They take on Florida at home Tuesday night after being shut out by the Panthers on Saturday to cap a frustrating six-game road trip.
The Anaheim Ducks are set to receive a significant boost with the anticipated return of forward Trevor Zegras from injury. Zegras has been sidelined since December 4 due to a torn meniscus in his right knee.
Trevor Zegras hasn't played a game for the Anaheim Ducks since December 4, but that should be changing on Tuesday night.
Anaheim Ducks forward Trevor Zegras will return to the lineup Tuesday against the Florida Panthers after missing the last 22 games with a torn meniscus.Zegras suffered the injury on an awkward fall during the Ducks' 4-1 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights on Dec.
Anaheim Ducks center Trevor Zegras will return to the lineup Tuesday versus the defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers after missing the past 22 games due to knee surgery, reports Zach Cavanagh of The Sporting Tribune.
The Ducks have struggled to produce consistent offense since the start of the 2024-25 season. If Zegras can maintain his post-injury production and couple it with his newfound 200-foot identity, his reinsertion on the depth chart will likely provide a much-needed spark to the team's 5v5 and power play offense.
Jacob Trouba: Trouba's nonchalance in his end contributed to the Panthers' third goal where he misread the opposing forecheck, turned the puck over to the F2, and screened Dostal on the ensuing shot from Carter Verhaeghe.
Zegras (knee) will return to the lineup Tuesday against the Panthers, according to Derek Lee of The Hockey News.
The Ducks look to snap a four-game losing streak tonight against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Ducks are coming off a 5-2 loss to the Florida Panthers on Tuesday. The Penguins are coming off a 5-1 victory over the Kings on Jan. 20. This is the second Ducks-Penguins matchup of the season after the Penguins took the first one in overtime in October.
The Ducks will get back to work tonight in search of a bounce-back win, hosting the Pittsburgh Penguins at Honda Center. PUCK DROP: 7 P.M. | WATCH: VICTORY+ / FOX PLUS (KCOP-13) | AUDIO: DUCKS STREAM
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