The Ducks will add a big piece to their blueline this weekend as John Carlson will return from injury to make his debut.

Pat Verbeek wasn’t looking to bring up the subject of John Carlson’s potential availability in trade talks with the Washington Capitals, primarily because he didn’t think the veteran defenseman was in play.

The Ducks are shut out for the second time in four games and have now lost three of four following a 2-0 loss to the Senators.

Linus Ullmark made 23 saves for the Ottawa Senators in a 2-0 win against the visiting Anaheim Ducks on Saturday afternoon.