Kris Russell will miss Tuesday's game against the Ducks due to a lower-body injury, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Russell will miss Tuesday's game against the Ducks due to a lower-body injury, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Analysis:

Russell's injury wasn't publicized during the Flames' morning skate, making his absence from Tuesday's lineup something of a surprise. Raphael Diaz will step in to cover Russell's spot on the team's blue line.