Stefan Warg has agreed to a two-year, entry-level contract with the Anaheim Ducks.
Warg had 19 points and 40 penalty minutes in 52 games this season in Sweden's second-tier league. The Ducks took him in the fifth round of the 2008 NHL Entry Draft.

John Gibson excelled in the 2013 World Championship.
Gibson had a 1.56 GAA and .951 save percentage in six games to help Team USA capture the bronze medal. He also had a 2.41 GAA and .928 save percentage in 27 OHL regular season games this season. He's worth keeping an eye on during the Ducks training camp, but he won't make the team unless the Ducks trade Jonas Hiller or Viktor Fasth over the summer. In fact it could still be years before he gets regular playing time in the NHL and he'll likely get some seasoning in the AHL first, but he's certainly showing a lot of promise.

William Karlsson has signed a three-year, entry-level contract with Anaheim.
The 20-year-old was named the 2012-13 Swedish Elite League Rookie of the Year after he produced 28 points (four goals, 24 assists) and a plus-17 rating in 50 games with HV71. Karlsson also earned the silver medal at the 2013 IIHF World Junior Championship in Russia. The Ducks chose him in the second round of the 2011 draft.

Francois Beauchemin has undergone successful ACL reconstruction, according to the Anaheim Ducks.
He said that he hopes to be ready for the start of the 2013-14 season.

Ducks coach Bruce Boudreau doesn't expect to win the Jack Adams Award.
Boudreau was surprised to even get nominated, but he's also honored. "It's hard coming on the heels of probably your most depressing moment in a year, when you're still decompressing from losing in the playoffs," Boudreau said. "It's certainly a great honor. I just know how many great coaches there are in this league, and how many great jobs were done by coaches this year. To be picked out as one of three is, I don't know the right word, but it brings you down to earth. It's a great compliment." Boudreau led the Ducks to one of the best regular seasons in their franchise's history with a 30-12-6 record.

Bruce Boudreau is a nominee for the Jack Adams Award.
Boudreau led the Anaheim Ducks to a 30-12-6 record, which was good enough for the second seed in the Western Conference. "He's a players' coach. He makes everybody feel very important," Teemu Selanne said. "Everybody just [loves] to play for him." Boudreau is looking to win this award for the second time after earning it in 2008.

Teemu Selanne said it's too soon to speculate on whether he'll return to the NHL next season.
Selanne did say there's a feeling of "unfinished business" after the second-seeded Ducks were eliminated by the Red Wings on Sunday night. Selanne has made it clear how much he enjoys playing with this group of teammates and it wouldn't shock us if he wanted to back at the age of 43. However, truth be told, this decision will likely linger far into the summer as it usually does. Stay tuned.

Viktor Fasth revealed he had a strained lower abdominal muscle and was playing around 80 percent at the end of the year.
Jonas Hiller got all the starts for the Ducks in the postseason, although it's unclear if Fasth's injury had anything to do with that fact. Fasth should be 100 percent healthy by training camp and could enter next season as the Ducks' starting goalie if Hiller is dealt for salary cap purposes this summer.

Bob Murray says the Anaheim Ducks will not have the same roster when training camp opens in September.
The Ducks have several important decisions to make, including on veterans Saku Koivu and Teemu Selanne. Murray said he wants Koivu back and will talk to Selanne after a little bit of time passes. Neither veteran would commit to returning Tuesday with both saying they need time to decide. Murray will likely also need to make some financial moves to adjust to a salary cap that will shrink dramatically next season. After signing Corey Perry and Ryan Getzlaf to big-money, long-term deals during the season, players like goalie Jonas Hiller and winger Bobby Ryan could find themselves on the trade block before and during the draft. Whatever happens, it's clear Murray has a lot of work to do this summer.

Ryan Getzlaf apparently was dealing with a right ankle injury since March 3, according to Anaheim Ducks GM Bob Murray.
That's pretty amazing considering Getzlaf had nine goals and 28 points combined in the months of March and April. He then followed that up with three goals and six points in seven games in the playoffs, which tied for the team lead with defenseman Francois Beauchemin. Getzlaf should be 100 percent by training camp in September and is one of the better fantasy centermen in the league.

Anaheim Ducks GM Bob Murray revealed that Francois Beauchemin was playing with a torn ACL.
Beauchemin suffered a lower-body injury April 3 but it's unclear if that was when he suffered to the torn ACL. Murray said Tuesday that Beauchemin will undergo surgery as soon as possible. It's entirely possible Beauchemin, who had a really strong regular season and playoffs this year, will not be ready for the start of training camp, but we likely won't know anything until after the surgery.

Anaheim Ducks GM Bob Murray says Nick Bonino's lower-body injury was actually a torn hamstring.
Bonino missed six weeks with a mysterious lower-body injury, which Murray said he suffered while playing soccer before a game in March. Bonino managed to have a strong postseason after returning, scoring three goals and four points in seven games against the Red Wings. He should be fine by the time camp opens in September.

Toni Lydman admitted to suffering a concussion in the Anaheim Ducks' first-round series loss to the Detroit Red Wings.
Lydman never returned after a Justin Abdelkader check to his head in Game 3. Lydman eventually copped to suffering migraines as a result of the hit, which earned Abdelkader a two-game suspension by the league. While concussions can bother players for undetermined lengths of time, hopefully Lydman will be alright by training camp in September.

Saku Koivu said he'll take a couple weeks to decide whether he wants to return to the NHL next season.
Koivu had eight goals and 27 points this season but much of that production came during the first half of the lockout-shortened season. At 38 years old, we imagine returning for a full 82-game slate seems a bit daunting at this point. Koivu had just one goal and two assists in the Ducks' first-round playoff loss and it's unclear if GM Bob Murray would re-sign Koivu should the veteran pivot decides he still wants to play.

Corey Perry called his punchless postseason "frustrating."
Perry finished with just two assists in the seven-game series loss to the Red Wings despite putting 24 shots on Detroit goalie Jimmy Howard. "I'll take this, put it in the back of my head and use it again. He made some big saves at crucial times. You thought the puck would go in, all of a sudden you look again and it's in his glove or his leg's kicking it out," Perry said after Sunday's loss. The former Hart Trophy winner will have all summer to stew over the disappointment.

Radek Dvorak is unlikely to return to the Anaheim Ducks this offseason.
Dvorak had four goals in nine games after signing with Anaheim late in the regular season, but the Czech winger didn't play in a single postseason game. At 36 years old, it's possible Dvorak's NHL career has come to an end.

Matthew Lombardi is unlikely to return after not playing in the Anaheim Ducks' opening-round series against the Detroit Red Wings.
Lombardi was a trade-deadline acquisition but was edged out of the lineup by some of Anaheim's younger players. The veteran pivot didn't register a point in seven games with the Ducks and finished the season with four goals and eight points in 28 games.

Anaheim's Bob Murray has been announced as a finalist for the General Manager of the Year Award.
The Ducks experienced a reversal of fortune this past season by going from 13th in the Western Conference a year go to second place and a Pacific Division title. Blueliners Sheldon Souray and Bryan Allen were added by Murray to help provide the team with veteran stability. 30-year-old rookie goalie Viktor Fasth turned out to be an excellent find for the Ducks, as he played remarkable while sharing time with Jonas Hiller during the regular season. Murray also saved himself from a ton of pressure by inking potential unrestricted free agents Ryan Getzlaf and Corey Perry to long-term contracts during the year.

Toni Lydman was unable to return to the Anaheim lineup due to migraines.
The secret is out now that the Ducks have been eliminates. Lydman was knocked out of the series on a Justin Abdelkader check to his head in Game 3, a hit that cost Abdelkader a two game suspension and Lydman a lot more than that. Hopefully the migraine issue will clear up over the summer and Lydman will be all right to participate at training camp in September. He will be an unrestricted free agent in the summer and it remains to be seen whether or not the Ducks are still interested in his services.

Teemu Selanne did not speculate Sunday night as to whether or not he would retire.
This is a yearly question with the "Finnish Flash" and at age 42 and closing in on 43, it's no wonder. He loves the core group of guys with the Ducks and that is what makes the decision for him so difficult as he can see success in the future. Stay tuned as usual for Selanne's decision in the summer.

The Anaheim Ducks were a dejected bunch after their Game 7 loss to the Detroit Red Wings Sunday.
The Ducks were up three games to two heading into Detroit for Game 6 Friday but managed to drop both contests. "It sucks," defenseman Ben Lovejoy said. "I feel like, as a team, we let ourselves down. They were the better team tonight. They outplayed us from the start and we had to battle to hang in there with them. We didn't give ourselves a real chance to win. We tried at the end. We tried to make a push. We weren't good enough all night." The Ducks had an excellent regular season as they were the third best team in the NHL but success is usually had with a good playoff run so the Ducks will need to regroup in time for next season.

Francois Beauchemin scored a goal and added an assist for the Ducks in a 3-2 loss to Detroit Sunday.
Coming off one of the most effective regular seasons of his career, Beauchemin carried the momentum into the playoffs as he notched six points in the seven-game series loss. Emerson Etem also added his third goal of the postseason in the losing effort.

Jonas Hiller allowed three goals on 32 shots Sunday, but the Ducks found themselves on the wrong end of a 3-2 score against Detroit in Game Seven of their first round playoff series.
The Swiss goaltender endured a difficult regular season that saw him momentarily cede control of the number one job to Viktor Fasth, but his playoff performance should lead to renewed faith, even if the team wasn't able to advance beyond the first round.

Ryan Getzlaf was not upset as he was not one of three finalists for the Hart Trophy.
The nominees were all from the Eastern Conference as Sidney Crosby, Alex Ovechkin and John Tavares were named the finalists despite the great seasons that Jonathan Toews of Chicago and Getzlaf had. "We were pretty well aware that it was going to be all East this year," Getzlaf said. "That's just the way it is. The only time the media in the East sees anyone in the West is when we play them. You're not going to see our games. The media isn't staying up to 1, 2 in the morning to watch our games during the season." The Eastern and Western Conference did not meet at all this season as the 48 game shortened season meant that teams only played within their own conference. Getzlaf had 15 goals and 49 points in 44 games after only 11 goals and 57 points in 82 games last season.

Corey Perry has really struggled offensively in the playoffs as he has only two assists in six games.
Perry has been getting better chances in the last three games after huge struggles in the first three games. "I assume that at one point, Corey Perry is going to break out," coach Bruce Boudreau said Saturday. "He always has. He always will, I believe. Let's just hope it's tomorrow." Perry was the NHL's Hart Trophy winner two seasons ago with 50 goals and 98 points in 82 games but certainly had his troubles this season with 15 goals and 36 points in 44 games. A big game tonight will go a long way to help his confidence.

Rookie Emerson Etem leads the Ducks in plus/minus in the post-season with a plus-five.
Etem has been a pleasant surprise for the Ducks in the playoffs as he has also chipped in with a couple of goals and a pair of assists in the first six games against the Red Wings. "He's been one of our best players if not our best player," Coach Bruce Boudreau said. "It's a great sign for the future of the Ducks, but it's also a great sign for now, because we need him." Etem is averaging only 12:21 minutes per game in the playoffs but expect a lot more next season as he should grab a regular top-six role on the Ducks.

The Anaheim Ducks and Detroit Red Wings will face off in Game 7 Sunday.
The series is tied at three apiece and while the Ducks have yet to lose in regulation time, they have lost three of the four games that have went into overtime. The Ducks will face Los Angeles in Round 2 should they win while the Red Wings would play the Blackhawks if they prevail.

Emerson Etem had a goal and an assist in Anaheim's 4-3 overtime defeat on Friday.
Kyle Palmieri and Bobby Ryan each scored a goal for the Ducks. Corey Perry and Francois Beauchemin each registered an assist in the losing effort. Luca Sbisa had a team-high five hits in 21:49 minutes of ice time. Nick Bonino won 10 of his 17 faceoffs on Friday.

Jonas Hiller kicked out 25 of 29 shots in Anaheim's 4-3 overtime loss Friday night.
Hiller allowed two goals on nine shots in the third period. The Anaheim Ducks had a chance to advance to the second round tonight, but fell short. They'll end this series with Game 7 on Sunday.

Toni Lydman (head) didn't travel with the Ducks to Detroit for Game 6.
It will be the third game Lydman's missed since being hit by Detroit's Justin Abdelkader. "He hasn't skated since he got hit," Ducks coach Bruce Boudreau said. "Whether it'd be today or Sunday, I've got to believe it'd be hard for him to get back in the lineup." There's no timetable for his return.

Ducks coach Bruce Boudreau is bracing for the Detroit Red Wings to play an aggressive game on Friday.
The Ducks have a 3-2 series lead. "I've got to anticipate the fact they're going to be as desperate and come out as hard as (there's) no tomorrow," Ducks coach Bruce Boudreau said. "They're going to give it everything they got plus more, if that makes any sense. There's no sense of them coming out and playing cautious. They may as well come out and come at us with everything and go as hard as they can, for as long as they can. And that's what we anticipate them doing." The last time they faced Detroit in the playoffs was in 2009 and the Ducks lost that series in seven games. The Red Wings have lost a lot of veteran players since then, but the Ducks clearly don't want to take anything for granted.

The Anaheim Ducks are getting ready for Game 6 Friday night.
"I expect a strong effort out of both sides," center Ryan Getzlaf said. "It's either win or go home for them. We know we're going to get their best. We've got be prepared to put ours on the ice. Knowing our group, I have strong faith in our group that they're going to show up tomorrow and be ready to compete." Anaheim has a 3-2 series lead, so they'll get two chances to finish off Detroit. The Ducks are looking to advance beyond the first round for the first time since 2009.

Ryan Getzlaf found the back of the net on Wednesday.
Getzlaf now has three goals and five points in five postseason games. He's played a big role in the Ducks gaining a 3-2 edge on Detroit in their first-round series. The Ducks have a chance to end their series on Friday.

Kyle Palmieri scored a goal in Anaheim's 3-2 overtime victory on Wednesday.
Palmieri has two goals and four points in five games in the playoffs. He ended the season on a hot streak and it looks like he was able to carry that momentum into the Ducks' first-round series against Detroit.

The Anaheim Ducks won 3-2 in OT against the Detroit Red Wings on Wednesday in large part because of Jonas Hiller's work.
Hiller stopped 29 out of 31 shots for his third victory of his series. He's been very strong in Anaheim's three wins and a little down in the two defeats, but overall he's been a go-to guy for Anaheim.

Nick Bonino's overtime game-winner on Wednesday gave the Anaheim Ducks a 3-2 win (OT) and a matching 3-2 series lead.
Bonino has enjoyed a pretty impressive postseason, with three goals (two game-winners) and one assist for four points in five games. While he might not be a steady star in the regular season, he's worth a look in playoff pools, especially if you're confident that the Ducks will advance.

Ryan Getzlaf downplayed the Anaheim Ducks' home ice advantage as they get ready for Game 5 of their 2-2 series against Detroit.
Both teams have taken one game on the road. "The fact is, the games are all intense and the stakes are high," Getzlaf said. "Obviously it's been back and forth in every game. We have to be ready." If Detroit wins Wednesday night, then they'll be the first team to earn back-to-back victories in this series.

Toni Lydman is still experiencing symptoms related to the head injury he sustained on Saturday.
Lydman was hit by Detroit's Justin Abdelkader and hasn't played since. "He's still got headaches, but he's feeling better," Ducks coach Bruce Boudreau. "As to when he's going to play, I couldn't give you an answer." Abdelkader will serve the second of his two-game suspension on Thursday.

Toni Lydman (head) wasn't on the ice with his teammates on Tuesday.
Lydman hasn't played since absorbing Detroit's Justin Abdelkader hit on Saturday. Abdelkader received a two-game suspension for his actions. Lydman has been dealing with a neck soreness and a migraine as a result of the blow.

Ducks coach Bruce Boudreau suggested that some of his players haven't been pulling their weight lately.
"We had a lot of guys playing well (Monday) night but there were some guys that weren't playing as well as they should be," Boudreau said. "I think they're all on board. They all want to do the same things. Sometimes, it's difficult to get 18 players and a goalie all playing their best games at the same time." Boudreau wouldn't single out any players, but Corey Perry likely falls into that camp. Perry has no goals and just one assist in four playoff contests. He'll try to bounce back in Game 5 on Wednesday.

The Anaheim Ducks are looking at Game 5 on Wednesday as a critical contest.
"It's huge," Bobby Ryan said. "It's more pivotal for the home team because if you lose, you give them a chance to close it out at home, as Nashville did. It's tough to win on the road in the playoffs. It's not going to make or break the series but it's going to be a huge tone-setter the rest of the way." Ryan was kept off the scoresheet in Anaheim's 3-2 loss on Monday, but he's certainly a potential game changer.

Jonas Hiller started his fourth straight game in net, stopping 46 shots in the Ducks' overtime loss Monday night.
Hiller was probably the best player on the ice for most of the game and the Ducks probably wouldn't have gotten to overtime if not for him. In four games this series, Hiller's really only had one sub-par performance, which is why backup Viktor Fasth is likely to remain on the bench for the remainder of the series. "He's played great for us the entire series. I think going forward, he's definitely going to be our guy. I think tonight he played exceptional as always," Kyle Palmieri said Monday night.

Coach Bruce Boudreau said the Anaheim Ducks had "some passengers" in Monday night's 3-2 overtime loss.
The Ducks twice blew a lead in the third period and allowed goalie Jonas Hiller to be pelted with 49 Detroit shots over regulation and 15 minutes of overtime. More importantly, Boudreau seemed to be upset with his top guns. Neither Corey Perry nor Ryan Getzlaf scored on their six combined shots while Teemu Selanne and Bobby Ryan failed to even register a shot on goal. "I don't think, quite frankly, we had 20 players playing. We had some passengers," Boudreau said after the loss. The Ducks will look to retake the series lead Wednesday night in Anaheim.

Corey Perry was held off the scoresheet again Monday night in the Anaheim Ducks' 3-2 overtime loss.
Perry got his first point of the series in Game 3, a primary assist on the game's opening goal that was deflected in by Nick Bonino. Although the Ducks haven't exactly been struggling to score in the series, they need Perry to contribute more than one assist in four games, especially with the series now essentially a best-of-three. Perry's next chance will be Wednesday night back in Anaheim.

Matt Beleskey needed three shots to beat Jimmy Howard for Game 3's first goal in an eventual 3-2 overtime loss Monday night.
Howard stopped Beleskey from point-blank range on both the forehand and the backhand before the Ducks winger tracked down the rebound wide of the net and roofed a shot over Howard, who was still down on the ice at the time. It took that kind of effort to get a puck past Howard on Monday and it's a big reason why the series is now tied at 2. Dave Steckel scored Anaheim's other goal Monday, another second-chance, loose-puck goal that came with Howard down after having stopped a pair of shots.

Jonas Hiller stopped 46 of 49 shots in the Anaheim Ducks' 3-2 overtime loss to the Detroit Red Wings on Monday night.
It's really hard to fault Hiller for this one as the Wings threw puck after puck at him, racking up 41 shots before overtime even began. The Swiss netminder was up to the challenge, consistently turning away Detroit's point shots and keeping the Ducks in the game before Damien Brunner batted home a loose puck off a rebound in overtime. The series is now tied at 2 and has all the feeling of a seven-game classic.

Anaheim coach Bruce Boudreau has confirmed that Sheldon Souray will play in Game 4 Monday night.
Toni Lydman won't play and it may be unlikely that he will return before the end of the series. Souray was a healthy scratch for the Ducks in Game 3 after playing in the team's previous two matches against the Red Wings.

Emerson Etem's goal on Saturday was his first since March 31.
Etem was set up by the ageless Teemu Selanne who scored his first NHL goal when Etem was only four months old. Etem was drafted as an offensive player but he has learned all aspects of the game since becoming a pro, and that will only help his game in the future. "My role definitely has changed," Etem said. "In juniors, like most people, you're the go-to guy. But here, you see the depth on this team. I've accepted my role as being an energy guy. It's the playoffs. I'm just happy to get the win, (do) anything I can do to help the team out, whether it's finish a check or have a good backcheck. If I score, I score. I'm just here to create energy and help the team win." Grab Etem in all keeper leagues next season as the speedy skater could break out as an offensive star at any time.

Bobby Ryan said that the confidence level of the Anaheim Ducks is high.
And why shouldn't it be as the Ducks have a two games to one lead over the Red Wings and took back home ice advantage Saturday in a 4-0 win in Detroit. "The morale is high," Ryan said. "The confidence is high. It certainly helps when you come out of a game like that in a building that we typically don't do very well in, and you come out and make a statement like we tried to make." Ryan is off to a good start in the playoffs with a goal and three points in three games.

Toni Lydman is considered doubtful for Monday's game in Detroit due to a migraine and neck soreness.
Lydman was injured when Detroit's Justin Abdelkader hit him on Saturday, a hit that got Abdelkader a two game suspension by the NHL. Lydman did not practice on Sunday and it would seem that he could be out for at least the remainder of the series. "At this stage, it's hard to tell," coach Bruce Boudreau said. "Toni has headaches and he's got a stiff neck. Bright lights are bugging him. So I don't know when that's not going to be there." Reserve him for now, if you can.

While the Anaheim Ducks seem to be leaving the door open ever so slightly for Toni Lydman to play in Game 4, it appears likely that Sheldon Souray will play instead.
Bruce Boudreau says that "bright lights are bugging" Lydman, so it certainly sounds like Lydman isn't good to go. Souray was a healthy scratch in Game 3.

Sheldon Souray could return to the Anaheim lineup for Game 4 Monday.
Souray was a healthy scratch in Game 3 after playing in the first two games of the series. But a head injury to Toni Lydman looked serious and Souray could be back in the lineup.

Toni Lydman suffered a head injury when he was hit by the Red Wings Justin Abdelkader Saturday.
Abdulkader picked up a five minute major for charging and a game misconduct and will definitely be on the carpet for a suspension by the NHL. Anaheim coach Bruce Boudreau said that "he's got a good headache" and did not expect Lydman to practice on Sunday. We don't want to say the dreaded 'c' word but it sure looks like Lydman has a concussion. Stay tuned.

Nick Bonino scored his second power play goal of the playoffs Saturday.
Bonino has been the surprise of the early going in the playoffs with three points but he is getting power play time with Ryan Getzlaf and Corey Perry and that will not hurt his chances. Bonino also has an assist and is currently tied for fifth in scoring in the NHL post-season.

Ryan Getzlaf had a goal and an assist in Anaheim's 4-0 victory Saturday night.
Nick Bonino netted the game-winning goal at 15:29 of the second period. Emerson Etem and Matt Beleskey accounted for the Ducks' other two markers. Saku Koivu, Corey Perry, Bobby Ryan, and Teemu Selanne each registered an assist Anaheim. Francois Beauchemin led the team with 24:24 minutes of ice time and blocked four shots.

Toni Lydman sustained a possible head injury on Saturday.
Lydman was the victim of what appeared to be a high hit courtesy of Detroit's Justin Abdelkader. The incident occurred in the second period and Lydman didn't return.

Jonas Hiller saved all 23 Red Wings shots in a 4-0 victory Saturday night.
There was some question as to whether Ducks coach Bruce Boudreau should replace Hiller after the Ducks' 5-4 overtime loss in Game 2. Boudreau stood by Hiller and he certainly looks good for doing so. Hiller never had to stop more than nine shots in a single period, but he did everything he needed to tonight and as a result Anaheim has a 2-1 series lead.

Luca Sbisa (lower body) will make his 2013 playoffs debut on Saturday.
Sbisa was reportedly healthy enough to play on Saturday, but was ultimately held out of that contest. He had eight points and 23 penalty minutes in 41 regular season games.

Sheldon Souray is projected to be a healthy scratch on Saturday.
Souray confirmed that he is not injured. "I'm a little surprised," Souray 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 in Game 2 on Thursday and the Detroit Red Wings capitalized on both opportunities.

Anaheim Ducks coach Bruce Boudreau took a shot at the Florida Panthers while praising the Detroit Red Wings during a media conference.
"The Wings are a good team," he said. "We're not playing the Florida Panthers here. They're going to make you make mistakes and that's gonna happen."

The Anaheim Ducks can't beat the Detroit Red Wings in their opening-round playoff series if they are spending too much time in the penalty box, veteran defenseman Francois Beauchemin says.
"Before the series, we talked about being disciplined," Beauchemin said. "You can't really take six minors in a game against a team like Detroit with their power play and their offensive skills."

Anaheim Ducks coach Bruce Boudreau thinks some of his players were ending their shifts too quickly in their first two playoff games against the Detroit Red Wings because they were fearful of making mistakes.
"There was a couple of shifts in both games where I think guys came off the ice because they were afraid to make a mistake and didn't want to be on the ice, which is what playoff experience is all about," Boudreau said. "You want to have that feeling of: 'Put me out there and I'll take care of it.' Boudreau said he will talk to a few of his players about this situation before the Ducks visit Detroit for the series' third game tonight. The best-of-seven series is tied 1-1.

Goaltender Jonas Hiller will be between the pipes when the Anaheim Ducks visit Detroit to confront the Red Wings for the third game in their best-of-seven, opening-round playoff series.
The series is tied 1-1. Anaheim coach Bruce Boudreau said Hiller was terrific in Game 1, less so in Game 2. But he had a highlight save on Pavel Datsyuk late in regulation to allow the Ducks to reach overtime. "I thought there was some great saves," Boudreau said. "And some saves he should have had. But I don't think on a couple of them that the play in front of him was very good either. If you start pulling guys after they make one mistake, then they'll be afraid to play the game. So they've gotta be able to play the game without fear of things happening to them."

Igor Bobkov has been recalled from the minors.
John Gibson has been loaned to Team USA for the World Championships, so Bobkov is with the Ducks as another extra goaltender.

Luca Sbisa missed Game 1 due to his lower body injury.
Sbisa wasn't able to play in the final six contests of the regular season. The good news is that he has been improving lately and might return soon.

The Anaheim Ducks' third line of Saku Koivu, Andrew Cogliano, and Daniel Winnik were effective in shutting down the Detroit Red Wings' top line in Game 1.
Detroit's Pavel Datsyuk, Justin Abdelkader, and Henrik Zetterberg all finished the game without a point in the Red Wings' 3-1 loss. "They're really crafty," Winnik said. "Our big focus was keep forechecking them, keep dumping the puck, so they spent more time in their zone than they do in ours." If Winnik and his limemates can continue to silence Detroit's first line, then the Red Wings will find themselves in a lot of trouble.

Cam Fowler registered a power-play assist in Game 1 of the first round.
Fowler was hot going into the playoffs with a goal and four points in five games. It looks like that run has bled into the postseason.

Nick Bonino scored a goal in Anaheim's 3-1 victory in the playoffs opener.
Ducks coach Bruce Boudreau hyped Bonino up before the contest by saying, "He does a lot of things that people won't recognize." Bonino's efforts might often go overlooked, but this is one night his accomplishments were more easily recognizable.

Teemu Selanne was rejuvenated in Game 1 of Anaheim's first-round series against Detroit.
Selanne netted the game-winner in the Ducks' 3-1 victory. "This is the best time for a hockey player," Selanne said. "That's what makes this so special. ... A couple of games off helped me. If you can't get up for the playoffs, something is wrong." He had 12 goals, 24 points, and a minus-10 rating in 46 games this season. Those were impressive numbers given his age, but it also represented a noticeable decline from his 2011-12 pace.

Jonas Hiller was good when he had to be, as he turned aside 21 of 22 shots in the Ducks' 3-1 win over the Red Wings on Tuesday.
Hiller was huge down the stretch for Anaheim and claimed the team's postseason starting goaltending spot thanks in large part to his previous playoff experience. He proved Bruce Boudreau right on Tuesday, coming up big throughout the third period to preserve Anaheim's lead. Viktor Fasth won't touch the Ducks net if Hiller continues this type of play.

Teemu Selanne scored the game-winning goal in Anaheim's 3-1 Game 1 victory over Detroit on Tuesday night.
The 42-year-old ageless wonder played just over 13 minutes, but he seemed to generate countless offensive chances throughout the game. His goal came on the powerplay early in the third frame. Look for Selanne to play a key role in the series. Nick Bonino opened the scoring for the Ducks, while Francois Beauchemin added an empty net insurance marker.

Toni Lydman will be on Anaheim's blueline in Game 1 versus Detroit Tuesday night.
Luca Sbisa is still sidelined with a lower-body injury and won't play. Lydman plays a hard-nosed style, where hits and blocked shots are at a premium, but he doesn't get many points.

Jonas Hiller was the first goalie off the ice Tuesday morning and should start Game 1 against the Detroit Red Wings.
This isn't much of a surprise. While rookie backup Viktor Fasth might end up sharing time in net, it's likely Hiller's net to lose. We'll have to see how this situation plays out over the Ducks' first-round series with the Wings.

Anaheim Ducks coach Bruce Boudereau called Ryan Getzlaf the "straw that stirs the drink on our team."
Getzlaf, the Ducks' captain, signed an eight-year contract extension during what's become a comeback year for him. Getzlaf scored 15 goals and 49 points in 44 games this season only one year after scoring just 11 goals and 57 points in 82 contests. "I just believe he's our leader. Our big centerman. He creates the most points," Boudreau said. " ... He's not the young kid that played the last time they won the Cup. This is his time right now."

The Anaheim Ducks say Nick Bonino will be incredibly important to their postseason success.
Bonino had just five goals and 13 points in 27 games this season, but he feels like one of those lesser-known players who become postseason heroes. The Ducks are very high on the 25-year old and coach Bruce Boudreau says the second-line center is crucial to what they do. "He does a lot of things that people won't recognize," Ducks coach Bruce Boudreau said. "We missed him while he was out."

Luca Sbisa (lower body) is questionable for Game 1 Tuesday.
Sbisa missed the last six games with the injury as the defenseman is having trouble skating and still cannot make it through a full practice. "Hopefully I'll be ready by the first game," Sbisa said. "That's the goal. I've got to see how the body reacts and stuff. As of right now, we decided not to force it too much." Stay tuned as coach Bruce Boudreau hopes Sbisa is able to participate in practice Monday.

The Anaheim Ducks have five players on the roster who are at least 35-years-old.
Teemu Selanne leads the way as the veteran is 42, but Saku Koivu is 38, Sheldon Souray and Radek Dvorak are 36 with Toni Lydman the baby of the group at 35. "Playoffs are ... it's the best time for a hockey player," said Selanne who could retire at the end of the season. "My expectations for this team and myself are very high. It means a lot. Obviously, when you're years up the road, you try to take the opportunity you have and try to take advantage of it." The Ducks take on the Detroit Red Wings in the first round of the playoffs with Game 1 on Tuesday in Anaheim.

Anaheim coach Bruce Boudreau will not reveal which of his goaltenders will start in Game 1 of the playoffs.
Viktor Fasth was between the pipes for Saturday's finale against Phoenix in which the Ducks lost by a score of 5-3, but the Game 1 starter remains a mystery to everyone but Boudreau. "I've known for a while who's going to be the goalie," Boudreau said. "You're not going to know. You'll see Tuesday night."

Viktor Fasth allowed four goals on 30 shots as the Coyotes beat the Ducks 5-3 in their regular season finale.
Fasth's year included many highs and lows. He finishes with a 15-6-2 record with a .921 save percentage, 2.18 goals against average and four shutouts.

Ryan Getzlaf chipped in two assists in the Ducks' regular season finale loss to the Coyotes Saturday night.
Despite the 5-3 loss, Getzlaf buffed his stats up from a memorable season that saw him notch 49 points and sign a mega long term extension with Anaheim.

Bobby Ryan returned to action on Saturday April 27.

Luca Sbisa (lower body) is targeting the Ducks' playoffs opener as his return date.
Sbisa will miss the Ducks' season finale on Saturday. The game has no value to Anaheim from a standings perspective, so they had no motivation to try and push Sbisa into the lineup if he wasn't feeling 100%.

Viktor Fasth will play between the pipes on Saturday.
Adjust your lineups accordingly. Fasth has a 15-5-2 record, 2.10 GAA, and .924 save percentage in 24 games this season.

The Anaheim Ducks have promoted Harry Zolnierczyk.
Zolnierczyk has an assist and 36 penalty minutes in seven games with Anaheim this season. The Ducks acquired him from Philadelphia on April 1 in exchange for Jay Rosehill.

Hampus Lindholm has been called up by the Ducks.
Lindholm has a goal and 11 points in 44 AHL games this season. He was taken by Anaheim with the sixth overall pick in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft.

Peter Holland will report to the Anaheim Ducks.
Holland has three goals and two assists in 21 games this season. He also has 39 points and 68 penalty minutes in 45 AHL contests in 2012-13.

The Ducks have summoned Jordan Hendry.
Hendry has no points in two games with Anaheim this season. The 29-year-old has played in 131 career NHL contests.

Nate Guenin has been recalled by the Anaheim Ducks.
Guenin has four goals and 24 points in 66 games this season. He's an organizational depth defenseman.

Max Friberg has been summoned by the Ducks.
Friberg has a goal in six AHL contests. Anaheim took him in the fifth round of the 2011 NHL Entry Draft.

Matt Clark has been called up by Anaheim.
Clark has 10 points and 79 penalty minutes in 71 AHL games this season. He hasn't played for the Ducks this season.

Anaheim coach Bruce Boudreau won't reveal which goalie he will start in Game 1 of the playoffs, which could open Tuesday at Honda Center against Detroit, Minnesota or Columbus.
He did, however, offer up a comparison of rookie Viktor Fasth and veteran Jonas Hiller, his two netminders. "Hilly makes the more spectacular of the saves," Boudreau said. "Viktor's more of a great positional goalie. They're both great, both stop the puck, both compete. . You're hoping you can't go wrong" with either one."

Anaheim coach Bruce Boudreau said defenseman Luca Sbisa (lower body injury) will remain sidelined for the Ducks when they play the Phoenix Coyotes today in their final game of the regular season.
"We want to win, end on a high note and feel good about ourselves going into our playoffs," Boudreau said of the otherwise inconsequential game.

Ducks wing Bobby Ryan, who left Canada early to return home and recover from the flu, practiced Friday and said he was feeling better.
Asked if he'll play in the Ducks' season finale against Phoenix today, Ryan said, "I'll try."

Anaheim forward Corey Perry has two goals and three assists in his past five games, and it isn't the first time he has gone on a scoring streak this season. He has 15 goals and 21 assists for the season heading into Saturday's regular-season finale at home against Phoenix.
From Feb. 15 to March 10 - when the Ducks (30-11-6) were going 9-1-2 - Perry had eight goals and 10 assists. He has 15 goals and 21 assists for the season heading into Saturday's regular-season finale at home against Phoenix, and he's eager to continue his prowess into the postseason, which begins next week. "Starting from a young age and maturing as a player, you're taught to put the team on your back," Perry said after practice Friday at Honda Center. "Everybody wants to do that."

Luca Sbisa (lower body) didn't play on Thursday.
Sbisa has now missed five straight contests. His availability for the start of the playoffs remains unclear.

The Anaheim Ducks limited the Vancouver Canucks to just nine shots on goal in the first 40 minutes of Thursday's game.
The Ducks rested a number of their players as they shift their focus to the playoffs. "It was great for us," said Hiller. "I thought, especially the first two periods, we found a way to put a lot of pressure on them. I think we played our best if we put pressure on them. Forecheck hard, first guy gets in there and hits them. That's what those guys who got a chance to play tonight did. They wanted to show they might also want to be in the lineup when the playoffs start." That all being said, Vancouver finally broke out in a big way with 20 shots on goal in the final 20 minutes of play. Hiller managed to hold on and lead Anaheim to a 3-1 victory.

Matt Beleskey scored a power-play goal on Thursday.
Beleskey has eight goals and 13 points in 42 games this season. He's obviously not a major contributor offensively, but he plays a physical game that should help the Ducks in the postseason.

Brad Staubitz netted his first goal of the season on Thursday.
It was just Staubitz's 15th game of 2013. He would have been a decent source of penalty minutes if he played regularly.

Jonas Hiller made 28 saves in the Ducks 3-1 win over the Vancouver Canucks.
Hiller will more than likely begin the playoffs as the Ducks starter in the playoffs, but he will be on a short leash thanks to how well Viktor Fasth has played. The Ducks are one of the favorites in the West but unfortunately, the Blackhawks and Ducks both like the split time between their goalies so it makes for a tough choice on draft day. If you want to pick the Ducks goalie though, Hiller is your favorite.

Andrew Cogliano scored his 13th goal of the season while short-handed in the Ducks 3-1 win this season.
Andrew Cogliano has been a solid this season as the teams' energy line center. This could arguably be his best season since his rookie season where he set his career high in goals (18) and points (45). In fact, in 47 games he has scored 13 goals and 23 points while he scored 13 goals and 26 points in 82 games last season. He has really taken off in Anaheim but he isn't likely to be drafted by many people this spring.