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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.

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NHL Prediction: January 10th Anaheim Ducks vs Buffalo Sabres

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.

Troy Terry News / ESPN / January 9

Ducks' Terry (upper body) misses loss to Carolina

Anaheim Ducks winger Troy Terry, who shares the team lead with 42 points, missed his first game of the season Thursday night due to an upper-body injury and isn't expected to be sidelined for an extended period.

Troy Terry News / Daily Faceoff / January 8

Ducks’ Troy Terry day-to-day with upper-body injury

The Anaheim Ducks will have to go at least a game without one of their leading scorers. The team announced that winger Troy Terry will miss Thursday’s game against the Carolina Hurricanes and is considered day-to-day with an upper-body injury.

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The 'All-time points leader by NHL team' quiz

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NHL News / Last Word On Sports / January 8

NHL Prediction: January 8th Anaheim Ducks vs Carolina Hurricanes

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Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.

Anaheim Ducks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 7

Ducks Recall Tim Washe, Place Petr Mrazek On Injured Reserve

According to a team announcement, the Anaheim Ducks have recalled Tim Washe from the AHL’s San Diego Gulls. The Ducks also placed netminder Petr Mrázek on the injured reserve in a corresponding transaction.

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.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / January 7

Flyers' Zegras gives fiery interview after scoring twice against his former team

Philadelphia Flyers forward Trevor Zegras capped off a memorable game against the Anaheim Ducks, his former team, with a fiery interview.

The 25 greatest NHL goalies who never won a Stanley Cup

The '1973-75 Philadelphia Flyers' quiz

Anaheim Ducks News / The Hockey Writers / January 6

Ducks News & Rumors: East Coast Swing, Olympic Rosters, and Player Updates

The Anaheim Ducks are back in action after the holiday break and ready to get 2026 underway, along with the second half of the season. However, a recent string of losses — six, to be exact — has really put a damper on their hopes of starting the new year strong.

Nikita Nesterenko News / Daily Faceoff / January 6

Ducks place Nikita Nesterenko on waivers

A young center looks to be heading down to the minors. On Tuesday, the Anaheim Ducks placed forward Nikita Nesterenko on waivers, making him available to the other 31 teams across the NHL.

Nikita Nesterenko News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 6

Ducks Place Nikita Nesterenko On Waivers

The Ducks placed winger Nikita Nesterenko on waivers Tuesday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports. Nesterenko, 24, had broken camp with Anaheim but only recently returned to the lineup after a lengthy string of healthy scratches.

Ville Husso News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 6

Ducks Recall Ville Husso On Emergency Basis

The Ducks announced they’ve recalled goaltender Ville Husso from the AHL’s San Diego Gulls on an emergency basis. They have an open roster spot with Frank Vatrano on injured reserve, so no corresponding transaction is necessary.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / January 6

NHL Predictions: January 6th Anaheim Ducks vs Philadelphia Flyers

Welcome back to another NHL Predictions. Each day, here at Last Word on Hockey, we provide in-depth analysis, insights, and predictions for NHL games. For this edition, we will look at the Anaheim Ducks taking on the Philadelphia Flyers.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 6

Ducks feel the end of their skid is coming with Flyers up next

The Anaheim Ducks have lost six straight games and 10 of their last 12 contests, but coach Joel Quenneville sees good things on the horizon. The Ducks will try to snap out of their slump Tuesday when they visit the Philadelphia Flyers.

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NHL News / Field Level Media / January 4

Ducks, Capitals set to clash amid midseason funks

The optimism that built over the season's first two months has all but vanished for the Anaheim Ducks, who bring a season-long five-game losing streak on the road Monday night against the Washington Capitals.

Pavel Mintyukov News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 1

Early Pavel Mintyukov destinations before 2026 NHL Trade Deadline

There are a lot of positives to take into 2026 for the Anaheim Ducks, as they enter the New Year in a playoff position. New coach Joel Quenneville is in the Jack Adams conversation, and young stars like Cutter Gauthier have exploded.

Frank Vatrano News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 1

Ducks’ Frank Vatrano gets injury timeline after shoulder fracture

The Anaheim Ducks announced Wednesday that veteran winger Frank Vatrano will miss approximately six weeks after suffering a fractured shoulder during Saturday’s game against the Los Angeles Kings.

NHL News / Field Level Media / December 30

Ducks look to break three-game skid vs. Lightning

The Anaheim Ducks are looking for fewer turnovers and better production on scoring opportunities as 2025 closes. Having lost three consecutive matches, Anaheim will host the Tampa Bay Lightning in the middle contest of a three-game homestand in a matinee matchup on New Year's Eve.

Frank Vatrano News / Athlon Sports / December 20

NHL Announces Punishment for Ducks RW Frank Vatrano

The NHL announced discipline for Frank Vatrano after Friday’s game against the Dallas Stars. The league fined Vatrano $5,000 for unsportsmanlike conduct.

Anaheim Ducks News / EasySportz / December 16

The Anaheim Ducks are More Than Just Frisky and Fun

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Once the punchline of Western Conference previews and the butt of every “When will the Ducks ever …?” joke, the Anaheim Ducks have quietly become the story in the early 2025-26 NHL season.

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.