The Ducks come to Boston - for the first time since Oct. 2019, a night when David Pastrnak potted four goals - a bit banged up with forwards Adam Henrique, Sonny Milano, and Max Jones on injured reserve. Josh Manson and Anthony Stolarz remain in COVID-19 protocol. Leading scorer Troy Terry (22 goals, 36 points in 38 games) and Cam Fowler came out of protocol over the weekend, though their status for Monday's game is unknown.
Anaheim coach Dallas Eakins is also in COVID-19 protocol, leaving former Bruins assistant coach Geoff Ward as the man in charge behind the bench for the Ducks on Monday night.
The Ducks are coming off a 5-1 win over Tampa Bay on Friday night behind 32 saves from All-Star netminder John Gibson. Anaheim (20-16-7, 47 points), which is kicking off a five-game road trip, is tied for second in the Pacific Division.
In addition to Terry, who was voted into the All-Star Game via the 'Last Men In' ballot last week, the Ducks have also received a boost from talented second-year forward Trevor Zegras, who has impressed with his creativity and skill and boasts a line of 10-19-29 in 37 games.
"There's a little bit more of an appetite for that," Cassidy said of Zegras' memorable assist from behind the net earlier this season. "Players have that ability to do some unique things. I'm sure you'll see more and more of those types of plays…as hockey fans, I think you applaud those plays. Hopefully we don't get burned by it."