The Anaheim Ducks have lost arguably their best player over the past three months, as the team announced goalie Frederik Andersen has suffered a concussion.
Andersen was hurt during Wednesday's game against the Calgary Flames. He was pulled after allowing three goals on five shots in 11 minutes of action in relief of John Gibson, who was pulled after a collision with defenseman Hampus Lindholm.
The 26-year-old has suffered just one regulation loss in 23 appearances since Jan. 1, recording a pair of shutouts to help the Ducks battle for first in the Pacific Division. Gibson will take the reins in the Anaheim crease, and Anton Khudobin has been recalled from the AHL's San Diego Gulls.
The team also announced the loss of a pair of forwards, as David Perron, who was hurt during a March 20 game against the Winnipeg Jets, will miss four-to-six weeks with a separated right shoulder. Meanwhile, Rickard Rakell will miss a week of action due to appendicitis.
Perron: "I know we've announced a timeline, but I want to beat it. I feel good and the rehab is going well. I'm in the gym every day."
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They will also be without Lindholm for Friday's game against the Vancouver Canucks due to illness.
"We have a lot of guys in here who can step up and take advantage of this opportunity," said Ducks leading goal-scorer Corey Perry.
The team also recalled forward Chris Wagner from the AHL, and signed him to a two-year contract extension.
