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Lukas Dostal, Ducks shut down Knights, head home with series 1-1

Lukas Dostal made 22 saves while leading the Anaheim Ducks to a 3-1 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on Wednesday in Las Vegas, evening their best-of-seven Western Conference second-round playoff series at one win each.

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Joel Quenneville is Making Hockey History in Anaheim

Joel Quenneville added another massive milestone to his legendary coaching career Wednesday night, becoming the second-winningest coach in NHL playoff history after leading the Anaheim Ducks to a huge 3-1 road win over the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 7

Winners, losers from Stanley Cup playoffs: Alex Lyon stays hot

Winners, losers from Wednesday's Stanley Cup playoffs: Alex Lyon stays hot for Sabres

The second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs continued on Wednesday night with the Buffalo Sabres and Anaheim Ducks both picking up wins. Let's dig a little deeper into both of those games and pick out the biggest winners and losers from the night.

Sabres' power play tallies twice to topple Canadiens in Game 1

Lukas Dostal, Ducks shut down Knights, head home with series 1-1

Players, teams that benefit most from salary-cap increase: Connor Bedard wins

Will winning Draft Lottery convince Auston Matthews to stay with Leafs?

Watch: Brent Burns accidentally strikes Kirill Kaprizov in the groin with skate

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The 'Points leaders by NHL team' quiz

Can you name every NHL franchise's all-time leader in points in five minutes?

The 'NHL 1,200-points Club' quiz

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The 'Stanley Cup Playoff hat-tricks' quiz

Cutter Gauthier News / Athlon Sports / May 6

Ducks' Cutter Gauthier Takes Shot At Former Head Coach

The Anaheim Ducks have been building one of the strongest young cores in the NHL, and in 2025-26, all of that time on putting together this group has started to pay off.

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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 / Field Level Media / May 5

Ducks confident for Game 2 despite controversial loss to Knights

Despite losing their Western Conference second-round opener Monday night, the Anaheim Ducks had plenty of reasons to be optimistic heading into Game 2 of their best-of-seven series with the Vegas Golden Knights on Wednesday in Las Vegas.

Anaheim Ducks News / The Hockey Writers / May 5

Ducks News and Notes: Playoffs Round Two

The Anaheim Ducks played a tough, gritty, and exciting first round in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. In six games against the Edmonton Oilers, they put up an astonishing 30 goals.

Joel Quenneville News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 5

What Ducks coach Joel Quenneville said about Game 1 loss vs. Golden Knights

For the second straight time, the Anaheim Ducks will be playing from behind after losing 3-1 to the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 1 of their Western Conference second-round series at T-Mobile Arena on Monday night.

NHL News / Field Level Media / May 5

Contentious third-period goal carries Knights past Ducks in Game 1

Ivan Barbashev scored a controversial go-ahead goal with 4:58 remaining in the third period, leading the Vegas Golden Knights to a 3-1 victory over the Anaheim Ducks in Game 1 of their Western Conference second-round playoff series on Monday in Las Vegas.

NHL News / Field Level Media / May 3

Veteran-laden Knights, youthful Ducks to clash in second round

The Vegas Golden Knights and the Anaheim Ducks have played each other 38 times over the last nine seasons but have never met in the Stanley Cup playoffs.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 2

Leon Draisaitl sounds alarm on Connor McDavid's future with Oilers

Leon Draisaitl sounds alarm regarding Connor McDavid's future with Oilers

There is no team in the NHL that is going to be facing more pressure this offseason than the Edmonton Oilers. That pressure is already starting, and it is coming from the franchise's two best players, forwards Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl.

McDavid has brutal yet accurate take on Oilers after elimination

McDavid named finalist for the 2026 Ted Lindsay Award

Penguins' Evgeni Malkin confirms two big things amid uncertain future

Analyst: Craig Berube 'should be back' as Maple Leafs head coach

Maple Leafs denied permission to interview Julien BriseBois

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / May 1

Jackson LaCombe’s emergence a painful reminder Edmonton passed on him

There were plenty of Anaheim Ducks who factored into their upset first-round series win over the back-to-back Western Conference champion Edmonton Oilers, but none were more impactful in all facets of the game than Jackson LaCombe.

NHL News / ESPN / May 1

Ducks finish off Oilers in Game 6, reach 2nd round...

- Leo Carlsson, Troy Terry and Chris Kreider had a goal and two assists apiece, and the Anaheim Ducks eliminated Connor McDavid the two-time defending Western Conference champion Edmonton Oilers with a 5-2 victory in Game 6 of their first-round...

NHL News / Field Level Media / May 1

Ducks claim first playoff series win since 2017, oust Oilers

Chris Kreider, Troy Terry and Leo Carlsson all scored once in three-point outings as the Anaheim Ducks advanced to the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs with a 5-2 home-ice victory over the Edmonton Oilers in Game 6 on Thursday.

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NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 1

Cutter Gauthier, Ducks eliminate Connor McDavid, Oilers in Game 6

The Anaheim Ducks had the chance to eliminate the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday night. It wouldn’t be easy, with Connor McDavid and company looking to force a Game 7.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 1

Connor McDavid has brutal take on Oilers after elimination

Connor McDavid has brutal yet accurate take on Oilers after elimination

Another season of the Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl era has come and gone for the Edmonton OIlers, and it once again ended without a Stanley Cup.

Ducks claim first playoff series win since 2017, oust Oilers

Kirill Kaprizov, Quinn Hughes are reason Wild have real chance at Stanley Cup

Wild defeat Stars, advance to second round

Can Flyers continue their surprising run with upset of Hurricanes?

Cam York on stick throw celebration: 'I don't want a lawsuit'

Anaheim Ducks News / The Hockey Writers / April 30

Top 3 Underrated Anaheim Ducks in the 2025-26 Season

As the Anaheim Ducks are in the midst of their playoff run, it is time to reflect on the regular season. The team had some tremendous wins and made their name as the NHL’s “comeback kids” due to their 26 come-from-behind wins and 12 third-period comebacks.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / May 1

What type of players does Mehta want on the Devils?

The New Jersey Devils are entering a new era. With the recent hiring of first-time general manager Sunny Mehta, the Devils are hoping to turn around a franchise that has won just one playoff series in the last 14 years.

Joel Quenneville News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 30

Ducks’ Joel Quenneville gets brutally honest on defensive struggles before Game 6 vs. Oilers

The Anaheim Ducks have a chance to seal their ticket to the Second Round if they can beat the Oilers in Game 6. After the Ducks’ defensive struggles in Game 5, coach Joel Quenneville discussed the team’s struggles and what the motivation needs to be, according to a recap by Tracey Myers of NHL.com.

Lukas Dostal News / The Hockey Writers / April 29

Despite Bad Night, Ducks Need to Continue to Start Lukas Dostal

Last night’s contest between the Edmonton Oilers and Anaheim Ducks in Game 5 of their first-round series started exactly the way you would expect, with the Oilers down 3-1 and facing elimination.

Jackson LaCombe News / NHL Trade Talk / April 28

Ducks Take Control: LaCombe Emerging as a Playoff Superstar

After dropping Game 1, the Anaheim Ducks have taken full control of their series against the Edmonton Oilers, and now hold onto a 3-1 series lead. The Ducks have had many standout performances from players this series; however, none stand above Jackson LaCombe.

Ryan Poehling News / Daily Faceoff / April 27

Was the right call made on Ducks’ Ryan Poehling’s overtime goal vs. Oilers?

No Stanley Cup playoffs would be complete without a bizarre officiating controversy. The NHL delivered once again on Sunday night, as Ryan Poehling’s overtime goal gave the Anaheim Ducks a 4-3 win against the Edmonton Oilers and a 3-1 stranglehold on the series.