The Anaheim Ducks will be without their captain for at least the next three games.
Ryan Getzlaf was placed on injured reserve due to swelling from a facial injury suffered Oct. 29 and will be re-evaluated on Nov. 6, the team announced.
Getzlaf was injured upon taking a puck to the face early in a game against Carolina.
Ryan Getzlaf's face can't feel good after that. pic.twitter.com/bgMc8mKlzM
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) October 29, 2017
Getzlaf has been limited to six games this season after previously missing time with a lower-body injury, but has recorded one goals, six assists, and 10 shots.
If cleared, he could be back for a home game against Los Angeles on Nov. 7.
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