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For the first time since the 2017-18 season, the Anaheim Ducks have made it to the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Just a few players on the team have playoff experience, but if the regular season is any indication, they have a wealth of skills and talented players that can carry them through high-stakes games and past tough opponents.

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Ducks sign top prospect Roger McQueen to entry-level contract

The Anaheim Ducks announced on Saturday afternoon that they have signed top prospect Roger McQueen to a three-year, entry-level contract. The Ducks landed McQueen with the No.

Anaheim Ducks News / ESPN / April 17

Ducks clinch No. 3 seed in Pacific by beating Preds

The Anaheim Ducks beat the Nashville Predators 5-4 helping them clinch the third seed in the Pacific Division for the postseason.

Troy Terry News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 16

Ducks’ Troy Terry sends ‘excited’ message before Stanley Cup Playoffs

The Anaheim Ducks defeated the Nashville Predators to end the 2025-26 regular season. Now, the Ducks prepare for the upcoming Stanley Cup Playoffs. For veterans such as Troy Terry, this is a moment they have been waiting a long, long time for.

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The 'Stanley Cup Playoff hat-tricks' quiz

There have been 54 players to record multiple hat tricks in the Stanley Cup Playoffs in the NHL's Modern Era (since 1967-68) can you name in six minutes?

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Anaheim Ducks News / Field Level Media / April 16

Troy Terry, Ducks eke out victory over Predators

Anaheim's Troy Terry drew a high-sticking penalty on Nashville and scored tiebreaking goal on the ensuing power play with 2:54 left, lifting the visiting Ducks to a 5-4 win against the Predators in the regular-season finale for both teams on Thursday.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.

Anaheim Ducks News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 16

Ducks’ fatal flaw that will doom them in 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs

For the first time in eight years, the Anaheim Ducks have clinched a playoff berth and will be competing in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. The energy is high in Orange County, as fans are over the moon.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 16

Ducks eye playoff positioning in regular-season finale vs. Predators

Heading into the final day of the NHL regular season on Thursday, the Anaheim Ducks still can finish anywhere from second in the Pacific Division to the second Western Conference wild-card spot.

Tristan Luneau News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 15

Ducks Recall Tristan Luneau

The Ducks have added some extra depth on the back end for their regular season finale tomorrow against Nashville. The team announced that they’ve recalled blueliner Tristan Luneau from AHL San Diego.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 14

Ducks, Wild meet as both teams tweak playoff roster mix

It would be hard to blame the Anaheim Ducks if they come out a little sluggish Tuesday. They might have been too excited to sleep the previous night. Anaheim (42-32-6, 90 points) clinched its first playoff berth in eight years during an off day Monday, thanks to the San Jose Sharks' win over the Nashville Predators.

Anaheim Ducks News / Daily Faceoff / April 13

Ducks clinch spot in 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs

Postseason hockey is coming back to The Pond. Thanks to the Nashville Predators’ loss on Monday, the Anaheim Ducks have clinched a spot in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Cutter Gauthier News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 12

Ducks’ Cutter Gauthier planning for injury return vs. Canucks

The Anaheim Ducks are getting some good news heading into a game on Sunday against the Vancouver Canucks. Ducks star winger Cutter Gauthier could return to the ice for the game, per NHL.com.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 12

Ducks close to snapping playoff drought as Canucks visit

The playoff-hungry Anaheim Ducks host the Vancouver Canucks on Sunday in a Pacific Division clash between two franchises heading in the opposite direction.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / April 12

NHL Clinching Scenarios: Will Ducks fly into first playoff berth since 2018?

Welcome to the home stretch of the 2025-26 NHL season. This deep into the schedule, something significant is on the line virtually every day, whether it’s a playoff spot, division title to clinch or a major individual milestone.

Pat Verbeek News / Daily Faceoff / April 10

Ducks sign GM Pat Verbeek to multi-year extension

On the verge of making the playoffs for the first time since 2018, the Anaheim Ducks have rewarded the man in charge of putting together their team. On Friday, the Ducks announced that they have signed general manager Pat Verbeek to a multi-year contract extension.

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John Carlson News / Yardbarker / April 10

Making an impact, John Carlson accomplishes career first with Ducks

John Carlson has already achieved a career first during his brief time as a member of the Anaheim Ducks.

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Roger McQueen News / The Hockey Writers / April 8

Ducks News & Notes: Injury Updates, Player Performances & Roger McQueen

The Anaheim Ducks have reached the tail end of a whirlwind season that has been highlighted by record-shattering performances, young players shining bright, blockbuster acquisitions and trades, and so much more.

Nathan Gaucher News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 6

Anaheim Ducks Reassign Nathan Gaucher

According to a team announcement, the Anaheim Ducks have reassigned forward Nathan Gaucher to the AHL’s San Diego Gulls. That leaves the Ducks with 11 healthy forwards for tomorrow’s contest against the Nashville Predators.

Beckett Sennecke News / Breakaway on SI / April 1

Rookie Beckett Sennecke Part of Ducks' Revival in Pacific Division

The Anaheim Ducks entered this season with modest expectations following a sixth-place divisional finish that left them 16 points outside the playoff picture.

Anaheim Ducks News / The Hockey Writers / March 29

Checking in on the Anaheim Ducks’ 2025 Draft Picks

The Anaheim Ducks had a wildly successful 2025 NHL Entry Draft, amassing 10 picks across seven rounds. They ended up drafting five forwards, four defensemen, and one goalie, adding to their already stacked pipeline of talent.

Troy Terry News / NHL Trade Talk / March 28

The NHL’s Most Bizarre Stat Belongs To Ducks Troy Terry

Troy Terry of the Anaheim Ducks is making news for an unusual reason. While the Ducks are playing well and leading the Pacific Division, Terry is having a solid offensive season.

Mikael Granlund News / Yardbarker / March 27

Mikael Granlund says Ducks must solve problem ahead of playoffs

Mikael Granlund points to problem Ducks must solve ahead of NHL playoffs

The Anaheim Ducks had another comeback win, this time against the Calgary Flames. After being down 2-1, they went on to secure a 3-2 victory. Veteran forward Mikael Granlund admitted they need to find better ways to win.

Capitals' Alex Ovechkin moves into fourth all-time in NHL hat tricks

Oilers' Connor McDavid becomes third-fastest player to record 800 assists

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Sidney Crosby leaves Penguins' win with another lower-body injury

Panthers' Evan Rodrigues likely out for the rest of the season

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