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Ducks’ Leo Carlsson opens up on rivalry with Connor Bedard, Macklin Celebrini

Connor Bedard and Macklin Celebrini are attempting to lead the charge for the future of the NHL, but the Anaheim Ducks have their own candidate in Leo Carlsson.

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Ducks to activate Radko Gudas

The Anaheim Ducks are expected to welcome back their captain this evening. According to Derek Lee of The Hockey News, the Ducks will activate defenseman Radko Gudas tonight, and he’ll be in the lineup against the Utah Mammoth.

NHL News / Yardbarker / November 17

Hart Trophy candidates through the first month of NHL season

Top five Hart Trophy candidates through the first month of the NHL season

The 2025-26 NHL season is just over a month old, which means we now have a large enough sample size to start making more educated predictions on player and team accolades. Here are five leading candidates for the Hart Trophy.

Senators are winner in trade with Flyers

Matthew Knies holds the key to solving a critical Maple Leafs problem

Toronto GM Brad Treliving needs to rethink his team-building philosophy

Leafs HC Craig Berube's words fall short after loss to Blackhawks

Canadiens HC Martin St. Louis has work to do after recent bad news

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / November 17

NHL Predictions: November 17th Utah Mammoth vs Anaheim Ducks

Welcome back to another edition of NHL Predictions. 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.

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The 'NHL all-time goal leaders' quiz

How many of the 21 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

The '2024-25 NHL points leaders' quiz

The 'Active 40-goal NHL season leaders' quiz

The 'NHL 1,200-points Club' quiz

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 16

Ducks hope that home ice is elixir as Mammoth pay visit

The Anaheim Ducks need a return to home ice to be the tonic for their struggles. Anaheim is back in action on Monday and hosting the Utah Mammoth while in the throes of a three-game losing skid, with the latest a 2-0 road loss at the hands of the Minnesota Wild on Saturday.

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.

Leo Carlsson News / Daily Faceoff / November 16

Could Leo Carlsson be a difference-maker for Sweden at the Olympics?

Anaheim Ducks center Leo Carlsson has been one of the breakout stories of this young NHL season. The 2023 No. 2 overall pick has broken out to not only meet the expectations that come with such high draft capital, but exceed them.

Leo Carlsson News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 14

Team Sweden coach loves what he’s seeing from Ducks’ Leo Carlsson

It’s been a revival on Katella Avenue, as the Anaheim Ducks are off to a hot start this season. Significantly, their play has garnered the attention of the Team Sweden coach.

Pat Verbeek News / Daily Faceoff / November 14

Pat Verbeek is seeing early returns on his offseason moves for the Ducks

The Anaheim Ducks are one of the stories of the hockey season so far as we approach American Thanksgiving. Despite dropping their past two games, they sit in first place in the Pacific Division with a record of 11-5-1.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 13

Ducks’ Cutter Gauthier joins Paul Kariya, Bobby Ryan club vs. Red Wings

The Anaheim Ducks are one of the best teams in the NHL early on this year. They have hit the ground running with their young core of Leo Carlsson, Cutter Gauthier, and Mason McTavish.

Sam Colangelo News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 13

Ducks reassign winger Sam Colangelo to AHL San Diego

The Anaheim Ducks announced they’ve reassigned winger Sam Colangelo to AHL San Diego. They’re now left with an open roster spot after activating Ryan Strome from injured reserve earlier in the week.

Ryan Strome News / Daily Faceoff / November 13

Ducks’ Ryan Strome to make season debut vs. Red Wings

The Anaheim Ducks will be getting more reinforcements, as center Ryan Strome will be making his season debut on Thursday against the Detroit Red Wings.

Leo Carlsson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 12

Ducks not in substantive extension talks with Leo Carlsson yet

The Anaheim Ducks have been one of the pleasant surprises through the first month and a bit of the season. After coming up well short of a playoff spot for the past several years, they enter play Wednesday sitting atop the Pacific Division.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 12

Golden Knights recall former UDFA Braeden Bowman for potential NHL debut

The Vegas Golden Knights have recalled right-winger Braeden Bowman from the AHL’s Henderson Silver Knights. This is the first call-up of Bowman’s professional career.

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The 'NFL yearly tackles-for-loss leaders' quiz

The 'Men's Final Four hosts since 2000' quiz

The 'Most TD catches by NFL tight ends' quiz

The '500 passing yard NFL games' quiz

Leo Carlsson News / The Hockey Writers / November 12

Ducks’ Leo Carlsson Is Only Scratching the Surface of His Potential

The Anaheim Ducks have a record of 11-3-1 (23 points) and sit atop the Pacific Division for the first time since 2021. They’ve won seven straight games, and they look like one of the best teams in the league.

Anaheim Ducks News / Stadium Rant / November 11

Anaheim Ducks Young Stars Producing Results

Don’t look now, but the Anaheim Ducks are taking the NHL by storm. They have won seven straight games and lead the Pacific Division with 23 points. When you examine the NHL statistics, you’ll see that Leo Carlsson is tied for second in scoring with 10 goals and 15 assists for 25 points in 15 games.

Anaheim Ducks News / Breakaway on SI / November 11

Can the Ducks be Considered Contenders Yet?

The Anaheim Ducks were supposed to be a fun young team this season — promising, energetic, but still a year or two away from real contention. Instead, they’ve become one of the NHL’s biggest surprises.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / November 11

NHL Predictions: November 11th Anaheim Ducks vs Colorado Avalanche

Welcome back to another edition of NHL Predictions. 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.

Anaheim Ducks News / EasySportz / November 11

Are the Anaheim Ducks Finally For Real?

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Somehow the Anaheim Ducks have morphed from perennial rebuild into bona-fide threat, and the rising tide of the 2025-26 season is beginning to float this franchise in ways that would’ve seemed optimistic not long ago.

Anaheim Ducks News / The Hockey Writers / November 10

Ducks Have Found Good Balance in Roster Construction

Don’t look now. But the Anaheim Ducks have something special brewing in southern California to open their 2025-26 season. The Ducks woke up on Monday morning in second place in the NHL after completing a weekend sweep of the Vegas Golden Knights and Winnipeg Jets.

Anaheim Ducks News / Last Word On Sports / November 10