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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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.

Pat Verbeek News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 10

Ducks Extend GM Pat Verbeek

The Ducks have agreed to terms with general manager Pat Verbeek on a multi-year contract extension, the team announced Friday. The team has also promoted assistant GM Mike Stapleton to associate GM, with the title of senior VP of hockey operations added.

Anaheim Ducks 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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John Carlson News / ESPN / April 10

Ducks' Carlson nets first hat trick in 17th season

John Carlson was thrilled to get the first hat trick of his 17-season career, pulling the feat in the Ducks' 6-1 win over the Sharks on Thursday night.

Anaheim Ducks News / Field Level Media / April 10

John Carlson's first career hat trick propels Ducks past Sharks

John Carlson's first career hat trick paced the Anaheim Ducks to a 6-1 win over the visiting San Jose Sharks on Thursday night. Leo Carlsson, Alex Killorn and Frank Vatrano had the other Ducks goals as Anaheim (42-32-5, 89 points) snapped a six-game skid and improved to 24-13-3 on home ice this season.

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.

Anaheim Ducks News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 1

Ducks’ Cutter Gauthier gets ominous injury update from Joel Quenneville

The Radko Gudas-Auston Matthews drama stole the headlines for Monday night’s matchup between the Anaheim Ducks and Toronto Maple Leafs, but Cutter Gauthier’s injury timeline could have lasting effects.

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.

John Carlson News / The Hockey Writers / March 31

John Carlson Is off to a Hot Start With the Ducks

In one of the biggest blockbuster trades of the 2025-26 season, the Anaheim Ducks acquired John Carlson from the Washington Capitals at the 2026 Trade Deadline in exchange for a conditional first-round pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft and a third-round pick in the 2027 Draft.

Anaheim Ducks News / The Hockey Writers / March 29