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On YouTubeLeafs want Gudas punished more for Matthews hit 
The Maple Leafs believe the NHL didn't go far enough in punishing Ducks defenseman Radko Gudas for the hit that ended Auston Matthews' season.
NHL News / Last Word On Sports / March 14
NHL Predictions Saturday Afternoon Senators Edition Anaheim Ducks at Ottawa
The Ottawa Senators and the Anaheim Ducks are ready for Saturday afternoon hockey from the Canadian capital city. Find out our thoughts with analysis, statistics, and key storylines on NHL Predictions with Last Word On Hockey.
The 'NHL active hat trick leaders' quiz
How many of the active NHL players with at least seven hat tricks in their career can you name in five minutes?
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
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.
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 14
NHL issues 'laughable' Radko Gudas suspension for hit that ended Auston Matthews' season
But in typical Department of Player Safety fashion, George Parros and his staff fell far short of what the situation called for.
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.
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.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 12
Could Alex Ovechkin move on from Capitals after John Carlson trade?
The Washington Capitals might not be a favorite to make the Stanley Cup Playoffs this year, but where does the future lie with one of the franchise’s cornerstones?
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.
Anaheim Ducks News / Last Word On Sports / March 5
The Anaheim Ducks Announce 4-Year Contract Extension to Centre
The Anaheim Ducks are making a non-trade related move on the eve of the 2025-26 NHL Trade Deadline. They have announced that centre Ryan Poehling signs a new contract extension with the club.
Frank Vatrano News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 4
Anaheim Ducks Activate Frank Vatrano
The Anaheim Ducks have activated winger Frank Vatrano off of injured reserve. In a corresponding move, they have placed center Mikael Granlund, who is sidelined with an upper-body injury, on injured reserve.
Anaheim Ducks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 3
Trade Deadline Primer: Anaheim Ducks
With the Olympic break now over, the trade deadline is less than a week away. Where does each team stand, and what moves should they be looking to make?
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