Ducks' Brandon Montour: Projected to play Friday

Montour (elbow) is expected to play Friday against Columbus.

Montour is expected to reprise his role skating on the Ducks' second pairing and first power-play unit. The 23-year-old blueliner's owners should plan on slotting him back into their lineups immediately, as he's been productive this campaign, notching six goals and 13 points in 24 contests.