Anaheim Ducks Manage Key Injuries as Center Wyatt Kaiser Sidelined

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The Anaheim Ducks returned to the ice after the Olympic break, with injured players Leo Carlsson and Frank Vatrano participating in practice as they recover from their respective procedures. Meanwhile, Chicago Blackhawks center Wyatt Kaiser is expected to be out for an extended period due to a leg injury, though a return later this season is anticipated. The Ducks, currently holding onto a Wild Card playoff spot, are aiming to end their seven-year postseason drought when they face the Oilers on February 25.

Why it matters

The Ducks' playoff hopes hinge on the health and return of key players like Carlsson and Vatrano, while Kaiser's absence could impact the Blackhawks' defensive depth. Team health will be a critical factor in determining the outcome of the Ducks' season and Kaiser's eventual return.

The details

Carlsson, who has 44 points in 44 games this season, was sidelined by a Morel-Lavallée lesion requiring surgery. Vatrano, who has struggled with only six points in 38 games following a shoulder injury, also returned to practice. The Ducks currently hold a Wild Card playoff spot and are looking to end their seven-year postseason drought. Meanwhile, Wyatt Kaiser from the Chicago Blackhawks is expected to be out for an extended period due to a leg injury, but a return later this season is anticipated.

• The Anaheim Ducks returned to practice after the Olympic break.
• The Ducks will face the Oilers on February 25.

What’s next

The Ducks will face the Oilers on February 25 as they aim to solidify their Wild Card playoff position. Wyatt Kaiser's anticipated return later this season could bolster the Blackhawks' defensive depth.