The Anaheim Ducks announced Wednesday that goaltender petr Mrazek has been placed on injured reserve with a lower-body injury, the latest setback for the team’s netminding situation [[1]]. Mrazek joins fellow goaltender Lukas Dostal on the sidelines, forcing the Ducks to recall Eric Washe from the San Diego Gulls [[2]]. With both members of their regular goaltending tandem unavailable, the Ducks face an immediate challenge as they continue a crucial road trip in a tight Western Conference playoff race [[3]].
Anaheim Ducks goaltender Petr Mrazek has been placed on injured reserve, the team announced Wednesday, just two days after he was forced to leave a game against the Washington Capitals with a lower-body injury.
Despite the move, Ducks head coach Joel Quenneville offered a positive update, stating that Mrazek’s injury “is probably not serious.”
This marks the second time Mrazek has been sidelined with a lower-body issue in recent weeks, having previously missed nearly three weeks in December. The Ducks currently find themselves battling for a playoff spot in a competitive Western Conference.
Through 8 games this season, the 33-year-old Czech netminder has posted a record of 3-5-0, accompanied by a goals-against average of 4.07 and a save percentage of .858.
Anaheim will continue its road trip Thursday, facing the Carolina Hurricanes in Raleigh at 7:00 PM ET. The game will be broadcast on FDSNSO, Victory+, and KCOP-13.
