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Ducks star Leo Carlsson hits major scoring milestone during Canucks game

Anaheim Ducks forward Leo Carlsson reached a career milestone during Tuesday’s 6-5 overtime loss to the Vancouver Canucks at Honda Center. The 21-year-old scored his 65th NHL goal, moving past Lucas Raymond for the second-most goals by a Swedish player before turning 22.

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Canucks, Ducks set out to reverse recent trajectories

A pair of teams eager to regain the form they showed when the season began will meet Tuesday when the Anaheim Ducks play host to the Vancouver Canucks.

Anaheim Ducks News / The Hockey Writers / October 26

Ducks News & Notes: Road Trip Recap

The Anaheim Ducks have concluded a four-game road trip to the Eastern United States, visiting the New York Rangers, New York Islanders, New Jersey Devils, and Philadelphia Flyers.

Anaheim Ducks News / Pucks of a Feather / October 25

The Anaheim Ducks ended week 4 on a high note, but you probably couldn't watch

The Anaheim Ducks finally snapped their 5-game losing streak on Saturday afternoon, defeating the Philadelphia Flyers 5-4 in a game that we had circled on our calendars in permanent marker, since the schedule was revealed.

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The 'Most goals in NHL history' quiz

How many of the 22 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The '2026-27 NHL captains' quiz

The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz

Leo Carlsson News / ESPN / October 24

Carlsson, offered by Flyers, burns Philly in Ducks' win

Leo Carlsson showed what the Flyers missed out on after scoring and assisting on the game-winner in the Ducks' 5-4 win.

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The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

Tristan Luneau News / Field Level Media / October 24

Tristan Luneau pushes Ducks past resurgent Flyers

Tristan Luneau had a goal and two assists as the visiting Anaheim Ducks snapped a five-game losing streak with a 5-4 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday.

Anaheim Ducks News / Pucks of a Feather / October 23

The Anaheim Ducks may be in a funk, but unfortunately, it's not a new trend

Stop me if you've heard this before, but the Anaheim Ducks lost again. In yet another uninspiring and listless defeat, this time at the hands of the New Jersey Devils in a 4-1 shellacking on Thursday night, the Ducks have now lost 5 consecutive games and are firmly outside of the playoff picture with just 8 points in the standings.

Anaheim Ducks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 23

Ducks Recall Travis Mitchell; Place Pavel Mintyukov On IR

According to a team announcement, the Anaheim Ducks have recalled defenseman Travis Mitchell from the AHL’s San Diego Gulls. In a corresponding roster move, the Ducks placed defenseman Pavel Mintyukov on the injured reserve with a lower-body ailment.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 23

Familiar faces square off as ascending Flyers host road-weary Ducks

Two teams that are trending in opposite directions face off Saturday afternoon when the Philadelphia Flyers host the Anaheim Ducks. Philadelphia got off to a brutal start this season, going 0-6-3 in its first nine games.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 21

Struggling Ducks seek faster start against surging Devils

The Anaheim Ducks were able to score the opening goal in their first five games this season, but have not been seizing control of late in a four-game losing streak.

Anaheim Ducks News / Pucks of a Feather / October 18

The Anaheim Ducks have taken a slight step back, after going winless in week 3 of the 2026-27 season

With their loss 4-2 loss to the Boston Bruins on Friday night, the Anaheim Ducks went 0-2 in week 3 of their 2026-27 season. The Ducks currently sit outside of the playoff picture, as they are 1 point back of the Dallas Stars for the first wildcard spot and 3 points back of the Seattle Kraken for third in the Pacific Division.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Mikael Granlund News / Daily Faceoff / October 15

Ducks' Mikael Granlund out day-to-day with upper-body injury

The on-ice leader of the Quack Attack is off the pond.

Jets' Josh Morrissey now week-to-week with upper-body injury

Leafs' Chris Tanev week-to-week with upper-body injury

Seven unexpected players put in opportunistic roles to start 2026-27

The '2006-07 Anaheim Ducks' quiz

Anaheim Ducks News / The Hockey Writers / October 13

Anaheim Ducks Roster Updates: Poehling, McQueen, Mitchell, and Gauthier

The Anaheim Ducks have made some roster moves to start the week. Ryan Poehling, Roger McQueen, and Travis Mitchell have been shuffled around within the organization.

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The 'Fewest passing-yards in a win' quiz

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Anaheim Ducks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 13

Ducks Make Multiple Roster Moves

The Anaheim Ducks will look slightly different tonight against the Calgary Flames. In their game-day preview, the Ducks confirmed several previously referenced transactions.

Anaheim Ducks News / The Lead / October 13

Ducks’ Hot Start Is Proof of Good Management

Anaheim General Manager Patrick Verbeek has been working to form a team of young talent for the 2026-27 season. While balancing hefty new contracts, a salary cap that they are inching towards, and veterans with big question marks at the end of their names, the Ducks seem to be finding their footing.

Ryan Poehling News / Daily Faceoff / October 13

Ducks’ Ryan Poehling out 6-8 weeks with MCL sprain

Terrible news for a player who has had injury woes throughout his career. On Tuesday, the Anaheim Ducks announced that forward Ryan Poehling has been placed on injured reserve and is expected to miss 6-8 weeks due to an MCL sprain.

Roger McQueen News / Daily Faceoff / October 13

Ducks call up top prospect Roger McQueen ahead of possible NHL debut

The Anaheim Ducks already boast one of the most impressive collections of young talent the NHL has to offer, and another one of their highly touted young players may be set to make his NHL debut Tuesday night.

Anaheim Ducks News / The Hockey Writers / October 10

Ducks News and Notes: Off to a Hot Start

The Anaheim Ducks kicked off the 2026-27 NHL season with a 3-1-0 record, securing third place in the Pacific Division after the first week. Things are off to a hot start, and fans are hopeful the trend will continue as the season progresses.

Anaheim Ducks News / NHL Trade Talk / October 2

Ducks Defenseman 'Shocked' by Contract Offer, Which Answers Important Question

The Anaheim Ducks offered a defenseman with 14 NHL games of experience a $7.2 million per season contract over six seasons. It’s a huge bet that the organization is making on an unproven player.

Anaheim Ducks News / The Lead / October 2

What Can Anaheim Ducks Fans Look forward to This Season?

The biggest off-season news was the signing of two Anaheim Ducks powerhouse forwards: 22-year-old Cutter Gauthier and 21-year-old Leo Carlsson. After being traded to the Anaheim Ducks two years ago in 2024, Cutter Gauthier was finally signed on for another six years on an $81 million contract.