Fedorov May Play Saturday

Mighty Duck center Sergei Fedorov hasn’t played in a game since the home opener Oct. 10 against Edmonton, but barring any more setbacks to his injured groin, the 35-year-old forward could be ready by Saturday in Phoenix.

Fedorov will sit out his 13th consecutive game today, but he participated in his first practice since aggravating his groin Oct. 16 during a morning skate.

After tonight, the Ducks have five days off before playing the Coyotes.

The Ducks will practice on three of those days.

“It will depend on how I feel in those practices,” Fedorov said.

Fedorov, who had one point in three games, appeared to pick up speed as he took several shifts in a three-on-three drill. Afterward, he said he felt tired but no pain.

“I just let it go,” he said. “I didn’t save [anything]. Right now, I’m going to stay the course and continue with my exercises and strengthen the groin. I’ve missed the game a lot.”

The schedule break also gives defenseman Sandis Ozolinsh time to recover from a cracked rib, but it appears that he will need more time before returning. Ozolinsh skated before practice but has not taken part in team drills.

“That’s an interesting one because he probably looks better and feels better than Sergei does, but that type of injury is something you can’t rush back from,” Duck Coach Randy Carlyle said.

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vs. Minnesota, 5 p.m., FSNW2

Site -- Arrowhead Pond.

Radio -- 1090.

Records -- Ducks 7-6-1-1, Wild 7-6-1-1.

Record vs. Wild -- 0-1.

Update -- The Ducks recalled minor-league enforcer Trevor Gillies from their affiliate in Portland, Maine, to replace left wing Kip Brennan, who will sit out his second consecutive game because of an injured left shoulder. Left wing Todd Fedoruk suffered a back strain in the third period Friday night against San Jose and is doubtful. Defense-oriented Minnesota won the season’s first meeting, 4-1, on Oct. 16 at St. Paul, Minn.

The Wild has given up 31 goals to rank third behind Ottawa and Detroit. “They definitely play differently with the lead,” Carlyle said. “You don’t want to fall behind. People say they’re strictly a defensive team, but they’re a strong forechecking hockey club.”

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