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Ducks Prospect Holds Key to Italy, Switzerland Knockout Contest

Italy, the host of the 2026 Winter Olympics, has the chance to do the unlikely and earn a spot in the quarterfinals of the men's tournament. First, they must defeat Switzerland, one of the dark horse nations in this event.

Lasse Boelius News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 12

Ducks Prospect Lasse Boelius Out For Season

Ducks defense prospect Lasse Boelius will not play again this season due to an undisclosed injury, his Finnish team, Ässät, announced. Drafted in the second round just last year, the Ducks were hoping the left-shot puck-mover could have a breakout season in his post-draft year.

Damian Clara News / Total Apex Sports / February 12

Clara’s Breakout Night Ends in Pain as Italy Loses Its Rising Star

Italy entered the World Junior Championship hoping to survive the early rounds, but no one expected the night to revolve around 18‑year‑old goaltender Damian Clara.

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The 'Multiple 50-goal NHL seasons' quiz

In the history of the NHL, a total of 47 players have scored 50 goals in a season more than once. How many of the 47 can you name in six minutes?

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Damian Clara News / Professor Press Box / February 11

Who Is Damian Clara? Meet Italy’s Rising Goalie Star

If you caught the recent Olympic game between Italy and Sweden, you probably noticed one name shining on the ice: Damian Clara. The 21-year-old goalie for Team Italy—and Anaheim Ducks prospect—was single-handedly keeping his team in the game before getting hurt trying to stop a breakaway from Vancouver Canucks star Elias Pettersson.

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The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

Anaheim Ducks News / The Hockey Writers / February 11

Grading the Anaheim Ducks’ 2025-26 Newcomers

While the Anaheim Ducks have had a core roster for a few seasons that has remained consistent, the organization is no stranger to making additions and swaps to personnel when needed.

Anaheim Ducks News / Daily Faceoff / February 11

Who is Damian Clara, Italy’s first true star hockey prospect?

A total of 13 players with Italian citizenship have been drafted by NHL teams. Almost all of them were born in North America and eventually naturalized to play for the Italian national team.

Anaheim Ducks News / The Hockey Writers / February 6

A Ducks Fan’s Guide to the 2026 Winter Olympic Hockey Tournament

The Winter Olympic Games officially kick off Feb. 6, and hockey fans around the world are eager to watch some of their favorite players take the ice and represent their home nations.

Alex Killorn News / The Hockey Writers / February 5

Ducks’ Killorn Reaches 1,000 NHL Games

Anaheim Ducks forward Alex Killorn recently reached the 1,000-game milestone as the Ducks visited the Colorado Avalanche on Jan. 23. He has had a long and storied history in the league with both the Ducks and the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Olympics News / Yardbarker / February 5

Winter Olympic Games: 10 biggest stories ahead of Milan Cortina

The 2026 Winter Olympic Games are almost here. The world will descend upon Italy's Milan Cortina region from Friday, Feb. 6, through Sunday, Feb. 22, for the 25th running of the Winter Olympics.

10 U.S. athletes to know ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics

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Olympic team figure skating: Everything you need to know

Lindsey Vonn's coach confident she can ski in Olympics, despite ACL rupture

Brayden Point ruled out of Olympics, Canada selects Seth Jarvis as replacement

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NHL News / Field Level Media / February 4

Ducks beat Kraken, jump them in standings in final game before break

Cutter Gauthier scored his team-leading 25th goal of the season as the Anaheim Ducks defeated the visiting Seattle Kraken 4-2 Tuesday night. Jacob Trouba,

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / February 3

NHL Predictions Ducks Edition with Seattle Kraken at Anaheim

Welcome back to NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey look at the games and give in depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out.

Sam Colangelo News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 2

Anaheim Ducks Reassign Sam Colangelo

The Anaheim Ducks announced today that forward Sam Colangelo has been reassigned to the team’s AHL affiliate, the San Diego Gulls. Colangelo, 24, was originally recalled to play in the Ducks’ game against the Los Angeles Kings on Jan.

Anaheim Ducks News / Field Level Media / February 2

Chris Kreider, Ducks go up early, hold off Golden Knights

Chris Kreider scored two goals, Cutter Gauthier and Ryan Poehling each scored one and the Anaheim Ducks got back to their winning ways with a 4-3 victory over the visiting Vegas Golden Knights on Sunday.

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Anaheim Ducks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 1

Ducks Activate Troy Terry, Place Leo Carlsson On Injured Reserve

In advance of tonight’s home game against Vegas, the Anaheim Ducks activated Troy Terry, while Leo Carlsson has landed on injured reserve, per Derek Lee of The Hockey News. Although not yet official, Terry figures to return to the lineup, as noted by Lee, for his first action since January 6.

Anaheim Ducks News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 1

1 trade Ducks must make before NHL Olympic break

The Anaheim Ducks have been a failure of a franchise for some time. They have not made the playoffs since the 2017-18 season, and in that time, have never finished better than sixth place in their division.

Anaheim Ducks News / Breakaway on SI / January 26

Ducks Climbing Standings With Latest Hot Streak

Anaheim Ducks rookie Beckett Sennecke was the latest to play hero for the organization. The rookie recorded his first career hat trick as the Ducks took down the Calgary Flames in overtime.

Beckett Sennecke News / Field Level Media / January 25

Beckett Sennecke's first hat trick extends Ducks' win streak

Beckett Sennecke completed his first career hat trick with the overtime winner to give the visiting Anaheim Ducks a 4-3 comeback victory over the Calgary Flames on Sunday and run their winning streak to seven games.

Lukas Dostal News / Breakaway on SI / January 23

Lukas Dostal Keeping Ducks' Playoff Dreams Alive

Anaheim Ducks goalie Lukas Dostal stood on his head as they defeated the Colorado Avalanche 2-1. The 25-year-old puck-stopper faced 41 shots and limited the best team int he NHL to a single goal.

Jackson LaCombe News / Daily Faceoff / January 21

Was Jackson LaCombe the right replacement pick for the U.S. Olympic team?

A young blueliner is getting the chance to play on the world stage, but is he the right guy?

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Anaheim Ducks News / NHL Trade Talk / January 21

Team USA Replaces Injured Defenseman With Ducks Standout

While it’s bad news for one member of the team and good news for a new Olympian, Team USA has made a roster swap for the Winter Olympics. Florida Panthers defenseman Seth Jones is out, and Anaheim Ducks young star Jackson LaCombe is in.