The Anaheim Ducks are set to welcome back Jamie Drysdale after a 29-game absence and Mason McTavish, who has been out since October 15, to their lineup for tonight's game. Coach Greg Cronin has indicated that Drysdale should be in the lineup and is hopeful for McTavish's return as well. Both players have been activated off of injury reserve. Trevor Zegras is not yet ready to return but is actively skating with the team. Leo Carlsson is also expected to play tonight after sitting out the previous Sunday's game. The Ducks have adjusted their practice lines and defensive pairings in anticipation of the returning players. Lukáš Dostál is slated to start as goaltender with John Gibson backing up. The Ducks will face off against the Calgary Flames, who are starting Jacob Markstrom in goal for the second consecutive game and are not changing their lineup.
McGinn and Mintyukov with a nice link-up shorthanded but Markstrom gets a shoulder on McGinn’s backhand attempt. #FlyTogether
Dostál with a couple of good saves on Sharangovich and Lindholm but then Gudas gets Zary in the face with a high stick. Double minor. #FlyTogether
Mason McTavish back in his customary bumper position on the power play in his first game back. #FlyTogether
Jamie Drysdale came oh-so-close to scoring his first goal of the season off a nice pass from Troy Terry. Markstrom was there to deny him. #FlyTogether
Sharangovich had a chance at a breakaway after a bad line change by Anaheim, but Dostál was quick to sweep it away with his stick. #FlyTogether
Sharan giving had a chance at a breakaway after a bad line change by Anaheim, but Dostál was quick to sweep it away with his stick. #FlyTogether
McTavish draws a hooking call on Mangiapane. Ducks head to the power play for the first time tonight. #FlyTogether
Turnovers really biting Anaheim in the butt right now. Vatrano takes a slashing penalty after several miscues trying to exit the defensive zone. #FlyTogether
"It's been a little longer than I would have liked, but it's good to be back out here with these guys." Jamie Drysdale is pumped for his first game back in action. #FlyTogether | @BallySportWest https://t.co/5AFK60GLFc
#Flames going with the same line-up tonight in Anaheim to kick-off their road trip against the Ducks. Jacob Markstrom makes a 2nd straight start.
Mason McTavish and Jamie Drysdale take the ice together for a game for the first time since Oct. 15, the second game of the season. #FlyTogether https://t.co/mHCWYdQZ6t
Welcome back JD and Mac-T!! We have activated Jamie Drysdale off of IR and Mason returns to the lineup tonight. #FlyTogether https://t.co/Gv5pm6aXN4
"It's good to be back." 🎥 Jamie Drysdale spoke this morning on his return to game action. #FlyTogether https://t.co/Q4WZ9k9QzB
Optional skate this morning for the Ducks—which Trevor Zegras, Mason McTavish and Jamie Drysdale all took part in. Expectation is that Leo Carlsson will play tonight and Saturday after sitting out Sunday’s game. The “Leo Plan” allows for three games a week now. #FlyTogether
Jamie Drysdale returns to action after a 29-game absence. Strong chance that the Ducks also get back Mason McTavish tonight. Trevor Zegras not quite there yet but continuing to skate regularly.
Greg Cronin says Jamie Drysdale should be in the lineup tonight, doesn’t know who will come out for him just yet. Hoping to get Mason McTavish back as well. Lukáš Dostál starts with John Gibson backing up. #FlyTogether
Per Coach Cronin: Probable that Drysdale and McTavish return. Dostal in net. #flytogether
Zegras, McTavish and Lundeström all participated fully in practice. Think the latter is still a bit away from returning, should know tomorrow whether Zegras/McTavish are good to go. #FlyTogether https://t.co/7pKxBg8aXZ
Ducks practice lines: Killorn-Carlsson-Terry Vatrano-Henrique-Leason Jones-Strome-McGinn Johnston-Carrick-Silfverberg Zegras-McTavish-Lundeström* Fowler-Drysdale Mintyukov-Lyubushkin LaCombe-Gudas Vaakanainen Groulx skated w/Vaakanainen to even numbers *injured #FlyTogether