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New franchise records and a third-string goalie have helped the Anaheim Ducks surge back up the standings

After a brutal stretch of play, that culminated in two losses laced with disappointment, the Anaheim Ducks flipped the script in week 6 of the 2026-27 season.

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Cutter Gauthier breaks tie late, Ducks beat Flames to extend streak

Cutter Gauthier scored a tiebreaking goal late in the third period that sent the visiting Anaheim Ducks to a 5-3 comeback victory over the Calgary Flames on Friday.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / November 6

Should Ducks’ Helleson been penalized for hit on Oilers’ McDavid?

There was a scary moment during Thursday night’s game between the Anaheim Ducks and Edmonton Oilers. Midway through the first period, Oilers’ captain Connor McDavid went in on a scoring chance, then took a hit from Ducks’ defenseman Drew Helleson that sent McDavid crashing into the Anaheim net.

Cutter Gauthier News / Field Level Media / November 6

Cutter Gauthier, Ducks strive to continue sprees vs. Flames

The Anaheim Ducks are filling nets and collecting wins, two trends they will look to continue when they visit the Calgary Flames on Friday night. The Ducks arrive in Calgary on the heels of a nail-biting 5-4 victory Thursday over the Edmonton Oilers, the sixth consecutive game in which Anaheim scored five or more goals.

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The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz

Can you name every winner of the Hart Trophy, which honors the most valuable player in the NHL, since 1983?

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NHL News / Daily Faceoff / November 6

Connor McDavid on emotional response to Drew Helleson hit: 'People have me pegged as a robot'

Edmonton Oilers star Connor McDavid hasn’t always been known for big quotable moments — but that wasn’t the case on Thursday evening.

Should Ducks’ Helleson been penalized for hit on Oilers’ McDavid?

Podkolzin ejected for defending McDavid in heated first period against Ducks

Oilers' Connor McDavid is the 'apple king' of the NHL

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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.

Anaheim Ducks News / Field Level Media / November 5

Cutter Gauthier stays red-hot as Ducks top Oilers

Pavel Mintyukov and Beckett Sennecke each scored two goals and added an assist for the visiting Anaheim Ducks in a 5-4 win over the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday night.

NHL News / Ball Exclusives / November 5

Ducks at Oilers: Anaheim Visits Edmonton on Thursday Night

The Anaheim Ducks visit the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place on Thursday, Nov. 5, with the puck set to drop at 8:00 p.m. ET. Edmonton enters at 11-2-3 but is coming off a 4-3 road loss to the Devils on Tuesday, Nov.

Cutter Gauthier News / Yardbarker / November 5

Red-hot Cutter Gauthier achieves franchise first with rare feat

Gauthier is heating up in a big way for the Ducks.

The '2006-07 Anaheim Ducks' quiz

Anaheim Ducks News / Pucks of a Feather / November 4

How the Anaheim Ducks have momentarily pulled out of their early season tailspin

Don't look now Anaheim fans, but the Ducks are on a little bit of a heater, after holding on to a 5-4 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday night.

Cutter Gauthier News / Daily Faceoff / November 4

Cutter Gauthier getting hot at an important time for Ducks

It hasn’t been the best of starts for the Anaheim Ducks. After winning their first playoff series since 2017 last season, the Ducks were hoping to take the proverbial next step this year.

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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.

Cutter Gauthier News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 4

Ducks’ Cutter Gauthier pulls off historic feat with goal-scoring barrage vs. Canucks

While the Anaheim Ducks have gotten off to an inconsistent start to the 2026-27 season just months after advancing to the Western Conference Semifinal in the spring, they’ve rattled off two straight wins and, on Tuesday night, exacted some revenge against a divisional opponent.

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Cutter Gauthier News / Field Level Media / November 4

Cutter Gauthier logs second straight hat trick as Ducks nip Canucks

Cutter Gauthier recorded his team-record second straight hat trick to help the visiting Anaheim Ducks earn a 5-4 win against the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday night.

Anaheim Ducks News / Pucks of a Feather / November 2

The Anaheim Ducks' Hometown Remix jersey leads the flock

Forget the 6-3 shellacking the Anaheim Ducks dished out to the Ottawa Senators on Monday night, the even bigger and more exciting news was the official announcement of the Ducks Hometown Remix jersey.

Anaheim Ducks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 2

Ducks Recall Nico Myatovic; Place A.J. Greer On IR

According to a team announcement, the Anaheim Ducks recalled forward Nico Myatovic from the San Diego Gulls in the AHL. In a corresponding roster move, Anaheim placed forward A.J.

Anaheim Ducks News / Daily Faceoff / November 2

Carlsson, Gauthier finally living up to new contracts this season

The Anaheim Ducks have gotten off to a mixed start to the 2026-27 season, but the star duo of Leo Carlsson and Cutter Gauthier looks like it may be emerging

Cutter Gauthier News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 2

Ducks star Cutter Gauthier gets 100% real after 2nd career hat trick in Senators win

Cutter Gauthier was the catalyst for a furious Anaheim Ducks comeback in the final game on Sunday’s NHL schedule, tallying three times as the Ducks erased a three-goal deficit to beat the Ottawa Senators 6-3 at Honda Center.

Judd Caulfield News / Pucks of a Feather / November 2

Judd Caulfield, a North Dakota kid, finally realized his NHL dream as he made the opening night roster

A native of Grand Forks, Caulfield has been waiting for his moment for a few years now. He is one of a pretty exclusive group: just over 20 players from North Dakota have played in an NHL game.

Anaheim Ducks News / Field Level Media / November 1

Cutter Gauthier, Judd Caulfield combine for 5 goals, Ducks top Senators

Cutter Gauthier had a hat trick and the Anaheim Ducks scored six unanswered goals to rally for a 6-3 win against the visiting Ottawa Senators on Sunday.

Anaheim Ducks News / Pucks of a Feather / November 1

All tricks and just a treat, in the Anaheim Ducks' week 5 collapse

Happy Dia de los Muertos to all those that celebrate. Hopefully you all had a safe and fun Halloween night and weren't too scared of things that go bump in the night.

Nick Jensen News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 1

Ducks’ Nick Jensen Clears Waivers

Nov. 1st: Friedman confirmed that Jensen successfully cleared waivers. Oct. 31st: Another veteran defenseman finds himself on the waiver wire. Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reports (Twitter link) that the Ducks have placed blueliner Nick Jensen on waivers today.

Laurent Brossoit News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 31

Ducks Recall Laurent Brossoit

This afternoon the Anaheim Ducks announced that goaltender Laurent Brossoit has been recalled from AHL San Diego. No directly corresponding transaction was needed as earlier today they waived veteran defender Nick Jensen amidst his rough start in Orange County.

Leo Carlsson News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 28

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.

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 / 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.