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The Anaheim Ducks are likely to be without defenseman Josh Manson tonight, as they face the Minnesota Wild in the second and final game of their series.
Josh Manson update from Coach Eakins:
— Anaheim Ducks (@AnaheimDucks) January 20, 2021
“Anytime a player doesn’t come back in a game that’s usually a big red flag. With him not coming back, the area of his body is still irritated. You’re hopeful, but I think we’re going to take a deeper look at what’s going on.…
The Ducks do have quite a bit of depth on defense, including Kodie Curran and Ben Hutton, if Manson can’t play. However, according to The Fourth Period’s Felix Sicard, it could be Andy Welinski drawing into the lineup instead.
With no Manson tonight, sounds like it'll be:
— Felix Sicard (@Felix_Sicard) January 20, 2021
Lindholm-Shattenkirk
Fowler-Hakanpaa
Larsson-Welinski
Interesting that Hutton doesn't get the nod.
(seriously, The Athletic Real Time feature has been hugely valuable for getting this info. Highly recommend).
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