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Lukas Dostal Keeping Ducks' Playoff Dreams Alive

Anaheim Ducks goalie Lukas Dostal stood on his head as they defeated the Colorado Avalanche 2-1. The 25-year-old puck-stopper faced 41 shots and limited the best team int he NHL to a single goal.

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NHL Prediction: January 23rd Anaheim Ducks vs Seattle Kraken

Welcome to another edition of NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers at Last Word On Hockey break down the slate using matchup context, recent form, and underlying data analytics to project likely outcomes.

NHL News / Total Apex Sports / January 22

Team USA 2026 Olympic Shakeup: Jackson LaCombe Replaces Injured Seth Jones

With the injury to Seth Jones, USA Hockey has called up 25-year-old Anaheim Ducks blueliner Jackson LaCombe. While losing a player of Jones’ caliber is a blow to the team’s experience, LaCombe’s arrival injects youth and recent international success into a squad hungry for gold.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / January 22

Which offseason moves have aged well so far this season?

Every NHL regular season is inevitably shaped by the off-season moves that elevated teams to new levels and the ones that failed in a bid to do so.

The 25 best late-round NHL Draft picks

The 'NHL All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

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The 'NHL 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?

The 'Hart Trophy winners since 1983' quiz

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The 'Multiple 50-goal seasons in NHL history' quiz

Jackson LaCombe News / The Hockey Writers / January 22

Ducks News & Rumors: LaCombe to the Olympics, Injury Updates, and a Growing Win Streak

Things are looking up once again in Anaheim: a new member of the Ducks has been named an Olympian, some key players are back in action, and, despite some new and continuing injuries, they have found their way to a five-game winning streak.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The 25 best NHL agitators of all-time

There's more to hockey than scoring goals and stopping pucks. For some players, putting up points came second to their main task: angering their opponents.

Lukas Dostal News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 22

Ducks’ Lukas Dostal gets universal praise after dazzling performance vs. Avalanche

The Anaheim Ducks defeated the Colorado Avalanche 2-1 in a shootout on Wednesday. Significantly, Ducks goalie Lukas Dostal had an exceptional performance, stopping 40 of 41 shots.

NHL News / EasySportz / January 22

Ducks Stun Avalanche in Shootout to Pick Up Road Win

ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Anaheim Ducks pulled off a gutsy road win Wednesday night in Denver, edging the Colorado Avalanche 2–1 in a shootout at Ball Arena in a game that felt far more like April hockey than midseason.

Lukas Dostal News / Field Level Media / January 22

Lukas Dostal stands tall vs. Avs as Ducks win in SO

Lukas Dostal made 40 saves through overtime and two more in the shootout, and the Anaheim Ducks beat the Colorado Avalanche 2-1 in Denver on Wednesday night.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / January 21

Sweden's Olympic gold hopes slim as injury list grows

With Russia not participating in the upcoming Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, Sweden would’ve been considered the third favorite for men’s hockey gold behind the big two of Canada and the United States.

Sweden's Leo Carlsson, Jonas Brodin expected to miss Olympics

The 25 best late-round NHL Draft picks

The 'Active 40-goal NHL season leaders' quiz

Jackson LaCombe News / Last Word On Sports / January 21

Jackson LaCombe Olympics Selection Made Official by USA Hockey

USA Hockey announced that defenceman Jackson LaCombe has been named to United States for the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympic Games in Italy. LaCombe replaces Seth Jones, who was ruled out after suffering an upper-body injury earlier this month.

Anaheim Ducks News / Daily Faceoff / January 21

Was Jackson LaCombe the right replacement pick for the U.S. Olympic team?

A young blueliner is getting the chance to play on the world stage, but is he the right guy?

The 25 best late-round NHL Draft picks

The 'NHL All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

Jackson LaCombe News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 21

Jackson LaCombe Named To U.S. Olympic Team

USA Hockey announced a change to its roster for the upcoming Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina. Per their official release, Florida Panthers defenseman Seth Jones has been removed from the roster due to being “injured and unable to participate,” and in his place, Anaheim Ducks blueliner Jackson LaCombe has been named to the roster.

Anaheim Ducks News / NHL Trade Talk / January 21

Team USA Replaces Injured Defenseman With Ducks Standout

While it’s bad news for one member of the team and good news for a new Olympian, Team USA has made a roster swap for the Winter Olympics. Florida Panthers defenseman Seth Jones is out, and Anaheim Ducks young star Jackson LaCombe is in.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / January 21

NHL Prediction: January 21st Anaheim Ducks vs Colorado Avalanche

Welcome to another edition of NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey break down the slate using matchup context, recent form, and underlying data analytics to project likely outcomes.

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NHL News / Field Level Media / January 20

High-flying Ducks ready for challenge of league-leading Avalanche

The Anaheim Ducks have followed their worst stretch of the season with one of their best. They will try to keep the momentum going when they visit the Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday night.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 20

Sweden's Leo Carlsson, Jonas Brodin expected to miss Olympics

With 22 days left before the men’s hockey tournament kicks off at the 2026 Winter Olympics, Team Sweden has been hit with a double-whammy of bad injury news.

25 current NHL players who will end up in the Hall of Very Good

The 'Active 40-goal NHL season leaders' quiz

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / January 20

Ducks’ Leo Carlsson, Wild’s Jonas Brodin expected to miss Olympics

A rising star and a seasoned defender might be missing out on a chance to represent their country on sport’s biggest stage. In an interview with Hockeysverige, Swedish head coach Sam Hallam, Anaheim Ducks forward Leo Carlsson and Minnesota Wild defenseman Jonas Brodin are expected to miss the 2026 Winter Olympics due to injuries.

Cutter Gauthier News / Field Level Media / January 20

Cutter Gauthier nets pair as Ducks top Rangers to extend win streak

Cutter Gauthier scored a pair of goals on his 22nd birthday as the Anaheim Ducks extended their winning streak to four games by rallying for a 5-3 victory over the visiting New York Rangers on Monday.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 18

Ducks bouncing back from extended skid as in-flux Rangers visit

Following a nine-game losing streak that began before the Christmas break, the Anaheim Ducks are suddenly alive and well and intent on returning to their winning ways from early in the season.

Anaheim Ducks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 16

Ducks Recall Sam Colangelo, Place Troy Terry On Injured Reserve

Earlier today, the hope was that the Ducks would welcome back winger Troy Terry from the upper-body injury that has kept him out of the lineup for the

Mikael Granlund News / Professor Press Box / January 15

By the Numbers: How Mikael Granlund Helped Make #64 Familiar

In hockey, certain numbers carry immediate weight—think of the “99” of Gretzky or the “66” of Lemieux. But for years, #64 was just basically a "training camp" number, a placeholder given to prospects before they earned a more well-worn jersey number.

Anaheim Ducks News / EasySportz / January 14

Anaheim Ducks in Free Fall as Losses Continue to Mount

Extended skid leaves Anaheim searching for traction and consistency The Anaheim Ducks’ season has reached a troubling point, with persistent problems continuing to derail progress.

Tim Washe News / The Hockey Writers / January 13

Ducks News & Rumors: Washe Recalled, Win Drought Continues, and Team Events

The Anaheim Ducks are “so back”… back to their old ways, that is. The team is on a losing streak dating back to Dec. 22. This week in News & Rumors, we’ll take a look at their win drought, the latest transactions, and some extracurricular team events.

Anaheim Ducks News / Breakaway on SI / January 12

Ducks in Free Fall as Losses Mount

The Anaheim Ducks began the season as one of the darlings of the NHL. Led by a group of young guns and fresh faces, the Ducks were poised to rise and become the Pacific Division’s top dog.

Anaheim Ducks News / The Hockey Writers / January 6

Ducks News & Rumors: East Coast Swing, Olympic Rosters, and Player Updates

The Anaheim Ducks are back in action after the holiday break and ready to get 2026 underway, along with the second half of the season. However, a recent string of losses — six, to be exact — has really put a damper on their hopes of starting the new year strong.