Ducks get Bieksa back for Game 2 vs. Sharks after month-long injury absence

The Anaheim Ducks should have a more physical presence on the back end in Game 2 of their series against the San Jose Sharks.

Kevin Bieksa is in the lineup Saturday night for the first time since March 12.

The veteran defenseman underwent surgery March 16 to remove scar tissue in his left hand that had affected his play since he injured it in October, according to Eric Stephens of the Orange County Register.

The 36-year-old played in 85 previous playoff games, 71 of them during his 10-year tenure with the Vancouver Canucks.