Anaheim Ducks' Starting Goalie Lukáš Dostál Out with Injury: Team Adjusts to Maintain Division Lead
The Anaheim Ducks will be missing their starting goalie, Lukáš Dostál, for an extended period due to an upper-body injury. The team announced that Dostál will be out for two to three weeks, which is longer than initially anticipated. Dostál's injury was first reported as day-to-day but now requires more time for recovery. He last played in the team's recent victory against the Vegas Golden Knights. Despite the setback, the Ducks are leading the Pacific division with 29 points, thanks in part to Dostál's impressive performance this season. The 25-year-old goalie has a record of 11-5-1 in 17 games.
With Dostál sidelined, Petr Mrazek is expected to step in as the starting goalie until Dostál is back in action. In the meantime, Ville Husso has been called up from the AHL's San Diego Gulls to start in the upcoming game against the Los Angeles Kings at home. The Ducks will rely on their depth in goalkeeping to maintain their position at the top of the division.