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Ducks' Ryan Kesler: Ready for Tuesday's game

After posting four points (three goals, one assist) in the first four games of the year, Kesler's been brutal with zero points and a minus-6 rating in the last eight contests. He's still logging substantial power-play minutes, so he'll look to turn it around against the crosstown rival.

Ducks' Ryan Kesler: Game-time call against LA

Kesler appeared to be fine against the Blue Jackets on Sunday, logging a healthy 20:29 of ice time, so it isn't clear when he sustained his undisclosed injury. The 34-year-old pivot's status for Tuesday's contest should be confirmed once Anaheim takes the ice for pregame warmups.

Ducks' Ryan Kesler: Posts two goals in victory

The power-play score came with six seconds remaining in the first period, and Kesler tallied the first goal of the second period as well. A season after scoring just eight goals and 14 points in 44 games, it's great to see Kesler off to a strong start. He has three goals and five points in four games.

Ducks' Ryan Kesler: Works with Rakell in practice

Kesler, who has been battling chronic hip trouble, made his highly anticipated return four games into the season. A proven scorer who also sticks to the opposition like glue, Kesler potted an even-strength goal in his season debut against the Coyotes on Wednesday, finishing out the 3-2 shootout home loss with 16:54 of ice time. Settling in on the second line with Rakell and Andrew Cogliano is an important step for Kesler, as the third line is actually comprised of three rookies, albeit a promising bunch in Isac Lundestrom, Sam Steel and Keifer Sherwood.

Ducks' Ryan Kesler: Scores in 2018 debut

It's good to see Kesler back in action after missing three games to start the season with complications from last year's hip surgery. The veteran forward managed just eight goals and 14 points in 44 games during the 2017-18 campaign, but those numbers should look much better if he's back to full health this season.