Smith was a fourth-round pick, 97th overall, of the Anaheim Ducks in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft. The 20-year-old defenseman just completed his fourth season in the OHL, scoring 26 points (10G / 16A) in 40 combined games between the Owen Sound Attack and the Brampton Steelheads.
Washe is an undrafted forward that has spent the previous five seasons playing collegiate hockey. The 23-year-old scored 38 points (16G / 22A) in 42 games with Western Michigan University (NCHC) this season.
The Ducks have been outscored 10-3 during a two-game losing skid (0-2-0) and will likely turn to Dostal between the pipes on Tuesday against the Minnesota Wild. The 24-year-old Dostal struggled in his most recent outing, allowing three goals on 24 shots (.875 SV%) in a 4-2 loss to the Colorado Avalanche. He has a 3.11 GAA and .902 SV% in 53 games this season (23-23-6). Anaheim enters Tuesday's contest as significant +228 road underdogs against a Minnesota team that can clinch a playoff berth with a single point.
Washe is an undrafted forward that has spent the previous five seasons playing collegiate hockey. The 23-year-old scored 38 points (16G / 22A) in 42 games with Western Michigan University (NCHC) this season.
Trouba is a surprise addition to the Ducks' lineup on Thursday as they get set to face the Kings. The 31-year-old Trouba is averaging 20:42 time-on-ice, recording eight points (1G / 7A), 42 penalty minutes, 133 blocks, and 117 hits in 49 games with the Ducks this season.
Jansen Harkins will draw back into Anaheim's lineup on Thursday against the Los Angeles Kings, resulting in Nesterenko being a healthy scratch. The 23-year-old Nesterenko is averaging 10:00 time-on-ice and has five points (4G / 1A) in 18 games this season.
The Ducks defeated the Calgary Flames 4-3 in overtime last night and will turn to Dostal between the pipes on Thursday against the Los Angeles Kings. Dostal was outstanding in his most recent outing, saving 45 of 47 shots (.957 SV%) in a 3-2 win over the Edmonton Oilers. The 24-year-old Czech goalie has a 3.05 GAA and .905 SV% in 51 games this season (23-21-6). The Ducks enter Thursday's contest as +298 road underdogs against a Kings team coming off a disappointing 2-1 loss to the Seattle Kraken.
On the front end of a back-to-back, the Ducks will turn to Husso between the pipes on Wednesday against the Calgary Flames. Husso started one game for the Ducks and played well, saving 36 of 39 shots (.923 SV%) in a 3-2 loss to the Utah Hockey Club on March 12th. That said, Husso has struggled in limited NHL action this season, posting a 3.71 GAA and .874 SV% in 11 appearances (1-6-2). The Ducks enter Wednesday's contest as +131 home underdogs against a Flames team with points in three straight (2-0-1).
Brett Leason will be a healthy scratch on Wednesday against the Calgary Flames, allowing Harkins to re-enter the lineup. The 27-year-old Harkins is averaging 10:56 time-on-ice and has six points (2G / 4A) in 58 games this season.
On the front end of a back-to-back, the Ducks will likely turn to Husso between the pipes on Wednesday against the Calgary Flames. Husso started one game for the Ducks and played well, saving 36 of 39 shots (.923 SV%) in a 3-2 loss to the Utah Hockey Club on March 12th. That said, Husso has struggled in limited NHL action this season, posting a 3.71 GAA and .874 SV% in 11 appearances (1-6-2). The Ducks enter Wednesday's contest as +131 home underdogs against a Flames team with points in three straight (2-0-1).
The Ducks have been outscored 10-3 in their last two games (0-2-0) and will hope to return to the column on Monday, with Dostal tending the twine against the Edmonton Oilers. Dostal struggled in his most recent outing, allowing six goals on 26 shots (.769 SV%) in a 6-2 loss to the Vancouver Canucks. The 24-year-old Czech goalie has battled through difficulties the past few weeks, posting an ugly 4.23 GAA and .849 SV% in his last eight appearances (2-4-1). The Ducks enter Monday's contest as +131 home underdogs against an Oilers team coming off a 3-0 loss to the Los Angeles Kings.
Trouba did not skate on Monday morning and will likely miss a second consecutive game on Monday when the Ducks host the Edmonton Oilers. The 31-year-old Trouba is averaging 20:42 time-on-ice, recording eight points (1G / 7A), 42 penalty minutes, 133 blocks, and 117 hits in 49 games with the Ducks this season.
Brett Leason will draw back into Anaheim's lineup on Monday against the Edmonton Oilers, sending Harkins to the sidelines as a healthy scratch. The 27-year-old Harkins is averaging 10:56 time-on-ice, recording six points (2G / 4A) and a -13 plus/minus rating in 58 games this season.
The Ducks have been outscored 10-3 in their last two games (0-2-0) and will hope to return to the column on Monday, likely with Dostal tending the twine against the Edmonton Oilers. Dostal struggled in his most recent outing, allowing six goals on 26 shots (.769 SV%) in a 6-2 loss to the Vancouver Canucks. The 24-year-old Czech goalie has battled through difficulties the past few weeks, posting an ugly 4.23 GAA and .849 SV% in his last eight appearances (2-4-1). The Ducks enter Monday's contest as +131 home underdogs against an Oilers team coming off a 3-0 loss to the Los Angeles Kings.
Poehling did not practice on Monday and it's uncertain what his status will be when the Flyers return to the ice on Wednesday against the New York Rangers. The 26-year-old Poehling is averaging 13:41 time-on-ice and has 27 points (12G / 15A) in 63 games this season.
