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Ducks' Leo Carlsson (thigh) out 3-5 weeks; Olympics in jeopardy

Anaheim Ducks center Leo Carlsson will be sidelined for three to five weeks after undergoing a procedure to address a left thigh injury. The timeline puts Carlsson's participation in the upcoming Olympics in jeopardy.

Tim Washe News / Field Level Media / January 17

Tim Washe's first goal helps Ducks earn shootout win over Kings

Tim Washe scored his first NHL goal and the visiting Anaheim Ducks erased a two-goal deficit en route to winning 3-2 in a shootout against the Los Angeles Kings on Friday.

Leo Carlsson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 16

Leo Carlsson Out Three To Five Weeks

The Ducks, who have been struggling in recent weeks, will now have to try to turn things around without the services of one of their top players for the

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Leo Carlsson News / Daily Faceoff / January 16

Ducks’ Leo Carlsson out 3-5 weeks after undergoing thigh surgery

Unwanted news for a California team and a country gearing up for the Winter Olympics. On Friday, the Anaheim Ducks announced that forward Leo Carlsson underwent surgery to treat a Morel-Lavallée lesion in his left thigh.

Anaheim Ducks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 16

Ducks Recall Sam Colangelo, Place Troy Terry On Injured Reserve

Earlier today, the hope was that the Ducks would welcome back winger Troy Terry from the upper-body injury that has kept him out of the lineup for the

Anaheim Ducks News / Daily Faceoff / January 16

Ducks’ Cutter Gauthier, Troy Terry to return against Kings

The Anaheim Ducks are going to get some reinforcements for Friday’s game against the Los Angeles Kings, as forwards Cutter Gauthier and Troy Terry are returning to the lineup, and Chris Kreider is a game-time decision.

Nikita Nesterenko News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 15

Ducks Reassign Nikita Nesterenko

The Anaheim Ducks have assigned winger Nikita Nesterenko to the AHL’s San Diego Gulls. This move comes after Nesterenko cleared NHL waivers last week. It is Nesterenko’s first assignment to the minors since signing a two-year, $1.6MM contract with the Ducks in June.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 15

Kings, Ducks close in standings as they open home-and-home set

With their nine-game winless streak now in the rearview mirror, the Anaheim Ducks will try for two victories in a row when they visit the Los Angeles Kings on Friday night.

Mikael Granlund News / Professor Press Box / January 15

By the Numbers: How Mikael Granlund Helped Make #64 Familiar

In hockey, certain numbers carry immediate weight—think of the “99” of Gretzky or the “66” of Lemieux. But for years, #64 was just basically a "training camp" number, a placeholder given to prospects before they earned a more well-worn jersey number.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 14

Ducks shoot past Stars to end 9-game losing streak

Chris Kreider scored what proved to be the game-winning goal as the Anaheim Ducks snapped a nine-game losing streak with a 3-1 victory over the visiting Dallas Stars on Tuesday night.

Anaheim Ducks News / EasySportz / January 14

Anaheim Ducks in Free Fall as Losses Continue to Mount

Extended skid leaves Anaheim searching for traction and consistency The Anaheim Ducks’ season has reached a troubling point, with persistent problems continuing to derail progress.

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Tim Washe News / The Hockey Writers / January 13

Ducks News & Rumors: Washe Recalled, Win Drought Continues, and Team Events

The Anaheim Ducks are “so back”… back to their old ways, that is. The team is on a losing streak dating back to Dec. 22. This week in News & Rumors, we’ll take a look at their win drought, the latest transactions, and some extracurricular team events.

Anaheim Ducks News / Last Word On Sports / January 13

Explaining the Anaheim Ducks Slump by the Stats

The Anaheim Ducks slump is best understood through expectation, not emotion. Early in the season, Anaheim surged to an 11–3–1 start and climbed to a point where playoff models put them near a 90 percent chance of qualifying.

Anaheim Ducks News / Breakaway on SI / January 12

Ducks in Free Fall as Losses Mount

The Anaheim Ducks began the season as one of the darlings of the NHL. Led by a group of young guns and fresh faces, the Ducks were poised to rise and become the Pacific Division’s top dog.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 10

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.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / January 10

NHL Prediction: January 10th Anaheim Ducks vs Buffalo Sabres

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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.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / January 8

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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.

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.