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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.

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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.

Anaheim Ducks 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.

Anaheim Ducks 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.

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

Can you name every NHL franchise's all-time leader in points in five minutes?

The 'Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

The 'NHL 1,600 point club' quiz

The 'Team Canada 2025 Four Nations Face-Off roster' quiz

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 / Yardbarker

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.

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.

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.

Frank Vatrano News / Daily Faceoff / December 31

$Ducks’ Frank Vatrano out six weeks with shoulder fracture$

Ducks’ Frank Vatrano out six weeks with shoulder fracture

The Anaheim Ducks announced Wednesday that forward Frank Vatrano will be out for approximately six weeks due to a should fracture suffered during their game against the Los Angeles Kings last Saturday.

Frank Vatrano News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 31

Ducks’ Frank Vatrano To Miss Six Weeks

The Anaheim Ducks provided an injury update mid-game, as Frank Vatrano will miss approximately six weeks. The forward has suffered a shoulder fracture which occurred on Saturday against Los Angeles.

Jon Cooper News / Daily Faceoff / January 1

Lightning win OT thriller in head coach Jon Cooper's 1,000th NHL game

Jon Cooper officially coached his 1,000th career NHL regular-season game Wednesday.

Darren Raddysh's OT goal helps Lightning beat Ducks for 5th straight W

The 25 best late-round NHL Draft picks

The '2003-04 Tampa Bay Lightning' quiz

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / December 31

NHL Predictions: Tampa Bay Lightning versus the Anaheim Ducks

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.

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.

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The 'Most sacks in an NFL season' quiz

The 'Last 4K-yard passer by NFL team' quiz

The 'Heisman Trophy winners since 2000' quiz

The 'TE receiving leaders by NFL team' quiz

Anaheim Ducks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 29

Ducks’ Frank Vatrano, Radko Gudas Out On Monday

The Anaheim Ducks will be without players in Monday’s game against the San Jose Sharks. Forward Frank Vatrano will miss the game with an upper-body injury while defenseman and captain Radko Gudas will be forced out by an illness head coach Joel Quenneville told Derek Lee of The Hockey News.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / December 27

NHL Prediction: December 27th Anaheim Ducks vs Los Angeles Kings

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.

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.

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.