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Having started the season with four wins in five outings, the Anaheim Ducks are feeling good about themselves heading into Tuesday's home clash with the struggling Calgary Flames.

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Despite a strong start, the Anaheim Ducks have other worries through their first 5 games of the 2026-27 season

The Anaheim Ducks defeated the Calgary Flames last night by a final score of 4-2, to close out week two of their 2026-27 season. Coming off of an inspiring win against the Winnipeg Jets, the Ducks may had won an ugly game against the Flames but have held firm at third place in the Pacific Division with a 4-1 record and a +5-goal differential.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 11

Ducks stay hot, send Flames to worst start in team history

Ryan Poehling broke a third-period tie and added an assist to pace the visiting Anaheim Ducks to a 4-2 victory over the winless Calgary Flames on Saturday.

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The 'Most goals in NHL history' quiz

How many of the 22 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

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Cutter Gauthier News / Daily Faceoff / October 11

Ducks’ Cutter Gauthier leaves game with upper-body injury

The Anaheim Ducks have gotten off to a strong start to their season, but are now facing the prospect of losing one of their top young forwards. Anaheim winger Cutter Gauthier suffered an upper-body injury that forced him to leave Saturday’s road game against the Calgary Flames.

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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 / The Hockey Writers / October 10

Ducks News and Notes: Off to a Hot Start

The Anaheim Ducks kicked off the 2026-27 NHL season with a 3-1-0 record, securing third place in the Pacific Division after the first week. Things are off to a hot start, and fans are hopeful the trend will continue as the season progresses.

Anaheim Ducks News / Pucks of a Feather / October 10

Ducks and schmucks from Anaheim's bounce back against the Jets

The Anaheim Ducks defeated the Winnipeg Jets on Wednesday night, by a final score of 5-1. Coming off of an uninspiring loss against the Edmonton Oilers, the Ducks needed to get back on track and in the win column.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 10

Ducks ride versatile offense into encounter vs. winless Flames

The Anaheim Ducks arrive in Calgary to face the struggling Flames on Saturday night with a level of confidence beyond having won three of four games to start the season.

NHL News / Inside The Rink / October 10

NHL Game Recap: Ducks’ Fourth Line Torches Jets in 5-1 Loss to Anaheim (10/09/2026)

Without Josh Morrissey, the Winnipeg Jets had a void in their lineup against the Anaheim Ducks on Friday night. Anaheim handed the Jets their first regulation loss of the season in the 5-1 contest.

Anaheim Ducks News / Field Level Media / October 9

Ducks bounce back, snap Jets' winning streak

Judd Caulfield, Tim Washe and Mikael Granlund each had a goal and an assist for the visiting Anaheim Ducks in a 5-1 win against the Winnipeg Jets on Friday night.

Leo Carlsson News / Inside The Rink / October 8

Leo Carlsson Producing Like an $18 Million AAV Player to Start the Season

The Anaheim Ducks suffered their first loss of the 2026-27 regular season on Wednesday night, falling 5-2 to the Edmonton Oilers. Despite the defeat, Anaheim opened the season with consecutive victories, beating the Vegas Golden Knights 4-3 before earning a 3-2 overtime win against the Florida Panthers.

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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.

Joel Quenneville News / Field Level Media / October 8

Ducks' Quenneville wants 'correct' response vs. Jets

Anaheim Ducks coach Joel Quenneville will get his first opportunity to see how his young team responds following a loss when they visit the Winnipeg Jets on Friday night.

Anaheim Ducks News / Pucks of a Feather / October 8

Ducks and schmucks from Anaheim's first loss of the 2026-27 season

The Anaheim Ducks had their two-game winning streak come to an abrupt end on Wednesday night, as they lost to the Edmonton Oilers by a final score of 5-2.

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Anaheim Ducks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 6

Ducks To Recall Roger McQueen, Stian Solberg

The Anaheim Ducks are set to make two call-ups from their farm system ahead of Wednesday’s game against the Edmonton Oilers. Those players, according to The Mayor, will be Roger McQueen and defenseman Stian Solberg from the Ducks’ AHL affiliate, the San Diego Gulls.

Leo Carlsson News / Daily Faceoff / October 5

Leo Carlsson is playing well under contract pressure

Even with immense pressure on his shoulders, Anaheim Ducks forward Leo Carlsson seems to be fitting the bill so far. This summer, Carlsson made headlines by signing an offer sheet from the Philadelphia Flyers, with the deal carrying an AAV of $18 million across five seasons.

Anaheim Ducks News / NHL Trade Talk / October 2

Ducks Defenseman 'Shocked' by Contract Offer, Which Answers Important Question

The Anaheim Ducks offered a defenseman with 14 NHL games of experience a $7.2 million per season contract over six seasons. It’s a huge bet that the organization is making on an unproven player.

Anaheim Ducks News / The Lead / October 2

What Can Anaheim Ducks Fans Look forward to This Season?

The biggest off-season news was the signing of two Anaheim Ducks powerhouse forwards: 22-year-old Cutter Gauthier and 21-year-old Leo Carlsson. After being traded to the Anaheim Ducks two years ago in 2024, Cutter Gauthier was finally signed on for another six years on an $81 million contract.

Tristan Luneau News / Daily Faceoff / October 1

Ducks sign Tristan Luneau to six-year extension

A very surprising deal for a relatively unproven player. On Thursday, the Anaheim Ducks announced that the team has signed defenseman Tristan Luneau to a six-year contract extension.

Anaheim Ducks News / The Hockey Writers / September 30

Ducks News and Notes: Season Preview

The Anaheim Ducks open their season against the Vegas Golden Knights in Las Vegas on Oct. 2. After a postseason run, a restful offseason, and a reworked roster, the team is ready to kick off the campaign.

Leo Carlsson News / Trade Talk Sports / September 24

Agent Reveals Eight Teams Pursued Leo Carlsson Offer Sheet

Danny Briere and the Philadelphia Flyers changed the NHL’s contract landscape this summer by signing Leo Carlsson to a massive offer sheet that the Anaheim Ducks eventually matched, and it turns out they weren’t alone in their thinking.

Leo Carlsson News / NHL Trade Talk / September 23

Analyst: Ducks Sent Captaincy Message to Carlsson 'Out of Spite'

The Anaheim Ducks’ decision to name Mikael Granlund captain instead of Leo Carlsson is drawing criticism, and one analyst thinks the reasons may be personal.

Anaheim Ducks News / The Hockey Writers / September 22

Anaheim Ducks Name Mikael Granlund Team Captain

The Anaheim Ducks announced on Tuesday morning that center Mikael Granlund will be the new team captain. He is the tenth captain in franchise history and follows Radko Gudas, who was traded to the Florida Panthers in June.

Anaheim Ducks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 22