Dumoulin has been traded before — but not at the deadline. The uncertainty is affecting him even as the Ducks climb the standings.

NHL Trade Deadline rapidly approaches, the one thing teams hope to avoid is injury. Whether they are buyers or sellers, a healthy roster is key to maximizing your trade values at the deadline. This is why a recent rash of injuries is disrupting deadline plans for teams like the Anaheim Ducks,

Brian Dumoulin stands out as one of the Anaheim Ducks' most likely trade chips, heading towards the NHL trade deadline.

Frank Vatrano, Cutter Gauthier and Ryan Strome scored in the second period and the surging Anaheim Ducks beat the Vancouver Canucks 5-2 for their fifth consecutive home victory.

With 28 games left, starting with matchups this weekend in Boston and Detroit, the Ducks strive for their first postseason berth since 2018.

Cutter Gauthier scores twice, including a game-tying goal in final minute, but Ducks’ rally falls short in a 5-4 loss to Detroit.

Henri Jokiharju scored 9:31 into the third period to give the Buffalo Sabres a 3-2 win against the Anaheim Ducks.