Wed 2/1/12 9:55 AM

Jason Blake didn't play on Tuesday because of a foot injury. Blake missed the Ducks' Tuesday morning skate, which ultimately led to Ducks coach Bruce Boudreau deciding to scratch him in the Ducks' first game since the All-Star break. "He could have played tonight," Boudreau said. "If this was just normal as the season goes, he's playing. But when you have a break of five and six days, you've got to have a good practice before you go." Blake was put on the injured reserve list, but the move is retroactive to January 24th, so he's eligible to return at any time.