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Midgame 3-goal flurry sends Ducks to win over Jets

Alex Killorn, Ryan Poehling and Jackson LaCombe each had a goal and an assist for the visiting Anaheim Ducks, who scored three times in a 1:44 span of the second period in a 4-1 victory against the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday night.

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Jets seek payback vs. Ducks after overtime loss in Anaheim

The Anaheim Ducks and Winnipeg Jets have exited the Olympic break with positive results so far. They'll meet for the second time since the break when the Jets host the Ducks on Tuesday night.

John Carlson News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 9

2 reasons why John Carlson is perfect fit for Ducks

One of the more stunning moments of the 2025-26 season is going to be when John Carlson suits up for his first game with the Anaheim Ducks. The former Washington Capitals defenseman has been out with an injury since early February, but had been progressing toward a return before the Ducks acquired him at the trade deadline.

Anaheim Ducks News / Last Word On Sports / March 9

Anaheim Ducks Storylines at the Three-Quarter Mark of the Season

At the quarter mark of the season, expectations around the Anaheim Ducks had already begun to shift. Early projections centred on ending the franchise’s seven-year Stanley Cup Playoff drought.

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The 'NHL active hat trick leaders' quiz

How many of the active NHL players with at least seven hat tricks in their career can you name in five minutes?

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Anaheim Ducks News / Breakaway on SI / March 8

Ducks Could Be Dark Horse in Western Conference Playoffs

The Anaheim Ducks have won 7 of their last 8 games and now sit in first place in the Pacific Division in the Western Conference and are looking like a scary team.

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The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

John Carlson News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 7

John Carlson gets brutally honest on trade to Ducks

The 2026 NHL Trade Deadline was relatively anti-climactic overall, but the same can’t be said for longtime Washington Capital turned Anaheim Duck John Carlson.

NHL News / The Sick Podcast / March 7

Habs Lose 6-5 In Shootout To The Ducks

The Montreal Canadiens fell 6-5 in a shootout to the Anaheim Ducks on Friday night, after blowing their late lead in the final minute of regulation. Despite scoring 5 goals in both games on their California road trip, the Habs remain winless on the trip thanks to shaky defence and goaltending.

Anaheim Ducks News / Field Level Media / March 7

Chris Kreider collects 4 points as Ducks down Canadiens in shootout

Chris Kreider scored the tying goal in the last minute of regulation and had three assists for the Anaheim Ducks, who recovered for a 6-5 shootout win against the visiting Montreal Canadiens on Friday.

Anaheim Ducks News / The Hockey Writers / March 6

Ducks Trade Ryan Strome to Flames for 7th-Round Pick

The Anaheim Ducks have traded forward Ryan Strome to the Calgary Flames for a 2027 seventh-round pick, according to Pierre LeBrun. The Ducks get some much-needed cap relief and move off of a bad contract, while the Flames get a veteran to mentor potential young guys in the core.

NHL News / The Sick Podcast / March 6

The Habs Looking To Bounce Back Against Ducks

After what was a very quiet Trade Deadline Day on Friday where they made no moves, the Montreal Canadiens (33-18-9) turn their attention to tonight’s 9:00 pm ET clash against the Anaheim Ducks (34-24-3), where they hope to rebound from a disappointing defensive effort in a 7-5 loss on Tuesday against the San Jose Sharks.

Ryan Strome News / Daily Faceoff / March 6

Flames acquire Ryan Strome from Ducks

The Calgary Flames have acquired veteran center Ryan Strome from the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for a seventh-round pick in the 2027 NHL Draft, according to multiple reports.

Anaheim Ducks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 6

Ducks Trade Ryan Strome To Flames

Veteran forward Ryan Strome is heading from the Ducks to the Flames, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports. It’s a seventh-round pick in 2027 headed the other way, per TSN’s Pierre LeBrun.

NHL News / Yardbarker / March 6

Trading John Carlson signals shift in focus for Capitals

An end of an era arrived for the Washington Capitals on Friday.

Ducks acquire D John Carlson from Caps in late-night trade

The 'NHL active hat trick leaders' quiz

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 6

Ducks GM Pat Verbeek breaks silence on shocking John Carlson trade

On Thursday night, the Anaheim Ducks acquired veteran defenseman John Carlson from the Washington Capitals in exchange for a conditional first-round draft pick (2026 or 2027) and a 2027 third-round pick.

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NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 6

Ducks Acquire John Carlson

A midnight blockbuster kicks off deadline day. The Ducks announced they’ve acquired two-time All-Star defenseman John Carlson from the Capitals. Washington lands a conditional first-round pick in return, plus Anaheim’s third-round pick in 2027.

Anaheim Ducks News / Field Level Media / March 5

Ducks sign forward Ryan Poehling to 4-year deal

Ryan Poehling is staying put in Anaheim after the forward signed a new four-year contract Ducks on Friday. Poehling would have become an unrestricted free agent this summer.

Ryan Poehling News / Daily Faceoff / March 5

Ducks re-sign Ryan Poehling to four-year extension

The Anaheim Ducks have locked up their third-line center for the rest of the decade. On Thursday, the team announced that they have re-signed Ryan Poehling to a four-year contract extension.

Anaheim Ducks News / Last Word On Sports / March 5

The Anaheim Ducks Announce 4-Year Contract Extension to Centre

The Anaheim Ducks are making a non-trade related move on the eve of the 2025-26 NHL Trade Deadline. They have announced that centre Ryan Poehling signs a new contract extension with the club.

Anaheim Ducks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 5

Ducks Looking To Add On The Wing

So far, it’s been a quiet deadline season for Anaheim. The only deal the Ducks have made this season was to acquire depth winger Jeffrey Viel from the Bruins in January.

Anaheim Ducks News / Daily Faceoff / March 5

Ducks could look to add veteran defenseman

The Anaheim Ducks continue to be one of the surprises of this NHL season. A scorching-hot start gave way to a brutal slump that looked like it would knock the Ducks out of the playoff picture, but the young team led by stars like Leo Carlsson and Cutter Gauthier has powered back of late.

Frank Vatrano News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 4