Ducks captain Granlund listed day-to-day with upper-body issue
Anaheim said captain Mikael Granlund is day-to-day with an upper-body injury and could sit out Friday against Boston. Granlund recorded an assist Tuesday against Calgary and opened the year on a six-game point streak. The Ducks are also dealing with injuries to Troy Terry, Ryan Poehling, and Cutter Gauthier.
Anaheim’s captain, Mikael Granlund, is being evaluated day by day because of an upper-body concern. The team has not said when the 34-year-old was hurt, though he appeared fine Tuesday versus Calgary, where he assisted on a goal and skated 20:52. That point extended his season-opening streak to six games, a franchise first.
Granlund has two goals and six assists for nine points in six outings, ranking second on the Ducks, while averaging 19:55 per game. Anaheim is also without Troy Terry (LTIR), Ryan Poehling (MCL sprain, six to eight weeks), and Cutter Gauthier (day-to-day, upper body). The Ducks have won four of six.
If Granlund misses time, Anaheim’s lineup, teammates, and fans may feel the effects. His absence could shift responsibilities to other forwards and test the team’s depth during a strong start. For supporters and the local market, uncertainty around a captain’s health may temper excitement, though a day-to-day label suggests the impact could be brief. Broader sports audiences may see another reminder of injury risk in a physical game.