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Ducks' Frank Vatrano: Lights lamp Monday
Frank Vatrano scored a goal on five shots and added five hits in Monday's 3-2 loss to the Kraken.Vatrano ended a three-game slump with his go-ahead goal in the second period, though the Anaheim Ducks couldn't keep the lead. He's also logged at least four hits in four straight contests, providing high-level physicality in his usual top-six role. The veteran winger is at three goals, eight points, 61 shots on net, 51 hits and an even plus-minus rating through 19 appearances this season.
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Ducks' Frank Vatrano: Offers assist Friday
Frank Vatrano logged an assist, three shots on goal and two hits in Friday's 6-4 win over the Red Wings.Vatrano set up Ryan Strome's empty-netter to seal the win. This was Vatrano's third straight game with a point (one goal, two assists). The winger may be getting back in a groove on offense while playing on the second line. He's picked up two goals, five assists, 49 shots on net, 31 hits and 14 blocked shots over 15 outings this season.
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Ducks' Frank Vatrano: Scores late in loss
Frank Vatrano scored a goal on six shots and added two hits in Wednesday's 3-2 loss to the Golden Knights.Vatrano has a goal and an assist over his last two contests since he snapped a four-game drought. The winger's tally with 14 seconds left in regulation gave the Anaheim Ducks a chance to force overtime, but they didn't do it. Vatrano now has two goals, four assists, 46 shots on net, 29 hits, 13 blocked shots, 10 PIM and a minus-1 rating over 14 appearances. He is unlikely to repeat last year's 60-point campaign, but the 30-year-old could finish around the 40-point mark while seeing middle-six minutes.
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Ducks' Frank Vatrano: Slings helper in win
Frank Vatrano logged an assist, three shots on goal, four hits, three blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Blue Jackets.Vatrano snapped a four-game slump with his helper on an Isac Lundestrom empty-netter. As expected, Vatrano has endured significant regression to begin 2024-25, though the Anaheim Ducks as a team are not generating much offense. The winger is at five points, 40 shots on net, 27 hits, 12 blocked shots, 10 PIM and a minus-2 rating over 13 appearances. Despite being well behind his 60-point pace from last season, Vatrano should continue to see steady middle-six minutes.
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Ducks' Frank Vatrano: Two-point effort Tuesday
Frank Vatrano scored his first goal of the season and added a power-play assist in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Islanders.It's the first multi-point performance of the season for the 30-year-old winger. Vatrano is coming off a career-best campaign in 2023-24, recording 37 goals and 60 points over 82 games, and he's starting to find that form again with four points in his last six contests.
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Ducks' Frank Vatrano: Back with team
Frank Vatrano (personal) participated in the morning skate, according to Patrick Present of The Hockey News, and will be available to play Tuesday against San Jose.Vatrano missed Monday's practice to attend the birth of his daughter. He will probably occupy a middle-six role and get time on the top power-play unit versus the Sharks. Vatrano has two assists, six shots on goal, five blocked shots and six hits in four appearances this campaign.
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Ducks' Frank Vatrano: Absent from practice
Frank Vatrano didn't practice ahead of Tuesday's clash with the Sharks while awaiting the birth of his child, Zach Cavanagh of The Sporting Tribune reports.Vatrano hasn't found the back of the net in four games this season but did pick up helpers in each of his last two outings. If the 30-year-old winger isn't available against San Jose, the team may have to bring up a player from the minors unless Isac Lundestrom (upper body) is cleared to play.
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Ducks' Frank Vatrano: Picks up helper in return
Frank Vatrano logged an assist, two hits and two blocked shots in Sunday's 4-1 loss to the Kings.Vatrano missed Friday's game versus the Avalanche while welcoming his child into the world. The winger was back in his familiar third-line role Sunday and earned an assist for the second game in a row. He's added six shots on net, six hits and five blocked shots over four appearances this season. Vatrano should continue to be a source of non-scoring production while playing on a checking line, and he's also seeing ice time in all situations.
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Ducks' Frank Vatrano: Removed from non-roster list
Frank Vatrano (personal) was activated from the non-roster list Saturday.Vatrano missed Friday's 4-3 overtime loss to Colorado to attend the birth of his child. He will likely occupy a middle-six role and see time on the second power-play combination versus the Kings on Sunday. Vatrano has one assist, five shots on goal, three blocked shots and four hits in three appearances this season. His return will probably bump Ross Johnston from the lineup.
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Ducks' Frank Vatrano: Designated as non-roster player
Frank Vatrano won't play Friday against Colorado to attend the birth of his child and was placed on the injured non-roster list.Vatrano's designation allowed the team to bring Jansen Harkins up from the minors, while Ross Johnston will also move into the lineup, likely in Vatrano's third-line spot. With the Anaheim Ducks heading back home to face the Kings on Sunday, it's possible Vatrano will rejoin the team in time for that matchup, though he could also wait to return until a matchup with San Jose on Tuesday.
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