Description: Ducks blueliner Toni Lydman is doubtful for Game 5 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals Wednesday against Detroit with migraine and neck soreness.
Insight: Lydman was the victim of a brutal hit by Detroit winger Justin Abdelkader. He doesn't provide much for fantasy owners so this shouldn't change any lineups.
Description: Ducks blueliner Toni Lydman is doubtful for Monday's game with migraine and neck soreness.
Insight: Lydman was the victim of a brutal hit by Detroit winger Justin Abdelkader and had to come out of the game in the second period. He doesn't provide much for fantasy owners so this shouldn't change any lineups.
Description: Ducks blueliner Toni Lydman may have suffered a concussion Saturday night against the Red Wings. SOURCE: Orange County Register
Insight: Lydman was the victim of a brutal hit by Detroit winger Justin Abdelkader and had to come out of the game in the second period. It's uncerain if he'll be able to compete in Monday night's Game 4.
Description: Anaheim center Ryan Getzlaf has two goals and four points over three games in the Ducks' first-round playoff series against Detroit.
Insight: Getzlaf finished the season with an impressive 49 points in 44 games, and he has continued that type of production in the postseason to help Anaheim take a 2-1 lead.
Description: Ducks netminder Jonas Hiller quieted the calls for Viktor Fasth with a shutout of Detroit in Game 3 Saturday night.
Insight: Hiller allowed five goals on 32 SOG in Game 2, but he has a 1.99 GAA and a .922 SV% overall in the Ducks' first-round series. Anaheim leads 2-1.
Description: Ducks defenseman Sheldon Souray will be a healthy scratch in Game 3 against the Red Wings, according to beat writer Eric Stephens.
Insight: Souray said that he is healthy and said that the change in "unexpected." "I'm a little surprised," he said. "But at this time of the year, it’s all about winning. Whatever we have to do to win, we’re on board with." Souray took two minor penalties that led to power-play goals for Detroit at the start of the third period and overtime in Game 2.
Description: Eric Stephens from the Orange Country Register has confirmed that Anaheim right wing Teemu Selanne won't be on the ice Thursday against the Canucks.
Insight: Selanne hasn't scored in any of his last four games so he could probably use the rest. The Ducks have already locked up the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference so it's possible Selanne might also miss Saturday's contest versus Phoenix.
Description: Ducks defenseman Sheldon Souray will return to action Thursday after not playing since April 19 due to a lower-body injury, according to beat writer Eric Stephens.
Insight: Souray has seven goals and 17 points to go with a +23 in 42 games. Get him back in your lineup Thursday.
Description: Ducks netminder Jonas Hiller will start Thursday against the Canucks.
Insight: Most of Anaheim's top players are resting, so Hiller doesn't have a great team in front of him. He is 14-6-4 with a 2.42 GAA this season, but he has been outplayed by Viktor Fasth.
Description: Anaheim forward Bobby Ryan (flu) is not with the team in Vancouver for Thursday's game according to Eric Stephens of the Orange County Register.
Insight: Ryan had scored 30-plus goals in four straight seasons, but even adjusting for a shortened season, he's only on pace for 18 goals per 82 games.
Description: Anaheim center Ryan Getzlaf will sit out Thursday against the Canucks, according to Eric Stephens of the Orange County Register.
Insight: The team has nothing left to play for this regular season and is preparing for the playoffs. Saku Koivu and Teemu Selanne also will miss the game.
Description: Ducks winger Teemu Selanne could be a healthy scratch Thursday night, according to the Orange County Register.
Insight: Anaheim coach Bruce Boudreau wants Selanne to get some rest before the playoffs. The 42-year-old has had a down season, producing 23 points in 45 games.
Description: Anaheim forward Bobby Ryan missed his first game of the season on Monday (illness) and is questionable for Thursday's game against Vancouver.
Insight: Ryan had scored 30-plus goals in four straight seasons, but even adjusting for a shortened season, he's falling short of expectations (10 G, 19 A). He has just one point in his last eight games and hasn't lit the lamp since April 1.
Description: Ducks defenseman Sheldon Souray is probable for Monday's game against Edmonton, He's been dealing with a lower-body injury, but has played in the past two games.
Insight: Souray has been a top quality defenseman who can score (7 goals, 10 assists) and has a stellar +23 rating, which is sixth-best in the league.
Description: Anaheim defenseman Cam Fowler has been downgraded to out for Wednesday's game against Columbus with an upper-body injury.
Insight: He's played 32 games with no goals and seven assists. The 21-year-old has averaged 34 points per season in his first two years, but a poor offensive effort and a -7 rating has frustrated fantasy owners.
Description: Anaheim defenseman Cam Fowler is questionable for Wednesday's game against Columbus with an upper-body injury.
Insight: He's played 32 games with no goals and seven assists. The 21-year-old has averaged 34 points per season in his first two years, but a poor offensive effort and a -7 rating has frustrated fantasy owners.
Description: Ducks center Ryan Getzlaf is questionable for Wednesday's game against Colorado with a leg injury.
Insight: Getzlaf has missed the past two games. He's got 13 goals and 30 assists this season with a solid +15 rating and is a must start if on the ice.
Description: Ducks defenseman Sheldon Souray is questionable for Wednesday's game against Colorado after missing Monday's game with what was termed "general soreness."
Insight: Souray has been a top quality defenseman who can score a bit (7 goals, 9 assists) and has a stunning +26 rating, which is second best in the league.
Description: Ryan Getzlaf guided the Ducks to a 5-2 victory over Dallas Wednesday by scoring a goal and distributing two assists.
Insight: Getzlaf has tallied four assists in his past two outings, giving him 30 for the year. Only Sidney Crosby (41 assists) and Martin St. Louis (35) have been more generous this season.
Description: Panthers winger George Parros is expected to return to the lineup after missing two weeks with an upper body injury.
Insight: Parros is a physical player, but doesn't provide much for owners, except penalty minutes. His return to the lineup won't change anything for fantasy owners.
Description: Ducks netminder Jonas Hiller will start Wednesday against the Sharks.
Insight: Hiller has gone 6-1-2 with a 1.84 GAA and .932 SV% in March, while Viktor Fasth has struggled over his last three appearances -- 1-2, 4.23 GAA.
Description: Anaheim winger Corey Perry, who was suspended for four games by the NHL for his late hit to the head of Minnesota's Jason Zucker, is eligible to return on Friday against Detroit.
Insight: Perry is a must start with 24 points (9 G, 15 A) is 25 games, a +14 rating, seven power play points, five game winners and 61 SOG.
Description: Ducks netminder Jonas Hiller will try to knock off Chicago when he starts in net Wednesday.
Insight: Hiller hasn't lost a regulation decision since Feb. 8 and is 7-0-2 in that span. Both Hiller and backup Viktor Fasth should be owned in all leagues.
Description: Panthers winger George Parros is expected to miss Tuesday's game at Carolina and Thursday's contest against the New York Rangers due to an upper body injury, according to a Miami Herald report.
Insight: Parros is a physical player, but doesn't provide much for fantasy owners, except penalty minutes. His absence should not effect any fantasy lineups.
Description: Anaheim Ducks' goaltender Viktor Fasth suffered an upper-body injury Tuesday morning and missed Tuesday's game, but practiced Thursday and could be available for Saturday versus St. Louis.
Insight: Fasth is a stunning 10-1-1 with a 1.92 GAA and .929 save percentage. Jonas Hiller has won his last seven starts and is 10-2-2 with a 2.56 GAA and .911 save percentage. Ducks' coach Bruce Boudreau has a nice problem - two hot goaltenders.
Description: Ducks netminder Jonas Hiller will be the man between the pipes Thursday against the Stars.
Insight: Hiller hasn't lost a regulation decision since Feb. 8 and is 6-0-1 in that stretch. He has started five of Anaheim's seven games this month and is in line for more with Viktor Fasth (10-1-1, 1.92 GAA) dealing with an upper-body injury.
Description: Anaheim winger Corey Perry has been suspended for four games by the NHL for his late hit to the head of Minnesota's Jason Zucker on Tuesday.
Insight: Perry leveled an unsuspecting Zucker near the right boards after Zucker passed the puck. Zucker left the game and Perry was ejected.
Description: Ducks goaltender Viktor Fasth suffered an upper-body injury Tuesday morning and won't make his scheduled start Tuesday night. Jonas Hiller will start instead. SOURCE: Eric Stephens, Orange County Register
Insight: Fasth shut out Calgary in his last start to improve to 10-1-1 with a 1.92 GAA. Hiller has started three of the last four games prior to Tuesday and picked up a shutout of his own last week.
Description: Ducks goaltender Viktor Fasth will draw the start Tuesday against Minnesota.
Insight: Fasth shut out Calgary in his last start to improve to 10-1-1 with a 1.92 GAA. He should be owned in all leagues even with Jonas Hiller drawing three of the last four starts and picking up a shutout of his own on March 6 against Phoenix.
Description: Anaheim inked center Ryan Getzlaf to an eight-year, $66 million contract extension on Friday.
Insight: If Getzlaf wasn't rich before, he sure is now. Getzlaf is off to a tremendous start this season (27 points in 22 games) and has been especially hot of late, producing nine points over his last five contests.
Description: Ducks backup goaltender Viktor Fasth will start Friday against the Calgary.
Insight: Fasth is 9-1-1 on the season with a stellar 2.08 GAA and .922 save percentage and gives the Ducks two solid options between the pipes. If you are looking for part-time help with your goaltending statistics, he's a excellent choice.
Description: Ducks center Kyle Palmieri is doubtful for Friday's game against Calgary with an upper-body injury. He participated in Thursday's skate, but is still unlikely to be ready by Friday night.
Insight: Palmieri has seven goals and 10 points in 20 games while playing on the third line which is good production, but is seeing only 11 minutes of ice time which makes it tough to contribute much more to fantasy owners.
Description: Ducks netminder Jonas Hiller blanked the Coyotes Wednesday for his first shutout of the season.
Insight: Hiller's goals against average (2.93) isn't where it should be but it's tough to complain about a guy who has only lost in regulation twice all season.
Description: Ducks center Kyle Palmieri has been downgraded to doubtful for Wednesday's game against Phoenix with an upper-body injury after coach Bruce Boudreau commented that he didn't think he'd be on the ice, according to the team's website.
Insight: Palmieri has seven goals and 10 points in 20 games while playing on the third line which is good production, but is seeing only 11 minutes of ice time which makes it tough to contribute much more to fantasy owners.
Description: Ducks center Kyle Palmieri is questionable for Monday's game against Phoenix with an upper-body injury.
Insight: Palmieri has seven goals and 10 points in 20 games while playing on the third line, but is seeing only 11 minutes of ice time which makes it tough to contribute much more to fantasy owners.
Description: Anaheim center Andrew Bogliano netted a hat trick Saturday in an overtime loss to Phoenix.
Insight: Cogliano (eight goals, five assists) moved to +10 for the season by recording a +3 on Saturday. The hat trick was the second of Cogliano's career.
Description: Anaheim goalie Jonas Hiller will get a start Friday night against the Wild.
Insight: Hiller (5-2-1, 3.34 GAA) has been outplayed by 30-year-old rookie Viktor Fasth (9-1-0, 1.92 GAA), but the two have split starts since Hiller returned from an injury.
Description: Anaheim Ducks defenseman Hampus Lindholm, who has suffered multiple concussions over the past year, is playing for Norfolk of the AHL.
Insight: Lindholm, who was the sixth overall pick of the Ducks in 2012, has yet to play for the big club this season. At 19-years-old Lindholm has plenty of talent, but we will just have to be patient. He has one goal and four assists in 22 games for the Admirals.
Description: Ducks right wing Corey Perry got off to a slow start with six points over his first 12 games but he has 11 points during his six-game scoring streak.
Insight: He's a plus-7 during the streak and plus-10 on the season. While he's producing points at a pace closer to 2010-11 than last season, he has also experienced a drop of 1.0 SOG per game from the 3.5 he took from 2008-12.
Description: Ducks center Ryan Getzlaf has a four-game points streak with nine points in that stretch.
Insight: Getzlaf has six goals and 15 assists in 18 games. He has played at better than a point-per-game pace in four different seasons in his career so this isn't a major surprise.
Description: Ducks center Kyle Palmieri had nine career goals going into Wednesday's game but he upped that by three with a hat trick against Nashville.
Insight: Palmieri isn't even a top-nine forward as he is behind Daniel Winnik, Andrew Cogliano, Saku Koivu, Corey Perry, Ryan Getzlaf, Matt Beleskey, Teemu Selanne, Bobby Ryan and Nick Bonino. He does get some power-play time but fantasy owners shouldn't overreact to the hat trick.
Description: Ducks goaltender Viktor Fasth will start Wednesday against the Nashville Predators. Fasth suffered his first loss of the season on Monday.
Insight: Wednesday will give both Fasth and Jonas Hiller two starts each since the latter returned from an injury.
Description: The Ducks have handed 30-year-old rookie goaltender Viktor Fasth a two-year contract extension. SOURCE: Orange County Register
Insight: Fasth's 8-0-0 record and 1.78 GAA have caused a shake-up to Anaheim's goaltending situation while Jonas Hiller has been out with an injury. Hiller returned Monday and played well so we will have to see how this situation shakes out.
Description: Anaheim defenseman Cam Fowler, who hasn't played since Feb. 2, is aiming for a return to the lineup next week, according to an Orange County Register report.
Insight: He's only played six games this season, with no goals and one assist. The 21-year-old has averaged 34 points per season in his first two years, but an ugly plus-minus rating has frustrated fantasy owners.
Description: Anaheim goalie Jonas Hiller will start Monday's game against Columbus. He has been out the last week because of a groin injury.
Insight: Back up Viktor Fasth (8-0, 1.78 GAA, .933 SV%) has played great in Hiller's absence and has certainly earned more time on the ice. It will be interesting to see how the Ducks deal with the situation, but Hiller is likely to see a few less starts.
Description: According to the Orange County Register, the expectation is that Anaheim goalie Jonas Hiller will return to action sometime later this week. Hiller has been out the last week because of a groin injury.
Insight: Viktor Fasth (8-0, 1.78 GAA) has complicated things by winning four straight in Hiller's absence. This could quickly turn into a dual goaltender situation with Fasth and Hiller alternating starts. This will be a situation to keep an eye on in the coming weeks.
Description: Ducks right wing Corey Perry had a goal and an assist Friday against the Red Wings.
Insight: The hope was that Perry would play at his 2010-11 level, when he put up 98 points in 82 games, than last season, when he had 60 in 80. With eight points in 13 games, he's closer to his 2011-12 level. Perry is only on pace for 196 SOG per 82 games after producing at least 270 in four straight seasons.
Description: Ducks goaltender Jonas Hiller (upper-body injury) has taken shots in practice the last three days and is getting close to making a return. SOURCE: OCRegister.com
Insight: Coach Bruce Boudreau said that Hiller won't backup Saturday unless he can actually play. Anaheim will probably turn to Viktor Fasth again for a back-to-back start.
Description: Anaheim goaltender Jonas Hiller, who suffered a lower body injury last Friday night, has missed two consecutive games and is questionable for Friday's game against Detroit.
Insight: Backup Viktor Fasth upped his record to 6-0 this season with a 1.74 GAA and a .933 save percentage with a 3-2 shootout win over Chicago. No need to rush Hiller back into the lineup before he is completely healthy.
Description: Ducks goaltender Viktor Fasth has been confirmed as the starter for Tuesday's game versus the 10-0-2 Chicago Blackhawks. SOURCE: Orange County Register
Insight: Jonas Hiller is still dealing with a lower body injury. Fasth has won all five of his starts this season, including Saturday's game against the Blues despite allowing five goals. He has a 1.72 GAA this season and could challenge the slumping Hiller for the starting job when Hiller returns from an injury, but Fasth is a risky play against the scorching Blackhawks.
Description: Ducks goaltender Viktor Fasth is 5-0 this season with a 1.72 GAA and a .932 save percentage even after giving up five goals to St. Louis in a win on Saturday.
Insight: With Jonas Hiller still listed as questionable (lower body injury), Fasth is likely to get another start on Tuesday versus Chicago. The Blackhawks are smoking hot (10-0-2 with 42 goals) so starting Fasth on Tuesday would be a big gamble despite his undefeated record.
Description: Anaheim goaltender Jonas Hiller suffered a lower body injury Friday night against Dallas, was sidelined Saturday and is questionable for Tuesday's game against Chicago after missing Monday's practice.
Insight: Backup Viktor Fasth is 5-0 this season with a 1.72 GAA and a .932 save percentage even after giving up five goals to St. Louis in a win on Saturday. No need to rush Hiller back.
Description: Ducks center Saku Koivu leads the NHL in plus/minus with a plus-11.
Insight: The 38-year-old Koivu had two points -- a goal and an assist -- Saturday night to up his total to 13 points in 11 games. Koivu has never been better than a plus-14 in any other season in his career.
Description: Anaheim right wing Teemu Selanne notched four points (1 G, 3 A) with three SOG and a plus-3 Saturday versus St. Louis.
Insight: With four goals and 14 points, the ageless wonder has been a driving force behind Anaheim's hot start. This might be a great time to sell high on the 42-year-old before the heavy part of the schedule picks up (Anaheim has 21 games in 37 days from Feb. 24 to April 1).
Description: Ducks forward Bobby Ryan had a pair of goals and assists Saturday, finishing with four points, three SOG and a plus-3.
Insight: Ryan has scored 30-plus goals in four straight seasons but his assists dipped from 37 to 26 and his shots from 270 to 204 last season. He's playing at a point-per-game pace this season, though his lack of shots (18 in 11 games) has to be a cause for concern.
Description: Ducks goaltender Viktor Fasth will start Saturday's game versus St. Louis.
Insight: Jonas Hiller started between the pipes Friday night but he gave up two first-period goals before leaving with a lower-body injury. Fasth has outperformed Hiller so far with a 4-0 record and a 1.06 GAA.
Description: Anaheim goaltender Jonas Hiller suffered a lower body injury Friday night against Dallas.
Insight: Viktor Fasth came on to take his place after the first period. Hiller finished the evening with 14 saves on 16 shot attempts as the Ducks lost, 3-1. Though the injury isn't thought to be serious, the Ducks could opt to sit Hiller again Saturday if they don't feel that he's 100 percent.
Description: Anaheim defenseman Toni Lydman is probable for Friday's game against Dallas due to flu-like symptoms after taking part in Thursday's practice.
Insight: Lydman had a strong first year in Anaheim with 25 points and a +32 rating, but disappointed last season with 13 points and a zero rating. He's got two assists in seven games in 2013.
Description: Anaheim netminder Viktor Fasth was a perfect 31-for-31 on save opportunities Wednesday against the Avalanche.
Insight: Wednesday was Fasth's first NHL shutout. The 30-year-old rookie is a perfect 4-0 with a stunning .962 save percentage in his first four games. Fasth is still available in almost 47 percent of ESPN leagues. If you're in one of those leagues, make sure you pick him up now before it's too late.
Description: Anaheim center Saku Koivu tallied a goal and an assist Wednesday at Colorado.
Insight: The 38-year-old is off to a torrid start with 11 points (three goals, eight assists) in his first nine games. The Ducks have gone 7-1-1 in that span including wins in each of their last four contests.
Description: Ducks defenseman Sheldon Souray padded his season totals with a goal and an assist Wednesday against the Avalanche.
Insight: Souray netted just six goals in 64 games for the Stars last season, but he's already lit the lamp four times in 2013. The veteran is tied for seventh in the league in plus/minus (+7).
Description: Ducks goaltender Viktor Fasth will start Wednesday against Colorado. SOURCE: Orange County Register
Insight: Fasth (3-0-0, 1.30 GAA, .946 SV%) beat the Sharks Monday to become the first goalie in Ducks history to win his first three NHL starts. Jonas Hiller hasn't played well in his five starts this season (3.54 GAA, .871 SV%) so Fasth should earn himself more playing time if he keeps playing well.
Description: Anaheim defenseman Cam Fowler, who left Saturday's contest against Los Angeles after taking a hard hit from Kings center Jarret Stoll and missed Monday's game against San Jose, is doubtful for Wednesday's game against Colorado.
Insight: The 21-year-old has averaged 34 points per season in his first two years, but an ugly plus-minus rating has frustrated fantasy owners.
Description: Anaheim defenseman Cam Fowler left Saturday's contest against Los Angeles after taking a hard hit from Kings center Jarret Stoll and is questionable for Monday's game against San Jose.
Insight: Fowler had to be helped off the ice. The 21-year-old has averaged 34 points per season in his first two years, but an ugly plus-minus rating has frustrated fantasy owners.
Description: Anaheim defenseman Cam Fowler left Saturday's contest against Los Angeles after taking a hard hit from Kings center Jarret Stoll.
Insight: Fowler had to be helped off the ice. The 21-year-old has a lot of potential and should be a player worth watching in fantasy, assuming this injury doesn't keep him out for too long.
Description: Anaheim center Nick Bonino notched his first career hat trick Saturday against the Kings.
Insight: Bonino has bounced back and forth between the NHL and the AHL the past couple of seasons but it's starting to look like 2013 will be the year he finally sticks. It's too early to own Bonino on any fantasy teams but if he has more nights like he did Saturday, he could become a fantasy dark horse.
Description: Ducks goalie Jonas Hiller will start Tuesday against the scorching Sharks.
Insight: This will be Hiller's fourth start of the season in five games. He started 73 of 82 a season ago and will be in the crease most nights for Anaheim. Unfortunately, he was mediocre last season and has been lousy this year despite a 2-1 record (4.00 GAA, .864 SV%). The 5-0 Sharks could rough him up Tuesday.
Description: Ducks forward Daniel Winnik had eight goals in 84 games over his last two seasons. He already has five in four games.
Insight: Winnik is scoring at an incredible 45.5 percent rate on 11 shots. That obviously won't last but fantasy owners can try to ride out this hot streak before his luck runs out.
Description: Anaheim Ducks defenseman Hampus Lindholm is questionable for Saturday's game against Nashville due to a concussion. He participated in Thursday's practice, but did not play in Friday's contest.
Insight: Lindholm has yet to play this season. At 19-years-old Lindholm has plenty of talent, but we will just have to wait to see it.
Description: Ancient Anaheim forward Teemu Selanne notched two goals and two assists Saturday in his season debut.
Insight: The theme of the NHL's opening weekend seems to be "Wait, he still plays?" First Jaromir Jagr (turns 41 next month) and now Selanne (age 42)? How do these dinosaurs keep doing it? Simply amazing.
Description: According to the Los Angeles Times, Teemu Selanne has signed a one-year contract extension to stay in Anaheim.
Insight: The 42-year-old Selanne still has fantasy value after he scored 66 points (26 G, 40 A) with 50 PIM, 28 PPP and 210 SOG last season, though it's unlikely he can stay on the ice for 82 games again.
Description: According to the Orange County Register, Anaheim Ducks winger Bobby Ryan continues to get mentioned in trade rumors.
Insight: Ryan scored more than 30 goals for the fourth straight season, but his total points declined from 71 to 57, his plus/minus fell to +1 from +15 and his SOG declined by 66. According to Yahoo! Sports, Ryan's availability is making life miserable for Blue Jackets GM Scott Howson, who is attempting to deal Rick Nash for the best possible offer. Teams who were previously interested in Nash are now kicking the tires on Ryan.
Description: According to the Orange County Register, Teemu Selanne is expected to be back with the Anaheim Ducks for another season in 2012-13.
Insight: The 41-year-old winger is working out in his native Finland. Selanne is expected to inform the Ducks of his decision by July 1. Despite his advanced age, Selanne still has fantasy value after he scored 66 points (26 G, 40 A) with 50 PIM, 28 PPP and 210 SOG last season.
