Francois Beauchemin: (Illness) Will Return Thursday

Beauchemin (illness) will return to the Ducks' lineup Thursday against the Canucks.

Analysis:

Beauchemin was hospitalized with a case of the mumps dating back to Nov. 8. He was targeting Thursday as a potential return date, and it appears that will be confirmed. Through 15 games this season, Beauchemin has four assists and a plus-2 rating, averaging 22:51 of ice time.