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Ducks’ Leo Carlsson out day-to-day with lower-body injury

The Anaheim Ducks will be without their leading scorer for at least a game. The team announced Monday that center Leo Carlsson is out day-to-day with a lower-body injury, meaning he will miss Monday’s game against the Seattle Kraken.

Leo Carlsson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 22

Ducks’ Leo Carlsson Day-To-Day With Lower-Body Injury

The Anaheim Ducks will be without a top forward in Monday’s match against the Seattle Kraken. Star center Leo Carlsson has been announced as out day-to-day with a lower-body injury, head coach Joel Quenneville told Derek Lee of The Hockey News.

NHL News / Field Level Media / December 21

Ducks avenge Tuesday loss to Blue Jackets with 4-3 win Saturday

Pavel Mintyukov scored the eventual game-winner as the Anaheim Ducks topped the visiting Columbus Blue Jackets 4-3 on Saturday night. Mikael Granlund scored and added an assist, and Jacob Trouba and Mason McTavish also found the back of the net for the Ducks, who won for just the second time in six outings (2-3-1).

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Frank Vatrano News / Field Level Media / December 20

Ducks F Frank Vatrano fined $5K for unsportsmanlike conduct

Anaheim Ducks forward Frank Vatrano was fined $5,000 by the NHL for unsportsmanlike conduct for his actions against Jason Robertson of the Dallas Stars in a game Friday night.

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NHL Prediction: December 20th Columbus Blue Jackets vs Anaheim Ducks

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NHL News / Daily Faceoff / December 20

Ducks’ Frank Vatrano fined for unsportsmanlike conduct against Stars’ Jason Robertson

The National Hockey League’s Department of Player Safety announced Saturday that Anaheim Ducks’ forward Frank Vatrano has been fined $5,000 for unsportsmanlike conduct for his actions against Dallas Stars’ forward Jason Robertson.

Lukas Dostal News / The Hockey Writers / December 19

Ducks News & Rumors: Mediocre Road Trip, Dostal Returns & End-of-Year Hockey

The Anaheim Ducks have finished out their East Coast swing and will be heading back to Honda Center on Friday to face the visiting Dallas Stars. They come off the trip with two wins and three losses.

NHL News / Field Level Media / December 19

California Dreamin': Ducks begin long stay in state vs. Stars

Anaheim will play seven games over 15 days beginning Friday night against the visiting Dallas Stars, but the Ducks won't have to leave Southern California during that span.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / December 19

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Anaheim Ducks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 18

Ducks Activate Petr Mrazek, Reassign Ville Husso

The Ducks announced they’ve activated goaltender Petr Mrázek from injured reserve. Fellow netminder Ville Husso was returned to AHL San Diego in the corresponding move.

Cutter Gauthier News / The Hockey Writers / December 16

Cutter Gauthier Was Smart to Demand Trade from Flyers

It’s been nearly two years since arguably the most shocking trade in Philadelphia Flyers history went down. Star forward prospect Cutter Gauthier was sent to the Anaheim Ducks for defenseman Jamie Drysdale and a 2025 second-round pick, forced by the former’s unwillingness to play in the City of Brotherly Love.

NHL News / Breakaway on SI / December 16

Ducks Strike Late to Take Down Rangers

Cutter Gauthier’s goal with 14:09 remaining in the third period put the Anaheim Ducks ahead for good in a 4-1 road victory over the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden.

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Anaheim Ducks News / EasySportz / December 16

The Anaheim Ducks are More Than Just Frisky and Fun

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Cutter Gauthier News / Field Level Media / December 15

Cutter Gauthier's two goals life Ducks over Rangers

Cutter Gauthier scored the tiebreaking goal on a power play 5:51 into the third period as part of a two-goal performance, and the visiting Anaheim Ducks beat the New York Rangers 4-1 on Monday night.

Anaheim Ducks News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 15

Rangers fans give Chris Kreider, Jacob Trouba warm welcome in Ducks game

The New York Rangers and Anaheim Ducks have agreed to two different trades in the last 13 months. In December 2024, the Rangers sent Jacob Trouba, their captain, to the Ducks.

Chris Kreider News / Breakaway on SI / December 15

Ducks' Chris Kreider Thanks Rangers Fans in Emotional Message

Chris Kreider is about to walk back into Madison Square Garden for the first time since the New York Rangers traded him to the Anaheim Ducks in June. The 34-year-old forward spent 13 years in a Rangers uniform and left as the third-leading goal scorer in franchise history with 326 goals.

Lukas Dostal News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 12

Ducks Activate Lukas Dostal From Injured Reserve

The Ducks have their starting netminder back in play. The team announced they’ve activated Lukáš Dostál from injured reserve and assigned Vyacheslav Buteyets to ECHL Tulsa in the corresponding move.

Anaheim Ducks News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 9

Ducks’ Beckett Sennecke passes Mason McTavish with impressive scoring feat

The Anaheim Ducks entered Tuesday’s action atop the Pacific Division as their young core comes together. One of their top forward prospects picked up an assist against the Pittsburgh Penguins that put him in the franchise record books.

Beckett Sennecke News / Breakaway on SI / December 8

How Ducks' Bennett Sennecke Overtook Rookie Scoring Race

The Anaheim Ducks remain one of the biggest surprises in the NHL this season. They currently lead the Pacific Division and have put themselves in a position to end their seven-season-long playoff drought. The Ducks are led by an impressive young core headlined by players like Leo Carlsson, Jackson LaCombe and goaltender Lukas Dostal.

Pavel Mintyukov News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 3

Best Pavel Mintyukov destinations amid recent Ducks trade buzz

The Anaheim Ducks are surging at the top of the Pacific Division in early December. Anaheim has long been seen as an up-and-coming team. With a young nucleus that includes Pavel Mintyukov, Leo Carlsson, Cutter Gauthier, and Beckett Sennecke on the roster, this is a team that could compete for a very long time.