The Ducks have dealt with injuries much of this season, mostly to key players, before finally enjoying good health since the All-Star break. They've fought hard down the stretch in search of a playoff spot, and they can secure one with a victory over the Minnesota Wild on Wednesday, coupled with a St. Louis loss to Chicago.
But again they must contend with injuries to pivotal players. In the Ducks' overtime victory over Colorado on Sunday, defenseman Cam Fowler suffered a shoulder injury and will be sidelined two to six weeks, and goaltender suffered an upper-body injury and is day to day.