-3 record and an impressive .914 SV% on the season. He'll need to be at his best again on Friday against Connor McDavid and the Oilers, as the Ducks enter action at +375 on the money line.