Kesler (undisclosed) will play Tuesday's game versus the Kings, Eric Stephens of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

After posting four points (three goals, one assist) in the first four games of the year, Kesler's been brutal with zero points and a minus-6 rating in the last eight contests. He's still logging substantial power-play minutes, so he'll look to turn it around against a cross-town rival.

Kesler (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision for Tuesday's matchup with the Kings, Helene Elliott of the Los Angeles Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kesler appeared to be fine against the Blue Jackets on Sunday, logging a healthy 20:29 of ice time, so it isn't clear when he sustained his undisclosed injury. The 34-year-old pivot's status for Tuesday's contest should be confirmed once Anaheim takes the ice for pregame warmups.

Kesler (hip) has been cleared and will return to the lineup Wednesday against the Coyotes.

EDGE Analysis

The team has yet to reveal the lines for the contest, but Kesler will presumably see plenty of ice time in his return to action after missing the first three regular-season games. He should also see time on the power play, though it will have a different look without both Corey Perry (knee) and Ryan Getzlaf (lower body).

Kesler (hip) has yet to receive medical clearance and should be considered a game-time decision versus Arizona on Wednesday, per Elliott Teaford of the Orange County Register.

EDGE Analysis

Once Kesler is given the all-clear to hit the ice, the team will need to activate him off injured reserve and make a corresponding roster move, which could come in the form of placing Ryan Getzlaf (lower body) on IR or sending a player down to the minors.

Kesler (hip) is currently designated as a non-roster IR player, per the NHL's official media site.

EDGE Analysis

Kesler was limited to light skating and taking a bit of contact in training camp, though there's no clear timeline for his return to action.

Kesler (hip) skated with his teammates in practice Sunday, Elliott Teaford of The Orange County Register reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kesler continues to show progress, despite reports from last May going so far as suggesting that he could miss the entire 2018-19 campaign. The skilled two-way pivot has been taking light contact and performing 5-on-5 drills, but the real test will be seeing how well he holds up when faced with a full-contact session.

Kesler (hip) participated in 5-on-5 drills and took some light contact Friday, Eric Stephens of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kesler won't be available for Opening Night against the Sharks on Wednesday, but the fact that he is taking on more and more at practice is a good sign he should be ready sooner rather than later. Once the veteran is given the all-clear, he figures to slot into a top-six role for the Ducks.

Kesler (hip) -- who is not expected to be ready for Opening Night -- has not been cleared for contact yet, Eric Stephens of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kesler's outlook seems to get bleaker and bleaker as more time passes, as it would seem he not only will miss Opening Night, but could be out awhile. Until the team provides a more definitive timeline, the all-star center should probably be considered out indefinitely and will likely be placed on injured reserve once roster limits go into effect.

Kesler (hip) is not expected to be in the lineup Opening Night against the Sharks on Oct. 3, Eric Stephens of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kesler is not yet cleared for contact, which will limit his ability to get up to speed for the start of the season. General manager Bob Murray didn't provide a specific timeline for when the all-star center might be able to return to the lineup, but also isn't going to try to rush Kesler back into the lineup.

Ducks captain Ryan Getzlaf is looking forward to seeing Kesler (hip) in training camp, Eric Stephens of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

A report from May suggested that Kesler could be in danger of missing the entire 2018-19 campaign due to hip trouble, but Getzlaf explained that Kesler can't be expected to know how his body will hold up until he gets "into a game or a physical situation." Kesler, a fantastic two-way center, was limited to 44 games last year, adding eight goals, six assists and a minus-4 rating to go along with 71 hits and 38 blocked shots.