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Cutter Gauthier's OT goal lifts Ducks past Golden Knights

Cutter Gauthier scored at 3:57 of overtime as the Anaheim Ducks rallied for a 4-3 victory over the visiting Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday night. Gautier,

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NHL Rumors: Ducks GM Pat Verbeek Will Be Patient with RFA Extensions

The Anaheim Ducks are the toast of the town in the NHL. General Manager Pat Verbeek believed his team would be a playoff team this season. Lots of people rolled their eyes.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / November 21

Younger teams have the potential to be outer-circle Stanley Cup contenders in short order

The 2025-26 NHL season to this point has been marked by several young, up-and-coming teams playing like they may be closer to legitimate contender status than previously thought.

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The '2006-07 Anaheim Ducks' quiz

Anaheim Ducks News / NHL Rumors / November 21

NHL Rumors: Anaheim Ducks, and Quick Hits From Around the League

Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Talk is that if Anaheim Ducks defenseman Pavel Mintyukov isn’t going to play more – was a healthy scratch for (three) consecutive games – he’d like to be traded.

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The 'NHL all-time goal leaders' quiz

How many of the 21 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

The '2024-25 NHL points leaders' quiz

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The 'NHL 1,200-points Club' quiz

Pavel Mintyukov News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 20

Ducks’ Pavel Mintyukov is potentially seeking a trade

In his recent 32 Thoughts blog, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported that Anaheim Ducks defenseman Pavel Mintyukov is upset with being scratched in back-to-back games.

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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 / The Hockey Writers / November 20

Ducks News & Rumors: Last-Minute Win, Strome and Gudas Return, and Mintyukov’s Predicament

After a brief losing stint of three games on the road, the Ducks were able to return to Honda Center this week and get back to their winning ways in the most dramatic fashion.

Pavel Mintyukov News / The Hockey Writers / November 20

Flyers Should Target Ducks’ Disgruntled Pavel Mintyukov

The high-flying Anaheim Ducks have been among the NHL’s biggest surprises this season. They rank first in the Pacific Division, led by a dominant young core just starting to find its wings.

Anaheim Ducks News / Daily Faceoff / November 20

What will Ducks do about Carlsson and Gauthier’s extensions?

The Anaheim Ducks might be the number-one “feel good” story in the NHL right now. A year after after missing the playoffs for the seventh straight season, the Ducks find themselves at the top of the Pacific Division standings with 27 points in 20 games.

Anaheim Ducks News / Last Word On Sports / November 20

NHL Rumours: Anaheim Ducks First Round Defenceman Wants a Trade

Welcome back to another edition of NHL Rumours from the crew at Last Word on Hockey. With the season settling in and clubs beginning to separate themselves, teams are making difficult choices about playing time, development, and long-term fit.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 20

Ducks boast stellar home record ahead of visit from Senators

At roughly the one-quarter mark of the season, the Anaheim Ducks are in a position that few hockey pundits could have predicted: atop the Pacific Division standings.

Anaheim Ducks News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 20

Ducks rumors: Which young defenseman is asking out, per Elliotte Friedman?

The Anaheim Ducks are surging under new head coach Joel Quenneville to start the 2025-26 season. They are 13-6-1, atop the Pacific Division, but not everyone is happy in Southern California.

Anaheim Ducks News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 20

Ducks’ Lukas Dostal reaches Frederik Andersen territory in win over Bruins

The Anaheim Ducks are rolling early in the 2025-26 season. One of the major reasons for this is goaltender Lukas Dostal. Now the full-time starter following the John Gibson trade over the summer, Dostal is proving that he is a legitimate netminder.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 20

Ducks squander lead, still emerge with win over Bruins

Defenseman Ian Moore scored the go-ahead goal with 3:35 left in the third period and Lukas Dostal made 36 saves, lifting the Anaheim Ducks to a 4-3 win over the visiting Boston Bruins on Wednesday.

Anaheim Ducks News / Daily Faceoff / November 19

Hot start may not be enough for Ducks to maintain lead in tight Pacific Division

The Anaheim Ducks are off to a hot start, going 12-6-1 with 25 points through their first 19 games, leading the Pacific Division. Joel Quenneville has

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The '2025 NFL draft QB class' quiz

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The '2022 NFL Week 1 starting QBs' quiz

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Olen Zellweger News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 18

Ducks’ Olen Zellweger joins exclusive club after OT winner vs. Mammoth

The Anaheim Ducks are having a solid season. The team currently leads the Pacific Division, and Leo Carlsson has been mentioned as a potential Hart Memorial Trophy candidate.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 18

Ducks Complete Last-Minute Comeback to Win 3-2 Over Mammoth

The puck dropped in Anaheim on Monday night when the Utah Mammoth visited the Ducks. The Ducks were fresh off a three-game road trip on which they did not win once.

Radko Gudas News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 17

Ducks to activate Radko Gudas

The Anaheim Ducks are expected to welcome back their captain this evening. According to Derek Lee of The Hockey News, the Ducks will activate defenseman Radko Gudas tonight, and he’ll be in the lineup against the Utah Mammoth.

NHL News / Yardbarker / November 17

Hart Trophy candidates through the first month of NHL season

Top five Hart Trophy candidates through the first month of the NHL season

The 2025-26 NHL season is just over a month old, which means we now have a large enough sample size to start making more educated predictions on player and team accolades. Here are five leading candidates for the Hart Trophy.

Senators are winner in trade with Flyers

Matthew Knies holds the key to solving a critical Maple Leafs problem

Toronto GM Brad Treliving needs to rethink his team-building philosophy

Leafs HC Craig Berube's words fall short after loss to Blackhawks

Canadiens HC Martin St. Louis has work to do after recent bad news

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / November 17

NHL Predictions: November 17th Utah Mammoth vs Anaheim Ducks

Welcome back to another edition of 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.

Ryan Strome News / Breakaway on SI / November 13

Ducks' Ryan Strome to Make Season Debut After Injury

After missing time due to an upper-body injury, center Ryan Strome will make his season debut for the Anaheim Ducks. Strome will be returning to the lineup for his first game of the regular season against the Detroit Red Wings (9-7-0) at Little Caesars Arena on Nov.

Leo Carlsson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 12