News:Viktor Fasth played through a strained lower abdominal muscle and was only at "80 percent" at the end of the season, Eric Stephens of the Orange County Register reports.
Analysis: It was impressive enough that Viktor Fasth was able to post a 15-6 record with a 2.18 goals-against average and a .921 save percentage as a rookie, but the fact that he was able to do it all at less than full strength is impressive. The offseason should give him enough time to replenish, which may lead to even better numbers next season.
News:Viktor Fasth stopped 26 of 30 shots on goal during the Ducks' 5-3 loss to the Coyotes on Saturday.
Analysis:Viktor Fasth's less than stellar performance on Saturday combined with Hiller's high level of play in his last two games as a starter, hurts Fasth's chances of starting when the Ducks' begin the playoffs.
News:Viktor Fasth will start Saturday's regular season finale against Phoenix, the Orange County Register's Eric Stephens reports.
Analysis: The Ducks have been riding the hot hand all season, so a strong performance Saturday could help Viktor Fasth to see more playing time once the playoffs begin.
News:Viktor Fasth stopped 24 of 24 shots on goal as the Ducks shut out the Oilers on Monday.
Analysis:Viktor Fasth's shutout was an excellent way for him to bounce back after losing his last two games as a starter. This performance gives Fasth the 10th-best save percentage of any goalie in the NHL this season.
News:Viktor Fasth will be in goal for Monday's game against the Oilers.
Analysis:Viktor Fasth will be back on the ice after sitting out the last two games in favor of Jonas Hiller. The Oilers are 1-7 over their last eight games - and have scored more than one goal just twice over that span - so fantasy owners should be optimistic about seeing a strong outing from Fasth on Monday night.
News:Viktor Fasth will back up Jonas Hiller during Sunday's game against the Oilers, Eric Stephens of the Orange County Register reports.
Analysis:Viktor Fasth was a full participant during Sunday's morning skate, so he appears to be over any minor injury he may have been dealing with. He is expected to start Monday against the Oilers but nothing has been confirmed yet.
News:Analysis: Jonas Hiller, who has split time with Viktor Fasth in goal this season, will get the start Friday. Fasth has not been ruled out for the game, so check back later for further updates.
News:Viktor Fasth stopped 24 of 27 shots in the Ducks' 3-2 overtime loss to the Blue Jackets on Wednesday.
Analysis: Wednesday's game is Viktor Fasth's second straight loss as a starter and his second straight game with a save percentage of less than .900.
News:Viktor Fasth will start in net when the Ducks take on the Blue Jackets on Wednesday, the Orange County Register reports.
Analysis:Viktor Fasth is 14-5-1 this season with a .922 save-percentage and a 2.16 GAA, but will face a Blue Jackets team that is desperate to grab one of the last playoff spots in the Western Conference.
News:Viktor Fasth is in line to start Wednesday's game against the Blue Jackets, Eric Stephens of the Orange County Register reports.
Analysis:Viktor Fasth was the first goalie off the ice after Wednesday's morning skate, so it's likely he will be in goal Wednesday night. Fasth owns a 1.85 GAA in April and will be playing one of the league's lowest scoring teams, so he should be a good bet for success Wednesday night.
News:Viktor Fasth took a tough loss Saturday as the Ducks dropped a 2-1 decision to Los Angeles. He allowed two goals -- one on a Kings power play -- on 18 shots (.889).
Analysis: Sometimes you lose even when you play well. The Anaheim crease is definitely a committee arrangement, but Viktor Fasth (14-5-1) has a slight edge over Jonas Hiller right now based on their recent play.
News:Viktor Fasth will start in goal against the Kings on Saturday, the Orange County Register's Eric Stephens reports.
Analysis: No surprise here, as Jonas Hiller got the start Wednesday and was eventually spelled by Viktor Fasth after allowing four goals.
News:Viktor Fasth came in to relieve Jonas Hiller after two periods in the Ducks' loss to the Oilers on Wednesday.
Analysis: Hiller allowed four goals on 16 shots, but Viktor Fasth managed to stop all 12 shots he saw in the third period.
News:Viktor Fasth stopped 35 of 38 shots in the Ducks' 4-3 shootout win over the Kings on Sunday.
Analysis: Despite Viktor Fasth's save percentage of .921 in Sunday's game, the fact that he has now started four games in a row makes it likely that the Ducks will give Jonas Hiller a chance to start the team's next game on Monday.
News:Viktor Fasth is slated to start Sunday's game against the Kings, Eric Stephens of the Orange County Register reports
Analysis:Viktor Fasth, who will be making his fourth straight start for the Ducks on Sunday, will backed up by Jonas Hiller, who is feeling better after having dealt with a bout with the flu of late.
News:Viktor Fasth stopped 22 of 25 shots in the Ducks' 3-1 loss to the Stars on Friday.
Analysis: Despite Friday's loss, it should be noted that Viktor Fasth had a save percentage of approximately .934 during the Ducks' three-game-long series in Dallas.
News:Viktor Fasth will start Friday's game against the Stars, Eric Stephens of the Orange County Register reports.
Analysis:Viktor Fasth has looked very solid so far during this series in Dallas, stopping 49 of 51 shots to win both games.
News:Viktor Fasth stopped 23 of 25 shots in the Ducks' Wednesday 5-2 win over the Stars.
Analysis:Viktor Fasth has looked dominant as he's won the last two games he has started in. Since Fasth has allowed only two goals during the Ducks' current trip to Dallas, the team may decide to keep him in net when they end their series against the Stars on Friday.
News:Viktor Fasth is on track to start Wednesday's game against the Stars, Eric Stephens of the Orange County Register reports.
Analysis:Viktor Fasth will get another crack at the Stars on Wednesday, after stopping 26 shots against them in Monday's 4-0 win.
News:Viktor Fasth stopped all 26 shots on goal during the Ducks' 4-0 win in Dallas on Monday.
Analysis: This showing by Viktor Fasth against the 13th highest scoring team in the NHL could go a long way towards getting his confidence back after losing his last two games as a starter. After this performance, Fasth will now have one of the top 10 save percentages in the NHL.
News:Viktor Fasth will start in goal Monday against the Stars, Eric Stephens of the Orange County Register reports.
Analysis:Viktor Fasth will get the start in the second of back-to-back games Monday while Jonas Hiller heads to the bench.
News:Viktor Fasth gave up four goals on 38 shots in a loss to the Sharks on Monday.
Analysis:Viktor Fasth has given up at least three goals in four of his last five starts, although his other game was a shutout. However, on the season he has a .920 save percentage and a 2.27 GAA, both of which are strong, though he's now ceding more and more starts to a healthy Jonas Hiller.
News:Viktor Fasth will be between the pipes for Monday's game against the Sharks, Eric Stephens of the Orange County Register reports.
Analysis:Viktor Fasth will get the nod Monday so that Jonas Hiller will not have to go back-to-back after starting Sunday's game. Hiller has regained his job as the Ducks' primary netminder, but with a heavy schedule this week, Fasth could make another start Friday or Sunday.
News:Viktor Fasth, who started the game, played just over 23 minutes in Friday's loss to Detroit, allowing three goals on 11 shots.
Analysis: Look for Viktor Fasth to bounce back in his next start but things did not go well for him on Friday, as the Ducks were blitzed by Detroit. Fasth and teammate Jonas Hiller figure to continue sharing the starts for Anaheim as the season progresses.
News:Viktor Fasth is in line to start Friday's game against the Wings, Eric Stephens of the Orange County Register reports.
Analysis:Viktor Fasth, who has won his last two starts, is on track to return to the Anaheim net Friday after giving way to Jonas Hiller in Wednesday's win over the Hawks.
News:Viktor Fasth gave up three goals on 35 shots in a victory over the Sharks on Monday night.
Analysis: With the win, the rookie improved to 11-1-1 for the season. The surprisingly effective tandem of Viktor Fasth and Jonas Hiller has boosted the surprising Ducks into first in the Pacific Division. Injuries have played a role in the workload split thus far, so it will be interesting to see how playing time breaks out when the Ducks have both goaltenders healthy.
News:Viktor Fasth (upper body) is slated to start Monday's game against the Sharks, Eric Stephens of the Orange County Register reports.
Analysis: The start will be the first for Viktor Fasth since he was hurt during the Ducks' morning skate this past Tuesday.
News:Viktor Fasth, who had been slated to start Tuesday's game against the Wild, is now dealing with an upper-body injury, Eric Stephens of the Orange County Register reports.
Analysis: As a result, Jonas Hiller will get the start Tuesday in place of Viktor Fasth, whom we will consider day-to-day until more info comes out about his injury.
News:Viktor Fasth is slated to start Tuesday's game against the Wild, Eric Stephens of the Orange County Register reports.
Analysis:Viktor Fasth, who notched his second shutout of the season back on Friday, will return to the Ducks' net Tuesday, sporting a spiffy 10-1-1 record with a 1.92 GAA and .929 save percentage overall.
News:Viktor Fasth turned away all 29 shots he faced in Friday's win over Calgary, notching his second shutout of the season.
Analysis:Viktor Fasth still has a modest two losses on the season in 13 contests with a goals-against average of 1.92 with two shutouts. Fasth has been sharing starts with Jonas Hiller since the latter returned from injury and remains a good option to use when you know he's starting. Fasth's presence on one of the NHL's hottest teams ensures he will deliver solid numbers for his owners.
News:Viktor Fasth will start Friday's game against the Flames, Eric Stephens of the Orange County Register reports.
Analysis: Jonas Hiller will return to the bench after starting the team's last two games. Viktor Fasth is 9-1-1 with a 2.08 GAA so far this season, and he'll look to get back on the right track after surrendering nine goals in his last three starts.
News:Viktor Fasth made 33 saves in Saturday's 5-4 shootour loss to the Coyotes. He allowed just one goal in the shootout.
Analysis: He's only lost once in regulation and once in a shootout against nine wins. Unfortunately, those two losses have come in his last three starts. We're not worried just yet, but there may be a measure of fatigue setting in. Keep an eye on this.
News:Viktor Fasth will start Saturday's game against Phoenix, according to the Coyotes' official Twitter feed.
Analysis:Viktor Fasth will be between the pipes Saturday for the Ducks' fifth game in the past seven days.
News:Viktor Fasth stopped 20-of-21 shots in a win over Nashville on Wednesday night.
Analysis: A three-goal first period opened up a significant lead for Viktor Fasth, who is now 9-1-0 with a shutout over his first 10 NHL starts after a loss Monday to the Kings.
News:Viktor Fasth is in line to start Wednesday's game against the Predators, Eric Stephens of the Orange County Register reports.
Analysis:Viktor Fasth, will try to bounce back Wednesday after suffering his first loss of the season Monday against the Kings, surrendering four goals on 24 shots in the process.
News:Viktor Fasth ceded four goals on 24 shots in a loss to the Kings on Monday.
Analysis: This is Viktor Fasth's first lost this season, but he's still going to get plenty of starts. He's a bit of an unknown quality still, but he's down enough to merit spot starting at the very least.
News:Viktor Fasth will start Monday's game against the Kings, Eric Stephens of the Orange County Register reports.
Analysis:Viktor Fasth gave way to Jonas Hiller on Sunday, but he'll return to the Anaheim net Monday, marking his first start for the Ducks since February 16.
News:Viktor Fasth has signed a two-year extension with the Ducks, the Orange County Register reports.
Analysis: The 30-year-old Swedish goaltender is a perfect 8-0-0 in the first eight starts of his NHL career and continues to shine as he fills in for the injured Jonas Hiller. The deal is worth $5.8 million and it will keep Viktor Fasth under contract through the 2014-15 season.
News:Viktor Fasth made 32 saves through overtime and allowed just a single goal in the shootout to lift the Ducks to a 3-2 victory over the Predators on Saturday.
Analysis: He remains perfect on the season with an 8-0-0 record, including 4-0 in shootouts. Stick in the spurs and enjoy the ride.
News:Viktor Fasth is in goal Saturday against the Predators, the Orange County Register reports.
Analysis:Viktor Fasth has rolled to a 7-0-0 start while sporting a sparkling 1.78 GAA and 93.2 save percentage. Continue to ride Fasth while he remains on fire.
News:Viktor Fasth stopped 26 of 28 shots in Friday's win over Detroit, earning him his seventh victory on the season.
Analysis: He's allowed two goals in each of his last two starts, and save for a five-goals against effort against St. Louis earlier in the week, he's been outstanding as he has essentially pushed Jonas Hiller out of a job. Viktor Fasth has been a revelation in the Anaheim crease as the Ducks are one of the Western Conference's top squads.
News:Viktor Fasth will make his third straight start in net in Friday's game against the Red Wings, NHL.com reports.
Analysis:Viktor Fasth is filling in for the injured starter Jonas Hiller and has performed very well. On the season, Fasth has a 6-0-0 record with a 1.74 GAA and .933 save percentage. While it is tough with Hiller out, Fasth has kept the Ducks strong defensively in their hot start this season.
News:Viktor Fasth made 28 saves and then stopped two of the three shootout attempts he faced to beat the Blackhawks on Tuesday night. "It was pretty much a test for us to see where we stand," Fasth said to the Orange County Register. "I think we showed ourselves that we are a really good team and we can beat every team in the league."
Analysis:Viktor Fasth has been one of the great early stories of the NHL - a 30-year-old rookie at the fore of one of the best teams in the Western Conference. He may not fade away anytime soon.
News:Viktor Fasth is expected to start Tuesday's game against the Hawks, Eric Stephens of the Orange County Register reports.
Analysis:Viktor Fasth allowed five goals to St. Louis on Saturday, but it looks like he will be back in the Ducks' net Tuesday, with Jonas Hiller dealing with a lower-body injury.
News:Viktor Fasth made 26 saves through overtime in a 6-5 shootout win over the Blues on Saturday night.
Analysis: He certainly wasn't stellar, but then again, neither team put up any kind of defensive show. He'll remain between the pipes as long as Jonas Hiller is on the shelf and could deliver decent fantasy value, this game aside.
News:Viktor Fasth, who relieved an injured Jonas Hiller (lower body) on Friday night, will get the start in goal on Saturday when the Ducks face the Blues, reports Ducks' analyst Dan Wood.
Analysis:Viktor Fasth did a nice job on Friday, stopping 11-of-12 shots over the final two periods and could be in line for additional starts in the future. While the severity of Hiller's injury is not yet known, Fasth had been pushing him for playing time anyway. Stay tuned to see how this one develops, but we recommend you grab him if he's available.
News:Viktor Fasth turned away all but one of the 12 shots he faced Friday in relief of Jonas Hiller (lower body), playing the game's final two periods.
Analysis:Viktor Fasth had been pushing Hiller for playing time while Hiller was healthy; this injury could be the opening Fasth needs to secure even more starts on the heels of his shutout against Colorado on Wednesday. Snag him now if he's available.
News:Viktor Fasth stopped all 31 shots he faced Wednesday night to record his first NHL shutout.
Analysis: With the victory, Viktor Fasth is now 4-0 through his first four starts in the NHL, and continuing his push to take on a significant share of the workload from Jonas Hiller.
News:Viktor Fasth will start in goal Wednesday against the Avalanche, Eric Stephens of the Orange County Reigster reports.
Analysis:Viktor Fasth will look to begin his NHL career with four straight wins with a victory over Colorado on Wednesday.
News: Eric Stephens of the Orange County Register indicates that Viktor Fasth is in line to start Wednesday's game against the Avs.
Analysis:Viktor Fasth is coming off a strong effort Monday against San Jose that saw him stop 25-of-26 shots en route to becoming the first goalie in Ducks history to win his first three NHL starts.
News:Viktor Fasth made 25 saves on 26 shots in a win against the Sharks on Monday.
Analysis:Viktor Fasth may be a 30-year-old rookie, but he had a good track record overseas, and so far in his NHL career he's picked up three wins in three starts and played well in all three contests. He's earning some extra time from struggling starter Jonas Hiller.
News: Eric Stephens of the Orange County Register believes that Viktor Fasth will start Monday against San Jose.
Analysis: Jonas Hiller has fought the puck some in the early going, so it looks like Viktor Fasth will get a chance to try to extend his winning streak to three games on Monday against the 7-0-1 Sharks.
News:Viktor Fasth will start in goal Friday against the Wild, Michael Russo of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Analysis:Viktor Fasth will get another start (his second in the team's last three games) while Jonas Hiller sits. Hiller has a 3.43 GAA through four starts this season, so Fasth could start seeing more opportunities to start between the pipes.
News:Viktor Fasth made the most of his NHL debut Saturday, stopping 19 shots in regulation and overtime and all three shootout attempts as the Ducks edged Nashville, 3-2.
Analysis:Viktor Fasth is more talented than your average backup goalie. If Jonas Hiller continues to struggle (4.00, .864 after three games), Fasth could see more crease time.
News:Viktor Fasth is expected to make his NHL debut Saturday and start against Nashville, the Orange County Register reports.
Analysis: Considering that the Ducks played Friday night and that Jonas Hiller was tagged for five goals by the Canucks, Viktor Fasth seems to be the good bet for Saturday's start despite the fact that head coach Bruce Boudreau has not confirmed a starting goaltender for the game.
News:Viktor Fasth was recalled from AHL Norfolk.
Analysis: In a corresponding move, the team demoted Frederik Andersen to the minors, making Viktor Fasth the top backup to Jonas Hiller. Don't expect Fasth to receive more than the occasional start in order to keep Hiller fresh.
News:Viktor Fasth was sent down to Norfolk of the AHL on Monday, the Orange County Register reports. The move was made to get the goaltender extra game action.
Analysis: In the interm, Jeff Deslauriers may be Anaheim's choice as backup until Viktor Fasth returns. However, once he returns, Fasth, who had a 1.68 goals-against average last season in Sweden, remains likely to be the team's backup goalie this season.
News:Viktor Fasth will be the backup goalie for Anaheim this season Eric Stephens of The Orange County Register reports.
Analysis:Viktor Fasth is set to make his NHL debut at the age of 30 after spending the last five years in the Swedish Elite League. He's not young, but Fasth will need time to adjust to the NHL style of play, and probably won't see the ice much behind starter Jonas Hiller, who led the NHL last year in appearances with 73.
