Gudas posted an assist, four hits and two PIM in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Stars.

EDGE Analysis

Gudas helped out on Chris Kreider's opening goal in the second period. The 35-year-old Gudas had gone seven games without a point and missed two contests in that span due to an illness. The defenseman is at nine points, 41 shots on net, 116 hits, 58 blocked shots, 22 PIM and a minus-4 rating over 33 appearances. He's on pace to finish in the 16-18 point range that he's landed in for each of the last four years.

Gudas (illness) will be back in the lineup Friday versus Minnesota, Derek Lee of The Hockey News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Gudas missed a pair of games with the illness. He has one goal, seven assists, 94 hits and 49 blocked shots across 27 outings this season. Drew Helleson is slated to be the odd-man out of the lineup with the return of Gudas.

Gudas (illness) won't play against Tampa Bay on Wednesday, Zach Cavanagh of The Sporting Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Gudas will miss his second straight game, and it's unclear if he will be ready to play against Minnesota on Friday. He has compiled one goal, seven assists, 35 shots on net, 49 blocked shots and 94 hits across 27 appearances this season.

Gudas (illness) won't play against San Jose on Monday, according to Zach Cavanagh of The Sporting Tribune.

EDGE Analysis

Gudas will miss at least one game after being absent from Monday's morning skate. He has registered one goal, seven assists, 35 shots on net, 49 blocked shots and 94 hits across 27 appearances this season. Pavel Mintyukov will replace Gudas in Monday's lineup, while Drew Helleson will remain in the fold after it appeared as though he would be a healthy scratch based on Sunday's practice.

Gudas posted an assist, two shots on goal and five hits in Friday's 8-3 loss to the Stars.

EDGE Analysis

Gudas set up Ryan Poehling's first-period tally. This ended a five-game slump for Gudas, who has four helpers, 35 hits, 12 blocked shots and an even plus-minus rating over 10 contests in December. For the season, the veteran defenseman is at seven points, 34 shots on net, 84 hits, 40 blocked shots and a minus-3 rating over 24 appearances.

Gudas scored a goal on two shots, added five PIM, doled out five hits and went plus-3 in Wednesday's 4-3 win over the Bruins.

EDGE Analysis

This was Gudas' second game back in the lineup since he recovered from a lower-body injury. The 35-year-old defenseman got his first goal of the year, putting the Ducks ahead 2-0 early in the first period. He's at three points, 11 shots on net, 32 hits, 15 blocked shots, seven PIM and a minus-2 rating over nine appearances. Expect Gudas to be steady in the physical categories, though he could struggle to produce offense regularly even with the Ducks' improved scoring numbers this year.

Gudas (lower body) was activated from injured reserve but won't suit up Saturday versus the Wild, per Alexis Downie of Ducks Stream.

EDGE Analysis

Gudas must be healthy enough to play to be activated, but the Ducks will give Ian Moore at least one more chance in the lineup. Once he checks back in, Gudas is likely to occupy a bottom-four role.

Gudas (lower body) has been placed on IR by the Ducks, according to the NHL Media Site.

EDGE Analysis

Gudas has missed the last seven games for the Ducks with a lower-body injury, but he has just recently been placed on IR. The 35-year-old can come off at any time, but his return doesn't feel imminent. In the seven games he has appeared in, Gudas has two assists and is a minus-5 while averaging 15:35 of ice time per game.

Gudas (lower body) remains day-to-day, but he hasn't resumed practicing with the Ducks, Derek Lee of The Hockey News reports Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Gudas hasn't been in the lineup since Oct. 23, and if he isn't practicing yet, then his return presumably isn't imminent. He has two assists, 23 hits and 12 blocks in seven appearances this season. When Gudas is ready to return, he will likely serve on the third pairing, which might push Ian Moore out of the lineup.

Gudas (lower body) won't play Tuesday versus the Panthers, Derek Lee of The Hockey News reports.

EDGE Analysis

This will be Gudas' fifth straight absence. It's unclear if he'll be available for the Ducks' upcoming two-game road trip with stops in Dallas on Thursday and Vegas on Saturday. Ian Moore remains in the lineup on the third pairing while Gudas recovers.