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Ducks’ nightmare seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NHL Playoffs

The Anaheim Ducks have had a remarkable season, rising all the way to the top of the Pacific Division. However, just a couple of weeks ago in mid-March, the Ducks had a fairly notable lead over the Edmonton Oilers and the Vegas Golden Knights in the division.

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Ducks’ Cutter Gauthier gets ominous injury update from Joel Quenneville

The Radko Gudas-Auston Matthews drama stole the headlines for Monday night’s matchup between the Anaheim Ducks and Toronto Maple Leafs, but Cutter Gauthier’s injury timeline could have lasting effects.

Roger McQueen News / Last Word On Sports / April 1

Anaheim Ducks Sign Top Prospect to Amateur Tryout

Ka-chow! The Anaheim Ducks announced Wednesday that Roger McQueen signs an Amateur Tryout Agreement with the San Diego Gulls. The move allows the Ducks’ 10th overall selection in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft to begin his professional career immediately.

Beckett Sennecke News / Breakaway on SI / April 1

Rookie Beckett Sennecke Part of Ducks' Revival in Pacific Division

The Anaheim Ducks entered this season with modest expectations following a sixth-place divisional finish that left them 16 points outside the playoff picture.

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Ducks’ Gaucher set to make NHL debut; Gudas out

A veteran is out of action once again, while a youngster is set to step into the spotlight. On Wednesday night, forward Nathan Gaucher will make his NHL debut with the Anaheim Ducks when the team takes on the San Jose Sharks, while defenseman Radko Gudas will not be in the lineup.

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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

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Ducks sign top prospect Roger McQueen to AHL tryout deal

A talented collegiate prospect is ready to try his hand at pro hockey. On Wednesday, the Anaheim Ducks announced that forward Roger McQueen signed an amateur tryout with their American Hockey League affiliate, the San Diego Gulls, where he will remain for the rest of the 2025-26 season.

Roger McQueen News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 1

Ducks Expected To Sign Roger McQueen To Entry-Level Deal

The Ducks are working to finalize an entry-level contract for top center prospect Roger McQueen beginning next season, PuckPedia reports on Wednesday. He is also expected to sign an amateur tryout with the AHL’s San Diego Gulls to make his pro debut in the coming days.

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NHL Predictions: Anaheim Ducks vs San Jose Sharks, April 1st

Welcome to another edition of NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey look at the slate of games and give in depth analysis.

Anaheim Ducks News / Daily Faceoff / March 31

Ducks’ Gauthier out day-to-day; Harkins out four weeks

The Anaheim Ducks announced a pair of injury updates on Tuesday. Forward Cutter Gauthier will be day-to-day with an upper-body injury he suffered during Monday’s 5-4 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Cutter Gauthier News / Last Word On Sports / March 31

Anaheim Ducks Top Goal Scorer Out Day-to-Day

The Anaheim Ducks provided an update on the Cutter Gauthier injury, confirming the forward is dealing with an upper-body issue. He did not travel with the team on its current road trip and will miss the Ducks’ upcoming game in San Jose.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 31

Ducks, Sharks in differing playoff positions entering late-season clash

The Anaheim Ducks are feeling good about the possibility of ending their seven-year playoff drought, but there's still plenty to clean up heading into their next game on Wednesday night at the San Jose Sharks.

Cutter Gauthier News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 31

Ducks’ Cutter Gauthier Suffers Upper-Body Injury

Anaheim Ducks star forward Cutter Gauthier suffered an upper-body injury in the team’s overtime loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs last night. ESPN’s Emily

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John Carlson News / The Hockey Writers / March 31

John Carlson Is off to a Hot Start With the Ducks

In one of the biggest blockbuster trades of the 2025-26 season, the Anaheim Ducks acquired John Carlson from the Washington Capitals at the 2026 Trade Deadline in exchange for a conditional first-round pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft and a third-round pick in the 2027 Draft.

Cutter Gauthier News / Daily Faceoff / March 31

Ducks’ Cutter Gauthier leaves game against Leafs with upper-body injury

The Anaheim Ducks announced on social media that forward Cutter Gauthier would not return to their Monday night game against the Toronto Maple Leafs after suffering an upper-body injury.

Leo Carlsson News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 31

Ducks’ Leo Carlsson suffers injury scare during Maple Leafs clash

The Anaheim Ducks are facing off against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday night. It’s a game that’s expected to be intense following the Radko Gudas-Auston Matthews incident earlier in March.

Cutter Gauthier News / Field Level Media / March 31

Ducks F Cutter Gauthier leaves with upper-body injury

Anaheim forward Cutter Gauthier left the Ducks' Monday game against the Toronto Maple Leafs in the first period after sustaining an upper-body injury. Gauthier appeared to take a cross-check to the back from Maple Leafs defenseman Jake McCabe halfway through the opening frame.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 31