Injuries are taking a toll across the NHL as several key players are sidelined. Anaheim Ducks' Brock McGinn recently underwent ACL surgery and is expected to miss 7-9 months. Isac Lundestrom's status remains day-to-day due to a lower-body injury while Trevor Zegras has returned from a meniscus tear. The Boston Bruins placed Mark Kastelic on IR, while the Dallas Stars welcomed Roope Hintz back to their lineup, but Mason Marchment remains out. In Nashville, Cole Smith has been activated from IR. The New York Islanders are dealing with Noah Dobson's absence due to a lower-body injury, with no return date set.

Meanwhile, goaltender Linus Ullmark of the Ottawa Senators was seen at practice but didn’t skate, and Ryan Poehling of the Philadelphia Flyers is recovering from a head injury. Toronto Maple Leafs' Connor Dewar and Max Pacioretty have also missed time due to injuries, with the team hopeful about John Tavares’ potential return to skating soon. Goaltender Anthony Stolarz continues to make progress after a knee procedure, and Vancouver Canucks are monitoring several players, including Noah Juulsen and Kevin Lankinen, who missed a game due to illness.

Brock McGinn of the Anaheim Ducks will miss the remainder of the season after undergoing surgery for a torn ACL. The recovery period is projected to take between seven to nine months. McGinn, 30, has had a modest season, tallying eight points in 26 games, and has accumulated 158 points over 534 regular-season games throughout his career split between the Ducks, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Carolina Hurricanes. In playoff performances, he has achieved 14 points in 41 games. In other Ducks news, Isac Lundestrom is listed as day-to-day due to a lower-body injury. The Ducks currently sit at 18-22-6 as they prepare to face the Florida Panthers.

In a recent NHL matchup, Spencer Knight showcased his exceptional talent, recording 34 saves for his second shutout of the season, leading the Florida Panthers to a dominant 3-0 victory over the Anaheim Ducks. Scoring for the Panthers were Jesper Boqvist, Anton Lundell, and Gustav Forsling, who sealed the game with an empty-net goal.

The Ducks struggled offensively, finishing their six-game road trip with a disappointing 1-4-1 record and averaging the league's worst goals per game. John Gibson made an impressive 42 saves but could not prevent the shutout. The game took a turn when Panthers' leading scorer Sam Reinhart received a game misconduct penalty in the first period for kneeing.

Mason McTavish's shootout goal propelled the Anaheim Ducks to a thrilling 5-4 comeback victory over the Utah Hockey Club, overcoming a three-goal deficit.

Robby Fabbri shined with two goals, while Isac Lundestrom and Brett Leason also contributed. Despite a strong performance from Clayton Keller, who netted two goals and assisted on two others for Utah, the team saw its four-game winning streak come to an end.