Mintyukov scored a goal on three shots, added two hits, blocked two shots and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Blackhawks.
Mintyukov has broken free of his early slump, recording three points over his last four games. The 20-year-old defenseman is up to three goals -- one shy of his total from last season -- and five points through 17 outings. He's added 23 shots on net, 25 blocked shots, 11 hits and a minus-4 rating. The Ducks' lack of offense is a concern, but Mintyukov can be a multi-category contributor (points, blocks, shots on net) in deeper formats if he can sustain his recent performance.
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Ducks' Pavel Mintyukov: Posts assist in win
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Mintyukov recorded an assist in Monday's 4-2 win over the Stars.
Mintyukov has two helpers over his last three contests. He's turning things around after a 10-game slump, though it helps that he's in a larger role while Cam Fowler (upper body) is sidelined. Mintyukov has four points, 20 shots on net, 23 blocked shots and a minus-6 rating over 16 outings.
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Ducks' Pavel Mintyukov: Picks up helper in loss
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Mintyukov recorded an assist, three shots on goal and two blocked shots in Wednesday's 3-2 loss to the Golden Knights.
This was Mintyukov's first point since his two-goal game Oct. 16 versus Utah. The 20-year-old defenseman has been a regular in the Ducks' lineup, but the team's scoring struggles have hampered his scoring. In addition to three points, Mintyukov has 19 shots on net, 22 blocked shots, eight hits and a minus-4 rating over 14 appearances in a top-four role. He has some upside after putting up 28 points as a rookie last season, but with his physicality down, his overall profile isn't all that encouraging.
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Ducks' Pavel Mintyukov: Back at practice
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Mintyukov (illness) participated in Monday's practice, Derek Lee of The Hockey News reports.
Mintyukov should be available to play Tuesday against San Jose after missing Sunday's 4-1 loss to the Kings. He has compiled two goals, three shots on net, six blocked shots and three hits in four appearances this campaign. With Mintyukov likely to play, Olen Zellweger might be a healthy scratch against the Sharks.
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Ducks' Pavel Mintyukov: Missing Sunday's game
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Mintyukov will miss Sunday's contest versus Los Angeles due to an illness.
Mintyukov will be replaced in the lineup by Jackson LaCombe. Expect an update to come on Mintyukov's status ahead of Tuesday's game against San Jose.
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Ducks' Pavel Mintyukov: Scores twice in overtime win
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Mintyukov scored two goals and blocked three shots in Wednesday's 5-4 overtime win over Utah.
Mintyukov had the Ducks' last two goals in regulation. Those tallies were his first points and also accounted for his first two shots of the year. He's added three hits, four blocked shots and a plus-3 rating while playing big minutes despite being listed in a bottom-four role. Mintyukov should continue to be a factor on the power play, which gives him upside on a Ducks team that has won two of its first three games.
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Ducks' Pavel Mintyukov: Good to play Wednesday
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Mintyukov (lower body) will draw into the lineup for Wednesday's preseason game against Utah, per Eric Stephens of The Athletic.
Mintyukov had four goals, 28 points, 85 hits and 65 blocks in 63 contests with the Ducks in 2023-24. He's projected to open the upcoming campaign in a top-four role, but he might not see time with the man advantage.
Mintyukov (lower body) won't play Tuesday in a preseason game versus the Sharks, Derek Lee of The Hockey News reports.
Mintyukov is a virtual lock for the Opening Night roster, as long as he's healthy. That means he'll likely be brought along cautiously in the preseason. His next chance to play is Thursday's home preseason game versus the Sharks.
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Ducks' Pavel Mintyukov: Not ready for start of camp
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Mintyukov is dealing with a lower-body injury and is day-to-day to begin training camp.
Mintyukov ended 2023-24 with a bone bruise, though it's unclear if the injury keeping him out early in camp is the same one. The 20-year-old defenseman produced 28 points in 63 games as a rookie last year and should be in contention for a top-four role this season. It's unclear at this time if he'll be ready to go when the Ducks begin their preseason slate Tuesday against the Sharks.
Ducks' Pavel Mintyukov: Ends year with bone bruise
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Mintyukov's lower-body injury is a bone bruise that kept him out of the last eight contests of 2023-24, Derek Lee of The Sporting Tribune reports.
Mintyukov sustained the injury on a Jakob Silfverberg shot in a game versus the Oilers on March 30. Mintyukov is expected to be recovered in time for the 2024-25 campaign.
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Ducks' Pavel Mintyukov: Ends season on shelf
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Mintyukov (lower body) won't play in the Ducks' season finale versus the Golden Knights on Thursday.
The lower-body injury ended Mintyukov's season early, as the rookie defenseman missed the final eight games. He had 28 points, 85 hits, 65 blocked shots and a minus-20 rating over 63 appearances. Mintyukov should be in line for a top-four role in 2024-25, assuming he recovers from the injury in the offseason.
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Ducks' Pavel Mintyukov: Still not skating
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Mintyukov (lower body) has yet to resume skating with the team and won't be an option against the Kings on Tuesday, Derek Lee of The Sporting Tribune reports.
While the team continues to classify Mintyukov as day-to-day, the fact that he will miss his fifth consecutive game certainly would seem to indicate the defenseman is dealing with a more serious problem. At this point, Mintyukov has just four contests left before the Ducks' season comes to a close.
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Ducks' Pavel Mintyukov: Out Sunday
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Mintyukov (lower body) will not play Sunday against the Blues.
Mintyukov is still considered day-to-day but will miss a fourth straight game. His next chance to suit up will be Tuesday against Los Angeles.
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Ducks' Pavel Mintyukov: Still considered day-to-day
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Mintyukov (lower body) remains day-to-day and won't be available against Seattle on Friday, per NHL.com.
Mintyukov will be out of action for his third straight game due to his lingering lower-body issue. In his rookie campaign, the blueliner has generated four goals on 88 shots, 24 assists and seven power-play points while averaging 18:51 of ice time in 63 outings. Radko Gudas will rejoin the lineup against the Kraken after recovering from an upper-body injury.
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Ducks' Pavel Mintyukov: Won't suit up Tuesday
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Mintyukov (lower body) won't play Tuesday versus the Flames, Alyson Lozoff of Bally Sports West reports.
Mintyukov will miss his second game in a row due to the injury. William Lagesson has stepped into the lineup on the third pairing to cover for Mintyukov. The Ducks' next game is Friday versus the Kraken.
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Ducks' Pavel Mintyukov: Unavailable Sunday
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Mintyukov (lower body) won't play Sunday against Vancouver.
Mintyukov has four goals, 28 points, 88 shots on net, 65 blocked shots and 84 hits in 63 games this season. He will be replaced in the lineup by Jackson LaCombe.
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Ducks' Pavel Mintyukov: Tallies in overtime loss
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Mintyukov scored a goal on five shots and blocked three shots in Sunday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Lightning.
Mintyukov has a point in three of the last four games. The defenseman's goal Sunday forced overtime, but the Ducks couldn't snag the win. He hadn't scored over the previous 17 contests, but Mintyukov had seven helpers in that span. The rookie blueliner is up to four goals, 28 points, 88 shots on net, 78 hits, 62 blocked shots and a minus-17 rating through 60 appearances.
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Ducks' Pavel Mintyukov: Puts up assist in win
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Mintyukov notched an assist, two PIM and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 4-0 win over the Blackhawks.
Mintyukov has two helpers over his last three contests. The 20-year-old rookie continues to stick in the Ducks' lineup, but his role -- particularly on the power play -- has fluctuated in recent weeks. He's at 27 points, 83 shots on net, 77 hits, 59 blocked shots and a minus-17 rating through 59 appearances. Mintyukov should be considered a bottom-four option on a low-scoring team for the remainder of this season, giving him limited fantasy appeal.
