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.

Vatrano scored a goal and added two hits in Saturday's 4-3 overtime win over the Golden Knights.

EDGE Analysis

Vatrano scored for the second time in the last four games. Those are his only two goals of the season, though it's better production than the one assist he had in all of October. The 31-year-old is at three points, 26 shots on net, 35 hits, nine blocked shots and a minus-7 rating through 14 contests in a bottom-six role. Fantasy managers can look elsewhere until Vatrano is in a more prominent spot in the lineup.

Vatrano scored a goal and added two hits in Sunday's 4-1 win over the Devils.

EDGE Analysis

Vatrano's goal at 14:24 of the first period stood as the game-winner. It was also his first tally of the year, as the 31-year-old has had a tough time getting his offense going. That's resulted in him dropping to the fourth line lately -- he's been under 13 minutes of ice time in five straight games. The veteran forward is at two points, 23 shots on net, 31 hits, eight blocked shots and a minus-7 rating through 11 appearances. Vatrano's production typically benefits from all-around volume, and that will be hard to accumulate while his usage is limited.

Vatrano notched an assist, three shots on goal, four hits and a minus-2 rating in Thursday's 7-5 win over the Bruins.

EDGE Analysis

The helper was Vatrano's first point through seven games. It's been a tough start to the season for the 31-year-old, as he's been confined to a middle-six role, but his production has fallen off in favor of the Ducks' burgeoning young core. In addition to the assist, Vatrano has 16 shots on net, 25 hits, four blocked shots, nine PIM and a minus-7 rating. Unless he can improve on his 13:08 average ice time, it'll be difficult for the veteran forward to record a fourth straight 40-point campaign.