Carney Expected Back in Lineup

Defenseman Keith Carney, out since Nov. 7 because of a broken bone in his right hand, probably will return to the lineup tonight against Columbus.

“The X-rays looked clean,” he said of a reexamination Wednesday. “I think as long as I wear some protection, like the soft cast I have used the past couple days, the risk should be low.”

The Ducks were 6-7-2-0 when Carney was injured and 3-10-2-2 in the 17 games since.

TONIGHT

vs. Columbus, 7:30, Fox Sports Net 2

Site--Arrowhead Pond.

Radio--XTRA (690).

Records--Ducks 9-17-4-2, Blue Jackets 8-18-5-1.

Record vs. Blue Jackets--0-1.

Update--Steve Shields will start in goal for the Ducks. Jean-Sebastien Giegure has allowed two goals in the three previous games.