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Lukas Dostal stands tall vs. Avs as Ducks win in SO

Lukas Dostal made 40 saves through overtime and two more in the shootout, and the Anaheim Ducks beat the Colorado Avalanche 2-1 in Denver on Wednesday night.

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Ducks Stun Avalanche in Shootout to Pick Up Road Win

ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Anaheim Ducks pulled off a gutsy road win Wednesday night in Denver, edging the Colorado Avalanche 2–1 in a shootout at Ball Arena in a game that felt far more like April hockey than midseason.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / January 21

Sweden's Olympic gold hopes slim as injury list grows

With Russia not participating in the upcoming Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, Sweden would’ve been considered the third favorite for men’s hockey gold behind the big two of Canada and the United States.

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Jackson LaCombe News / Last Word On Sports / January 21

Jackson LaCombe Olympics Selection Made Official by USA Hockey

USA Hockey announced that defenceman Jackson LaCombe has been named to United States for the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympic Games in Italy. LaCombe replaces Seth Jones, who was ruled out after suffering an upper-body injury earlier this month.

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Anaheim Ducks 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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The 25 best NHL agitators of all-time

There's more to hockey than scoring goals and stopping pucks. For some players, putting up points came second to their main task: angering their opponents.

Anaheim Ducks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 21

Jackson LaCombe Named To U.S. Olympic Team

USA Hockey announced a change to its roster for the upcoming Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina. Per their official release, Florida Panthers defenseman Seth Jones has been removed from the roster due to being “injured and unable to participate,” and in his place, Anaheim Ducks blueliner Jackson LaCombe has been named to the roster.

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.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / January 21

NHL Prediction: January 21st Anaheim Ducks vs Colorado Avalanche

Welcome to another edition of NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey break down the slate using matchup context, recent form, and underlying data analytics to project likely outcomes.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 20

High-flying Ducks ready for challenge of league-leading Avalanche

The Anaheim Ducks have followed their worst stretch of the season with one of their best. They will try to keep the momentum going when they visit the Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday night.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 20

Sweden's Leo Carlsson, Jonas Brodin expected to miss Olympics

With 22 days left before the men’s hockey tournament kicks off at the 2026 Winter Olympics, Team Sweden has been hit with a double-whammy of bad injury news.

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NHL News / Daily Faceoff / January 20

Ducks’ Leo Carlsson, Wild’s Jonas Brodin expected to miss Olympics

A rising star and a seasoned defender might be missing out on a chance to represent their country on sport’s biggest stage. In an interview with Hockeysverige, Swedish head coach Sam Hallam, Anaheim Ducks forward Leo Carlsson and Minnesota Wild defenseman Jonas Brodin are expected to miss the 2026 Winter Olympics due to injuries.

Cutter Gauthier News / Field Level Media / January 20

Cutter Gauthier nets pair as Ducks top Rangers to extend win streak

Cutter Gauthier scored a pair of goals on his 22nd birthday as the Anaheim Ducks extended their winning streak to four games by rallying for a 5-3 victory over the visiting New York Rangers on Monday.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 18

Ducks bouncing back from extended skid as in-flux Rangers visit

Following a nine-game losing streak that began before the Christmas break, the Anaheim Ducks are suddenly alive and well and intent on returning to their winning ways from early in the season.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 18

Ducks beat rival Kings for 2nd straight night in extra time

Mikael Granlund scored with 58 seconds remaining in overtime and the Anaheim Ducks extended their winning streak to three games with a 2-1 overtime victory at home over the rival Los Angeles Kings on Saturday.

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Anaheim Ducks News / Last Word On Sports / January 17

Anaheim Ducks Lose Top Centre to Rare Injury

The Anaheim Ducks will be without their top centre for three-to-five weeks following a procedure. This injury theoretically places his Olympic availability in question.

Anaheim Ducks News / Breakaway on SI / January 17

Ducks Lose Star Center to Thigh Injury

The Anaheim Ducks began the 2025-2026 season as one of the hottest teams. Under head coach Joel Quenneville, they started the year looking like a vastly improved team and a challenger in the Pacific Division.

Leo Carlsson News / Field Level Media / January 17

Ducks' Leo Carlsson (thigh) out 3-5 weeks; Olympics in jeopardy

Anaheim Ducks center Leo Carlsson will be sidelined for three to five weeks after undergoing a procedure to address a left thigh injury. The timeline puts Carlsson's participation in the upcoming Olympics in jeopardy.

Anaheim Ducks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 16

Ducks Recall Sam Colangelo, Place Troy Terry On Injured Reserve

Earlier today, the hope was that the Ducks would welcome back winger Troy Terry from the upper-body injury that has kept him out of the lineup for the

Mikael Granlund News / Professor Press Box / January 15

By the Numbers: How Mikael Granlund Helped Make #64 Familiar

In hockey, certain numbers carry immediate weight—think of the “99” of Gretzky or the “66” of Lemieux. But for years, #64 was just basically a "training camp" number, a placeholder given to prospects before they earned a more well-worn jersey number.

Anaheim Ducks News / EasySportz / January 14

Anaheim Ducks in Free Fall as Losses Continue to Mount

Extended skid leaves Anaheim searching for traction and consistency The Anaheim Ducks’ season has reached a troubling point, with persistent problems continuing to derail progress.

Tim Washe News / The Hockey Writers / January 13

Ducks News & Rumors: Washe Recalled, Win Drought Continues, and Team Events

The Anaheim Ducks are “so back”… back to their old ways, that is. The team is on a losing streak dating back to Dec. 22. This week in News & Rumors, we’ll take a look at their win drought, the latest transactions, and some extracurricular team events.

Anaheim Ducks News / Breakaway on SI / January 12

Ducks in Free Fall as Losses Mount

The Anaheim Ducks began the season as one of the darlings of the NHL. Led by a group of young guns and fresh faces, the Ducks were poised to rise and become the Pacific Division’s top dog.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 10

Projected Lineup for Ducks vs Sabres – 01/10/26

The Anaheim Ducks take on the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others.

Anaheim Ducks News / Breakaway on SI / January 7

Ducks, NHL Named in Recent Harassment Lawsuit

The Anaheim Ducks and the NHL were both named in a recently filed lawsuit. In a new report from ESPN's Kristen Shilton, a former employee claims that while working for both the Ducks and the league over a multi-year period, she was consistently sexually harassed, bullied and discriminated against.