Viktor Fasth G FA Wed 2/6/13 8:35 AM
Viktor Fasth
G FA
Viktor Fasth has been taking advantage of Jonas Hiller's early struggles.
Fasth has allowed just four goals in three starts. "He's doing a good job," Ducks coach Bruce Boudreau said. "He's doing what he's supposed to do and that's make coaches make tough decisions. Hilly is the guy that we've relied on. He played 73 games last year. But it's a real pleasant surprise what Viktor's doing." The question now is if Fasth's early success will translate into significantly more ice time. Hiller owners should hedge their bets by grabbing Fasth if he's available.
Viktor Fasth G FA Tue 2/5/13 5:17 AM
Viktor Fasth
G FA
Viktor Fasth made 25 saves and picked up his third straight victory in a 2-1 win over the San Jose Sharks.
The two-time Honken Trophy winner (awarded to the top goaltender in the Swedish Elite League) has quickly shown he belongs in the NHL, winning his first three career starts and only allowing four goals in those three games. Starter Jonas Hiller has struggled thus far, opening the door for the 30 year old rookie to steal some starts. Anaheim should ride the hot hand right now, and if you're in need of goaltending, so should you. Well worth picking up while it will only cost you a waiver pick up.
Viktor Fasth G FA Mon 2/4/13 5:33 PM
Viktor Fasth
G FA
Viktor Fasth will start in Monday's game.
Fasth is getting the nod after turning aside 26 of 27 shots in Anaheim's 3-1 victory on Monday. This will be just his third career start.
Viktor Fasth G FA Sat 2/2/13 2:45 AM
Viktor Fasth
G FA
Victor Fasth's NHL career is off to quite a start after earning his second straight victory in Anaheim's 3-1 win over the Wild.
In two starts this season, Fasth is 2-0 with a .938 save percentage and 1.44 goals against average.
Viktor Fasth G FA Fri 2/1/13 4:47 PM
Viktor Fasth
G FA
Viktor Fasth will play between the pipes on Friday.
Fasth impressed Ducks coach Bruce Boudreau with his performance in his NHL debut on Saturday. He kicked out 19 of 21 shots in a 3-2 shootout victory over Nashville.
Viktor Fasth G FA Mon 1/28/13 6:23 AM
Viktor Fasth
G FA
Goaltender Viktor Fasth impressed coach Bruce Boudreau with his first NHL start on Saturday.
The Ducks won 3-2 as the 30-year-old made his NHL debut after a long career in the Swedish Elite League. "He was just calm as a cucumber," Boudreau said. "I've never been a goalie and never want to be one. That's the demeanor they have to have to be successful. I thought even in the shootout, it was like, 'I'll have a cup of coffee and wait for the guy to come down.' He was pretty relaxed. And he made two really big saves there. That's good. It was a great debut for him. Hopefully he'll keep it up." Hiller is definitely the number one goalie in Anaheim but Fasth will continue to get the occasional start if he plays as well as he did Saturday.
Viktor Fasth G FA Sun 1/27/13 3:11 AM
Viktor Fasth
G FA
Viktor Fasth earned his first victory of the year in his first start of the season as the Ducks downed the Predators 3-2 in a shootout Saturday night.
Fasth made 20 saves in the win and stopped all 3 Predator forwards in the shootout.
Viktor Fasth G FA Mon 1/21/13 12:44 AM
Viktor Fasth
G FA
The Anaheim Ducks have recalled goaltender Viktor Fasth from the Norfolk Admirals of the AHL.
Fasth was sent down earlier in the week in order to get some playing time before rejoining the Ducks and taking his spot as Jonas Hiller's backup.
Viktor Fasth G FA Tue 1/15/13 5:30 AM
Viktor Fasth
G FA
The Anaheim Ducks have sent goaltender Viktor Fasth to Norfolk of the AHL.
Although surprising, fantasy players should see this move as temporary as the Ducks want Fasth, who has been out since November with groin and hip problems, to be the backup to Jonas Hiller. They want Fasth to get some game action and since their farm team in Norfolk play on Tuesday, Anaheim thought it would be a good move to send the 30-year-old down. Look for Fasth to return to Anaheim after the game although the Ducks could leave him down through the weekend to get in a couple of more games.