Ducks' Mikael Granlund: Completes hat trick in overtime
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Granlund scored three goals, including two on the power play, in Thursday's 3-2 overtime win over the Flames.
Granlund twice answered goals by the Flames, and he provided some late heroics by completing his hat trick at 4:59 of overtime. The 34-year-old has gone from cold to hot in a hurry with seven goals over his last four games. He's up to 19 goals, 34 points, 99 shots on net, 31 blocked shots, 26 hits and a minus-9 rating over 48 appearances this season.
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Ducks' Mikael Granlund: Scores twice Tuesday
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Granlund scored two goals, including one on the power play, in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Canucks.
Granlund has shaken off the rust following his upper-body injury coming out of the Olympics. He's scored four goals over the last three games, which has been enough to help him reclaim a top-six job. The 34-year-old is up to 16 goals, 31 points (seven on the power play), 93 shots on net and a minus-10 rating over 47 appearances. If he can keep the offense rolling, Granlund should be on the radar for fantasy managers late in the season.
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Ducks' Mikael Granlund: Nets equalizer Sunday
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Granlund scored a power-play goal on two shots in Sunday's 6-5 overtime win over the Sabres.
Granlund has scored in back-to-back contests since he shook off a six-game slump. The Ducks look to have a battle opening up for the second-line center job, with Granlund and Mason McTavish competing for those minutes. Granlund has 14 goals, 29 points (six on the power play), 90 shots on net and a minus-11 rating over 46 appearances this season, but his ability to handle all situations and his veteran leadership could help him keep the spot over McTavish as the Ducks look to keep their claim to the top spot in the Pacific Division.
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Ducks' Mikael Granlund: Deposits empty-netter
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Granlund scored an empty-net goal on three shots and went plus-2 in Friday's 4-1 win over the Mammoth.
Granlund had been quiet since he returned from missing six games due to an upper-body injury. He was scoreless with seven shots on net and a minus-3 rating over six contests before scoring in the final minute of Friday's outing. The 34-year-old forward is at 13 goals, 28 points, 88 shots on net, 30 blocked shots, 25 hits, 18 PIM and a minus-11 rating over 45 appearances. Granlund's injury-riddled campaign has had a negative impact on his offense, but he still brings solid veteran play in a versatile role.
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Ducks' Mikael Granlund: Activated from IR
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Granlund (upper body) was removed from injured reserve Sunday, according to the NHL media site.
Following a six-game absence, Granlund appears ready to return to the lineup against St. Louis on Sunday. He has supplied 12 goals, 27 points, 78 shots on net, 26 blocked shots and 24 hits across 38 appearances this season.
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Ducks' Mikael Granlund: Designated for IR
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Granlund (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Wednesday, per the NHL media site.
Granlund has already missed four games due to his upper-body issue, so his placement on IR won't impact his availability. In a corresponding move, Frank Vatrano (shoulder) was taken off injured reserve. Prior to getting hurt, Granlund had points in four of his last six outings, racking up a combined three goals and four helpers.
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Ducks' Mikael Granlund: Not playing Tuesday
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Granlund (upper body) won't play against Colorado on Tuesday, Zach Cavanagh of The Sporting Tribune reports.
Granlund is feeling better after skating before Tuesday's practice, but he will miss his fourth straight game. He has accounted for 12 goals, 27 points and 78 shots on net through 38 appearances this season.
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Ducks' Mikael Granlund: Unavailable Sunday
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Granlund (upper body) won't be an option for Sunday's home matchup against the Flames, per Zach Cavanagh of The Sporting Tribune.
Granlund has yet to play in a game following the Olympic break, as this will be his third consecutive absence. The left-shot forward's next opportunity to suit up will be in the first of a back-to-back set at home against Colorado on Tuesday. Granlund has registered 12 goals, 27 points, 78 shots and a minus-10 rating over 38 appearances this season.
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Ducks' Mikael Granlund: Absent again Friday
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Granlund (upper body) won't play Friday versus the Jets, Zach Cavanagh of The Sporting Tribune reports.
Granlund will miss his second game in a row due to the issue. The 34-year-old forward was considered day-to-day ahead of this contest, so he may still be an option as soon as Sunday versus the Flames. The Ducks will dress seven defensemen Friday since Troy Terry (upper body) is also out.
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Ducks' Mikael Granlund: Won't play Wednesday
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Granlund has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Oilers due to an upper-body injury, Zach Cavanagh of The Sporting Tribune reports.
Granlund's upper-body injury is believed to be a short-term concern, but he'll be unavailable for the Ducks' first game following the Olympic break. Head coach Joel Quenneville said Wednesday that Granlund is expected to skate Thursday and could return to game action Friday against Winnipeg.
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Ducks' Mikael Granlund: Nets hat trick in loss
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Granlund scored three goals on the power play in Monday's 7-4 loss to the Oilers.
Granlund scored three of the Ducks' four goals, and each of them came when Anaheim had the man advantage. Surprisingly, these were the first goals Granlund scored on the power play since netting one against the Bruins in a 7-5 win all the way back to Oct. 23. He's been turning things around after a mini slump earlier this month and now has six points (three goals, three assists) in his last three games.
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Ducks' Mikael Granlund: Logs two assists in overtime win
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Granlund logged two assists in Sunday's 4-3 overtime win over the Flames.
Granlund earned his first multi-point effort since Dec. 20 versus the Blue Jackets. The 33-year-old has still had a good January with eight points and 23 shots on net over 12 appearances. For the season, he's up to 23 points (nine goals, 14 helpers), 70 shots on net, 23 hits, 22 blocked shots and a minus-6 rating over 34 outings. He was in a middle-six role early in the season but has taken on top-line duties in the absences of Leo Carlsson (thigh) and Mason McTavish (upper body).
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Ducks' Mikael Granlund: Secures win in overtime
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Granlund scored a goal on three shots, added two hits and blocked two shots in Saturday's 2-1 overtime win over the Kings.
Granlund scored 4:02 into overtime, giving the Ducks the home-and-home sweep over the Kings this weekend. The 33-year-old has four points over his last five contests and is likely to see a significant boost in usage while Leo Carlsson (thigh) is out for 3-5 weeks. Granlund has nine goals, 20 points, 65 shots on net, 21 hits, 17 blocked shots and a minus-7 rating over 30 appearances. His goal Saturday was his first game-winner as a Duck.
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Ducks' Mikael Granlund: Deposits goal in loss
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Granlund scored a goal on two shots in Thursday's 5-2 loss to the Hurricanes.
Granlund had been limited to one assist over his previous six contests. The 33-year-old forward continues to play a key depth role for the Ducks, acting as a veteran who can move up in the lineup whenever necessary. He's at 17 points, 51 shots on net and a minus-10 rating through 26 outings this season.
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Ducks' Mikael Granlund: Extends scoring streak
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Granlund scored a goal in Monday's 3-1 loss to the Kraken.
Granlund accounted for all the offense the Ducks were able to muster Monday, but that goal extended the veteran's scoring streak to four contests. He had scored just three goals in his previous 15 appearances, so he's clearly going through his most prolific stretch. Even more importantly, it seems his injury issues are a thing of the past now. Granlund missed all but one of the Ducks' 19 games between Oct. 28 and Dec. 3 due to a lower-body injury.
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Ducks' Mikael Granlund: Earns pair of points in win
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Granlund scored a goal on four shots and added an assist in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Blue Jackets.
Granlund looks to be up to speed now -- he's scored in three straight games with five total points in that span. The 33-year-old forward opened the scoring at 2:14 of the first period and set up Pavel Mintyukov's goal with 3:29 left in regulation time. Granlund is up to six goals, eight helpers, 39 shots on net and a plus-1 rating through 18 outings overall. He'll likely remain in a middle-six role since the Ducks have enough young talent to play in top-six roles.
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Ducks' Mikael Granlund: Pots goal in blowout loss
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Granlund scored a goal on three shots and added two PIM in Friday's 8-3 loss to the Stars.
Granlund has two goals and a helper over his last two outings following a six-game slump after he returned from a lower-body injury. The 33-year-old has mainly played in a third-line role this season, though he's getting power-play time as well. Granlund is at five goals, 12 points, 35 shots on net and an even plus-minus rating over 17 appearances.
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Ducks' Mikael Granlund: First points in seven games
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Granlund had a goal and an assist in a 4-3 overtime loss to Columbus on Tuesday.
The points were his first in seven games since his return from injury. Granlund's 11 points (four goals, seven assists) in 16 games look low-level impressive for streamers, but the harsh reality is that he has a five-point game under his belt this season. And nine of those points have come in just three games. Don't be fooled -- Granlund needs to show a lot more to be wire worthy.
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Ducks' Mikael Granlund: Ready to rock
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Granlund (lower body) will return to the lineup Friday versus Washington, Zach Cavanagh of The Sporting Tribune reports.
Granlund has played only once in the last 19 games, finding the back of the net in Detroit on Nov. 13. The 33-year-old veteran has three goals and nine points in nine games this season. He is slated to slot in on the third line with Frank Vatrano and Ryan Strome.
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Ducks' Mikael Granlund: Nearing return
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Granlund (lower body) might be able to return by the end of Anaheim's current homestand, according to Derek Lee of The Hockey News on Wednesday.
The Ducks' final home game in their current stretch is Sunday against Chicago. If Granlund isn't ready for that game, then head coach Joel Quenneville is leaving the door open for him to make his return on the road instead. Anaheim will begin a five-game road trip Tuesday in Pittsburgh. Granlund should serve in a top-six capacity once he's ready to play.
