Mark Fistric participated on a regular pairing at morning skate and looks set to enter the lineup Wednesday against the Sabres, Eric Stephens of the Orange County Register reports.

Fistric participated on a regular pairing at morning skate and looks set to enter the lineup Wednesday against the Sabres, Eric Stephens of the Orange County Register reports.

Analysis:

A healthy scratch for the Ducks' first six games, Fistric will ready himself for his season debut, which comes just days after coach Bruce Boudreau hinted that he wanted to get the blueliner into the lineup. He's projected to see limited minutes on the Ducks' third pairing with Clayton Stoner, before reprising his role as the club's seventh defenseman thereafter.