Vancouver Canucks defenseman Chris Tanev is expected to be back in the lineup against the Anaheim Ducks on Friday.

Coach Desjardins said he thinks Tanev is good to go vs. Ducks. "He competes hard and he's a real team guy. We're happy he's back" — Vancouver Canucks (@VanCanucks) January 1, 2016

Tanev has missed a pair of games due to an undisclosed injury.

The 26-year-old has one goal and four assists in 34 games this season.