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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.

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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.

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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?

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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...

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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.

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.

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.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 29

Ducks eye series win in Game 6, but Oilers have knack for comebacks

The first chance to close their playoff series was a bust for the Anaheim Ducks. The second opportunity will be Thursday on home ice when they play host to the Edmonton Oilers in Game 6 of their Western Conference first-round series.

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.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 29

Ducks players get brutally honest on Oilers’ experience after Game 5 loss

The Anaheim Ducks had the chance to punch their ticket to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Tuesday evening after winning both games of their first round series against the Edmonton Oilers on home ice, but the hosts clearly had other ideas.

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Gary Bettman News / ESPN / April 28

Bettman: Allowing Ducks' OT goal was 'right call'

Commissioner Gary Bettman offered support Tuesday for the ruling that upheld the Anaheim Ducks' overtime goal against the Edmonton Oilers in Game 4 of their Round 1 series, telling the Associated Press Sports Editors "it was absolutely the right call."

Anaheim Ducks News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 28

How Ducks’ Lukas Dostal managed Connor McDavid’s speed in vital Game 4 win

Through four games, the Anaheim Ducks have done something that only the Florida Panthers have been able to do over the past two Stanley Cup Playoffs, and that’s stop the Edmonton Oilers.

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.

Anaheim Ducks News / The Hockey Writers / April 27

Ducks News & Notes: Playoff Edition

The Anaheim Ducks are officially finding playoff success once again. As of Sunday night, the series against the Edmonton Oilers is 3-1, and fans have seen a team that is ready to continue competing against tough opponents as their playoff run continues.

Radko Gudas News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 22