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Ducks New Addition Bringing Winning Mentality

The Anaheim Ducks scored a late third period goal in their latest victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins. On the power play in the closing minutes of the final frame, new addition and veteran winger Chris Kreider buried a feed behind Penguins goalie Tristan Jarry to give the Ducks a 4-3 lead that sealed the win.

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Kreider’s 3-Point Night Gives Ducks’ a 4-3 Win Over Penguins

For the first time in the 2025-26 regular season, the Anaheim Ducks were on home ice, welcoming the Pittsburgh Penguins to town. The Ducks (2-1-0) entered the game coming off a 7-6 overtime win over the San Jose Sharks.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 15

Ducks push past Penguins, win 10th straight home opener

Chris Kreider scored two goals, including the go-ahead tally on the power play with 1:27 remaining, as the Anaheim Ducks erased an early two-score deficit for a 4-3 victory over the visiting Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / October 14

NHL Prediction: October 14th Pittsburgh Penguins vs Anaheim Ducks

Welcome back to another edition of NHL Predictions from the team at Last Word on Hockey. Each day we break down the matchups and give you insight into projected outcomes using advanced stats and betting analysis.

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The 'Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

How many of the Maurice Richard trophy winners since the award was first given out in 1998-99 can you name in five minutes?

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NHL News / Field Level Media / October 13

Ducks hope to keep goals flowing as Penguins visit for home opener

After turning their offense loose to win for the first time this season, the Anaheim Ducks will face the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday in their home opener.

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The 20 NHL players under the most pressure for the 2025-26 season

Some players certainly face more pressure than most, and of course inherently some players are facing the most pressure.

Maple Leafs making the right call with major roster decision

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Leo Carlsson News / Daily Faceoff / October 13

Ducks’ Leo Carlsson deserves so much more love for his strong play

The Anaheim Ducks were a popular pick to be a breakout team in the Western Conference this season, and while much of that hope rested upon the upgrade behind the bench that was the hiring of Joel Quenneville, a lot of it also had to do with growth from its talented young nucleus.

Anaheim Ducks News / The Hockey Writers / October 12

Ducks’ Broadcaster Steve Carroll to Be Inducted Into Southern California Sports Broadcasters Hall of Fame

Long-time Ducks’ broadcaster Steve Carroll will be inducted into the Southern California Sports Broadcasters Hall of Fame on Jan. 13, 2026. Carroll is in the midst of his 27th season as the audio play-by-play commentator for the Ducks’ audio broadcast network, Ducks Stream.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 12

Ducks rally, pull off wild 7-6 OT win over Sharks

Leo Carlsson scored 45 seconds into overtime off a 2-on-1 to give the visiting Anaheim Ducks a 7-6 comeback victory against the San Jose Sharks on Saturday night.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / October 11

NHL Prediction: October 11 Anaheim Ducks vs San Jose Sharks

Tim Washe News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 10

Anaheim Ducks reassign Tim Washe

The former captain of the National Championship-winning Western Michigan University Broncos is headed to the AHL.

The 15 greatest hockey line nicknames of all time

The '2006-07 Anaheim Ducks' quiz

Beckett Sennecke News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 10

Ducks’ rookie Beckett Sennecke responds to mom’s emotional reaction to 1st NHL goal

The Anaheim Ducks didn’t have the most ideal start to their season with a 3-1 loss to the Seattle Kraken, but 2024 first-round pick Beckett Sennecke will have something to remember it by as he scored his first goal in his debut.

Anaheim Ducks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 9

Ducks place Ryan Strome on IR, Beckett Sennecke to debut

The Ducks already announced they won’t have veteran forward Ryan Strome on hand for their season-opening road trip due to an upper-body injury.

The 20 NHL players under the most pressure for the 2025-26 season

The '2006-07 Anaheim Ducks' quiz

NHL News / NHL Rumors / October 9

Would Philadelphia Flyers be interested in Buffalo Sabres' Bowen Byram again?

William James of Philly Hockey Now: Elliotte Friedman reported that the Philadelphia Flyers are looking for a defenseman. The Flyers could use some size on the blue line, and it may be one of the reasons prospect Emil Andrae (5′ 9″) is stuck in the minors.

Ryan Strome News / Daily Faceoff / October 8

Ducks’ Ryan Strome to miss start of 2025-26 with upper-body injury

An important veteran presence will be absent for the first few days of the 2025-26 campaign. On Wednesday, the Anaheim Ducks announced that forward Ryan Strome is going to miss the first couple of games of the regular season due to an upper-body injury.

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Ville Husso News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 7

Ducks place Ville Husso on waivers

The Anaheim Ducks have placed goaltender Ville Husso on waivers, per Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman. The move cuts the Ducks roster to two goalies – Lukas Dostal and Petr Mrazek – with a few days left before opening night.

Troy Terry News / Last Word On Sports / October 5

Predicting Anaheim Duck Troy Terry’s Stat Line for 2025-26 Season

While the Anaheim Ducks continue their long rebuild, one constant offensively has been Troy Terry. While prospects like Leo Carlsson and Cutter Gauthier draw headlines, Terry remains the Ducks’ most reliable offensive forward.

Anaheim Ducks News / Daily Faceoff / October 4

Is the Ducks’ rebuild finally over?

After a 2024-25 campaign that saw the Anaheim Ducks take a massive leap forward, increasing their point total by 21 and finishing with a 35-37-10 record, the NHL’s franchise from Orange County looks to make some noise in the Pacific Division and try to clinch a playoff spot for the first time since 2017-18.

Jackson LaCombe News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 3

Jackson LaCombe, Ducks grades for $72 million contract extension

The Anaheim Ducks enter the 2025-26 season with a new bench boss and playoff expectations. Joel Quenneville is behind the bench in Southern California, leading a group with newly signed Mason McTavish and Lukas Dostal.

Jackson LaCombe News / NHL Trade Talk / October 2

Ducks Hand Out Another Huge Deal: Sign Jackson LaCombe

The Anaheim Ducks recently re-signed Mason McTavish to a hefty contract. On Thursday, they went and signed a key player to another huge deal, inking defenseman Jackson LaCombe to an eight-year deal worth $9 million per season.

Anaheim Ducks News / Breakaway on SI / October 2

Ducks Sign Defenseman to Franchise Record Extension

The Anaheim Ducks are aggressively pursuing the next step in their organizational rebuild as the 2025-2026 season kicks off. The team finally ended a months long standoff with top center Mason McTavish when they signed him to a six-year extension, and just a few days later they signed their top defender to a franchise record deal.

Anaheim Ducks News / Breakaway on SI / September 28

Latest Extension First of Many for Rebuilding Ducks

The Anaheim Ducks and center Mason McTavish worked for months on the new, six-year extension he recently signed. The long-term deal comes with an average annual value (AAV) of $7 million and the expectation that McTavish will be their number two center as they ascend back into the Western Conference playoff race.

Mason Mctavish News / NHL Trade Talk / September 27

Ducks, McTavish Closing in on Six-Year, $42M Extension

After weeks of uncertainty, the Anaheim Ducks and forward Mason McTavish are on the verge of finalizing a six-year contract extension worth $7 million annually.

Leo Carlsson News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 24

Ducks’ X-factor in 2025-26, and it’s not Leo Carlsson

The Anaheim Ducks are preparing for the 2025-26 NHL season that starts in just two weeks, and there is a lot of anticipation in the air. After the Ducks hired Joel Quenneville, there are higher expectations for this hockey team.

Anaheim Ducks News / NHL Trade Talk / September 19

McTavish Trade Calls? Ducks’ Response Was Anything But Polite

Don’t call the Anaheim Ducks asking if Mason McTavish is available for trade. That is, unless you want to be told off by GM Pat Verbeek. Reports this week, as McTavish skates with the Ottawa 67’s, and it looks like contract talks have taken a turn for the worse, are that other clubs are asking if McTavish is available.

Robby Fabbri News / Yardbarker / September 12