Hockey

Team Canada can breathe a sigh of relief as an MRI on Ducks' forward Ryan Getzlaf 's sprained ankle showed no significant ligament or muscle tears.

Getzlaf, who is now considered day-to-day, was excited by the news.

"My ankle feels much better today and I'm relieved the test showed no significant damage. My goal is to return to the ice this week for the Ducks, and I look forward to joining Team Canada for the Olympics on Monday."

Earlier in the day, Getzlaf was at Ducks' practice in a walking boot on his injured foot.  He said that he had already talked to Canadian general manager Steve Yzerman about his status and reiterated his desire to participate in the Olympics.

Getzlaf left the ice during the second period of Monday night's Ducks victory over the Los Angeles Kings after suffering an ankle injury while getting tangled up with Kings' forward and United States Olympian Dustin Brown.

Following the game X-rays on Getzlaf's right ankle came back negative, and the Ducks' leading scorer was diagnosed with a sprained ankle and sent for further test on Tuesday.

Earlier Tuesday Ducks' head coach Randy Carlyle said that he understood Getzlaf's desire to play in the Olympics, however he made it clear that the Ducks' were his young star's primary responsibility.

"We're going to be selfish in our way of looking at it because first and foremost we've got games to play and we need points," stated Carlyle. "When the break comes, the Canadian Olympic team would love to have Getzlaf in their lineup but if he's not healthy he won't play."