Vatrano scored an empty-net goal on two shots and went plus-2 in Wednesday's 5-1 win over the Islanders.

EDGE Analysis

Vatrano returned from a 22-game absence due to a shoulder injury and was able to get right back on the scoresheet. Prior to the injury, he had gone nine contests without a goal, adding 14 shots on net and two assists in that span. Vatrano has had a down year with just seven points, 70 shots, 67 hits, 36 PIM and a minus-8 rating over 39 appearances. It's possible he will tone down his physical play to protect the shoulder as well, which reduces his fantasy potential overall.

Vatrano (shoulder) was activated off injured reserve by the Ducks on Wednesday, per the NHL media site.

EDGE Analysis

Following a 22-game absence, Vatrano appears ready to return to the lineup against the Islanders on Wednesday. Over 38 appearances before his injury, he recorded three goals, three assists, 67 hits, 36 PIM and 24 blocked shots while averaging 12:21 of ice time.

Vatrano (shoulder) will not be in the lineup for Sunday's home game against the Flames, according to Zach Cavanagh of The Sporting Tribune.

EDGE Analysis

Vatrano will miss his 21st consecutive game Sunday and remains on injured reserve. The Massachusetts native practiced Saturday, so he's seemingly nearing a return to game action. The Ducks' next game is at home against the Avalanche on Tuesday.

Vatrano (shoulder) is expected to miss the next six weeks, the team announced Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Vatrano probably won't return before the Olympic break, based on that timetable. Nikita Nesterenko should get an opportunity to play regularly while Vatrano is recovering. The 31-year-old Vatrano has three goals, six points, 36 PIM, 67 hits and 24 blocks in 38 outings in 2025-26.

Vatrano (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Wednesday, per the NHL media site.

EDGE Analysis

Vatrano will miss his second straight game Wednesday versus Tampa Bay, and he isn't eligible to return Friday versus Minnesota. The 31-year-old forward has three goals, six points, 36 PIM, 67 hits and 24 blocks in 38 outings in 2025-26. Nikita Nesterenko is likely to play regularly during Vatrano's absence.

Vatrano (upper body) will miss Monday's game against San Jose, per Zach Cavanagh of The Sporting Tribune.

EDGE Analysis

Vatrano is still being evaluated, so his timetable isn't known yet. Nikita Nesterenko is projected to draw into the lineup Monday due to Vatrano's absence, and Nesterenko might start playing regularly if Vatrano ends up needing to spend a significant amount of time focused on recovery. The 31-year-old Vatrano has three goals, six points, 36 PIM and 67 hits in 38 outings in 2025-26.

Vatrano sustained an apparent upper-body injury Saturday versus the Kings, but there was no update on his status after the game, Andrew Knoll of the L.A. Daily News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Vatrano didn't play after crashing into the boards. The 31-year-old should be considered day-to-day ahead of Monday's game against the Sharks, though Knoll notes Vatrano didn't look too bad after Saturday's contest.

Vatrano (face) is expected to be in the lineup versus the Islanders on Thursday, Derek Lee of The Hockey News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Vatrano took a puck to the face Tuesday versus the Penguins and didn't finish that contest. The 31-year-old is not expected to miss any additional time and will occupy a bottom-six role for the Ducks in Thursday's game.

Vatrano took a puck to the face and didn't finish Tuesday's game versus the Penguins, Seth Rorabaugh of Tribune-Review Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

There was no update on Vatrano's status after the game. If the 31-year-old misses time, Nikita Nesterenko or Jansen Harkins could get a chance to play on the fourth line as soon as Thursday versus the Islanders.

Vatrano scored a goal on six shots and went plus-2 in Sunday's 7-1 win over the Blackhawks.

EDGE Analysis

Vatrano snapped a nearly month-long drought with his tally. He racked up 22 shots on net, 26 hits and a minus-6 rating over the 14 game slump following his Nov. 8 goal versus the Golden Knights. The 31-year-old's usage has slipped as the Ducks' young players have seized larger roles quickly this year. Vatrano is at three goals, one assist, 54 shots on net, 62 hits, 18 PIM, 17 blocked shots and a minus-11 rating over 29 contests, mainly in a bottom-six role.