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NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / March 13

Radko Gudas Suspended 5 Games for Hit on Auston Matthews

Radko Gudas has been suspended for five games as a result of his knee-on-knee hit on Auston Matthews. The NHL Department of Player Safety explained the situation by using the following explanation: Forward Auston Matthews was injured on the play.

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Radko Gudas News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 13

Radko Gudas Receives Five-Game Suspension

After a knee-on-knee collision that ultimately ended Auston Matthews‘ season, supplemental discipline was widely expected for Ducks defenseman Radko Gudas. After a phone hearing today, the Department of Player Safety announced (video link) that the blueliner has received a five-game suspension. That is the maximum suspension for a phone hearing.

NHL News / Yardbarker / March 13

NHL issues 'laughable' Radko Gudas suspension for hit that ended Auston Matthews' season

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Anaheim Ducks News / Field Level Media / March 13

Ducks D Radko Gudas faces disciplinary hearing

Anaheim Ducks defenseman Radko Gudas faces a disciplinary hearing Friday after injuring Toronto Maple Leafs star Auston Matthews with a knee-on-knee hit Thursday night.

Anaheim Ducks News / Athlon Sports / March 13

Anaheim Ducks: Head Coach Joel Quenneville Comments on Radko Gudas Dirty Hit

The Anaheim Ducks were on the road against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday night. During the second period of the Anaheim and Toronto matchup, Radko Gudas had a five-minute penalty for kneeing Auston Matthews, and he was also given a game misconduct.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / March 13

Radko Gudas Given Hearing for Kneeing Auston Matthews

Anaheim’s Radko Gudas will have a hearing today for kneeing Toronto’s Auston Matthews. The hit took place on Thursday night during the Ducks vs. Maple Leafs game, when Gudas directly hit Matthews and took him out of the game.

Anaheim Ducks News / Daily Faceoff / March 13

Ducks’ Gudas to have a hearing for kneeing Leafs’ Matthews

The National Hockey League’s Department of Player Safety announced Friday that Anaheim Ducks’ defenseman Radko Gudas will have a hearing for kneeing Toronto Maple Leafs’ center Auston Matthews during their game Thursday night.

NHL News / Larry Brown Sports / March 13

Maple Leafs coach slams Ducks’ Radko Gudas for ‘dirty play’

Toronto Maple Leafs coach Craig Berube strongly criticized Anaheim Ducks defenseman Radko Gudas, labeling his hit on Auston Matthews as “dirty play.” “Dirty play,” Berube said, via The Athletic.

NHL News / Yardbarker / March 13

Radko Gudas injures another top NHL star just weeks after injuring Sidney Crosby

Anaheim Ducks defenseman Radko Gudas was ejected from the team's 6-4 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday night for a blatant knee-on-knee hit against Auston Matthews.

Sharks grab big lead, end Bruins' home winning streak at 13

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Former NHLer among new members of Hurricanes ownership group

Could Alex Ovechkin move on from Capitals after John Carlson trade?

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John Carlson News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 12

Ducks rumors: Is Anaheim thinking extension with John Carlson after deadline trade?

The John Carlson trade was among the most shocking transactions that beat the 2026 NHL trade deadline. The Anaheim Ducks acquired Carlson from the Washington Capitals for a couple of draft picks, one of which is a first-rounder in 2026, and the other is a third-rounder in 2027.

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NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 12

Could Alex Ovechkin move on from Capitals after John Carlson trade?

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NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 12

NHL reinstates Senators’ 2026 first-round pick at 32nd overall

The National Hockey League announced Thursday they have modified the punishment given to the Ottawa Senators for their role in the botched trade of Evgenii Dadonov between the Vegas Golden Knights and Anaheim Ducks.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 11

Pacific-leading Ducks eager to extend Maple Leafs' losing streak

The Anaheim Ducks aim to open their four-game road trip with a second consecutive win Thursday night when they visit the floundering Toronto Maple Leafs.

Anaheim Ducks News / The Hockey Writers / March 11

Ducks News & Rumors: Milestones, Transactions, and Road Trip

The Anaheim Ducks were a big topic at the 2026 Trade Deadline because of their blockbuster trade to acquire veteran defenseman John Carlson from the Washington Capitals.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 10

Midgame 3-goal flurry sends Ducks to win over Jets

Alex Killorn, Ryan Poehling and Jackson LaCombe each had a goal and an assist for the visiting Anaheim Ducks, who scored three times in a 1:44 span of the second period in a 4-1 victory against the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday night.

Anaheim Ducks News / Last Word On Sports / March 9

Anaheim Ducks Storylines at the Three-Quarter Mark of the Season

At the quarter mark of the season, expectations around the Anaheim Ducks had already begun to shift. Early projections centred on ending the franchise’s seven-year Stanley Cup Playoff drought.

Anaheim Ducks News / Breakaway on SI / March 8

Ducks Could Be Dark Horse in Western Conference Playoffs

The Anaheim Ducks have won 7 of their last 8 games and now sit in first place in the Pacific Division in the Western Conference and are looking like a scary team.

NHL News / The Sick Podcast / March 7

Habs Lose 6-5 In Shootout To The Ducks

The Montreal Canadiens fell 6-5 in a shootout to the Anaheim Ducks on Friday night, after blowing their late lead in the final minute of regulation. Despite scoring 5 goals in both games on their California road trip, the Habs remain winless on the trip thanks to shaky defence and goaltending.

Ryan Strome News / The Hockey Writers / March 6

Ducks Trade Ryan Strome to Flames for 7th-Round Pick

The Anaheim Ducks have traded forward Ryan Strome to the Calgary Flames for a 2027 seventh-round pick, according to Pierre LeBrun. The Ducks get some much-needed cap relief and move off of a bad contract, while the Flames get a veteran to mentor potential young guys in the core.

NHL News / The Sick Podcast / March 6

The Habs Looking To Bounce Back Against Ducks

After what was a very quiet Trade Deadline Day on Friday where they made no moves, the Montreal Canadiens (33-18-9) turn their attention to tonight’s 9:00 pm ET clash against the Anaheim Ducks (34-24-3), where they hope to rebound from a disappointing defensive effort in a 7-5 loss on Tuesday against the San Jose Sharks.