Radko Gudas, captain of the Ducks, will not participate in Game 2 against the Edmonton Oilers. Head coach Joel Quenneville announced this decision in a media briefing.
Injury Update on Gudas
The Ducks have not specified the details of Gudas’s injury. He previously missed several regular-season games late in March and early April due to a lower-body issue. Gudas’s playing time in Game 1 was significantly reduced; he logged only 9 minutes and 40 seconds of ice time compared to his season average of 16 minutes and 10 seconds.
Ducks’ Performance in Game 1
In the first game against the Oilers, the Ducks were narrowly defeated with a score of 4-3. Gudas’s reduced playing time may have impacted the team’s defensive performance.
Season Stats for Gudas
- Games Played: 56
- Goals: 2
- Assists: 11
- PEN Minutes: 67
Helleson Steps Up
With Gudas sidelined, Drew Helleson will take the ice for his playoff debut. Helleson, aged 25, previously recorded two goals and 13 assists in 60 regular-season games.
The Ducks will need to adjust to Gudas’s absence as they prepare for the crucial Game 2 matchup against the Oilers.
