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There are a lot of positives to take into 2026 for the Anaheim Ducks, as they enter the New Year in a playoff position. New coach Joel Quenneville is in the Jack Adams conversation, and young stars like Cutter Gauthier have exploded.

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Ducks’ Frank Vatrano gets injury timeline after shoulder fracture

The Anaheim Ducks announced Wednesday that veteran winger Frank Vatrano will miss approximately six weeks after suffering a fractured shoulder during Saturday’s game against the Los Angeles Kings.

Frank Vatrano News / Daily Faceoff / December 31

$Ducks’ Frank Vatrano out six weeks with shoulder fracture$

Ducks’ Frank Vatrano out six weeks with shoulder fracture

The Anaheim Ducks announced Wednesday that forward Frank Vatrano will be out for approximately six weeks due to a should fracture suffered during their game against the Los Angeles Kings last Saturday.

Frank Vatrano News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 31

Ducks’ Frank Vatrano To Miss Six Weeks

The Anaheim Ducks provided an injury update mid-game, as Frank Vatrano will miss approximately six weeks. The forward has suffered a shoulder fracture which occurred on Saturday against Los Angeles.

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Jon Cooper News / Daily Faceoff / January 1

Lightning win OT thriller in head coach Jon Cooper's 1,000th NHL game

Jon Cooper officially coached his 1,000th career NHL regular-season game Wednesday.

Darren Raddysh's OT goal helps Lightning beat Ducks for 5th straight W

The 25 best late-round NHL Draft picks

The '2003-04 Tampa Bay Lightning' quiz

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Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / December 31

NHL Predictions: Tampa Bay Lightning versus the Anaheim Ducks

Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out.

NHL News / Field Level Media / December 30

Ducks look to break three-game skid vs. Lightning

The Anaheim Ducks are looking for fewer turnovers and better production on scoring opportunities as 2025 closes. Having lost three consecutive matches, Anaheim will host the Tampa Bay Lightning in the middle contest of a three-game homestand in a matinee matchup on New Year's Eve.

Anaheim Ducks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 29

Ducks’ Frank Vatrano, Radko Gudas Out On Monday

The Anaheim Ducks will be without players in Monday’s game against the San Jose Sharks. Forward Frank Vatrano will miss the game with an upper-body injury while defenseman and captain Radko Gudas will be forced out by an illness head coach Joel Quenneville told Derek Lee of The Hockey News.

Anaheim Ducks News / ESPN / December 28

Pettersson, Sweden beat Swiss at World Juniors

Lucas Pettersson netted two third-period goals to lead Sweden over Switzerland in preliminary play of the IIHF World Junior Championships

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / December 27

NHL Prediction: December 27th Anaheim Ducks vs Los Angeles Kings

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.

Leo Carlsson News / Daily Faceoff / December 22

Ducks’ Leo Carlsson out day-to-day with lower-body injury

The Anaheim Ducks will be without their leading scorer for at least a game. The team announced Monday that center Leo Carlsson is out day-to-day with a lower-body injury, meaning he will miss Monday’s game against the Seattle Kraken.

Leo Carlsson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 22

Ducks’ Leo Carlsson Day-To-Day With Lower-Body Injury

The Anaheim Ducks will be without a top forward in Monday’s match against the Seattle Kraken. Star center Leo Carlsson has been announced as out day-to-day with a lower-body injury, head coach Joel Quenneville told Derek Lee of The Hockey News.

NHL News / Field Level Media / December 21

Ducks avenge Tuesday loss to Blue Jackets with 4-3 win Saturday

Pavel Mintyukov scored the eventual game-winner as the Anaheim Ducks topped the visiting Columbus Blue Jackets 4-3 on Saturday night. Mikael Granlund scored and added an assist, and Jacob Trouba and Mason McTavish also found the back of the net for the Ducks, who won for just the second time in six outings (2-3-1).

Frank Vatrano News / Athlon Sports / December 20

NHL Announces Punishment for Ducks RW Frank Vatrano

The NHL announced discipline for Frank Vatrano after Friday’s game against the Dallas Stars. The league fined Vatrano $5,000 for unsportsmanlike conduct.

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Lukas Dostal News / The Hockey Writers / December 19

Ducks News & Rumors: Mediocre Road Trip, Dostal Returns & End-of-Year Hockey

The Anaheim Ducks have finished out their East Coast swing and will be heading back to Honda Center on Friday to face the visiting Dallas Stars. They come off the trip with two wins and three losses.

Anaheim Ducks News / EasySportz / December 16

The Anaheim Ducks are More Than Just Frisky and Fun

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Once the punchline of Western Conference previews and the butt of every “When will the Ducks ever …?” joke, the Anaheim Ducks have quietly become the story in the early 2025-26 NHL season.

Chris Kreider News / Breakaway on SI / December 15

Ducks' Chris Kreider Thanks Rangers Fans in Emotional Message

Chris Kreider is about to walk back into Madison Square Garden for the first time since the New York Rangers traded him to the Anaheim Ducks in June. The 34-year-old forward spent 13 years in a Rangers uniform and left as the third-leading goal scorer in franchise history with 326 goals.

Anaheim Ducks News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 9

Ducks’ Beckett Sennecke passes Mason McTavish with impressive scoring feat

The Anaheim Ducks entered Tuesday’s action atop the Pacific Division as their young core comes together. One of their top forward prospects picked up an assist against the Pittsburgh Penguins that put him in the franchise record books.

Beckett Sennecke News / Breakaway on SI / December 8

How Ducks' Bennett Sennecke Overtook Rookie Scoring Race

The Anaheim Ducks remain one of the biggest surprises in the NHL this season. They currently lead the Pacific Division and have put themselves in a position to end their seven-season-long playoff drought. The Ducks are led by an impressive young core headlined by players like Leo Carlsson, Jackson LaCombe and goaltender Lukas Dostal.

Anaheim Ducks News / Last Word On Sports / November 25

Anaheim Ducks Quarter Season Analysis Shows a Team Ahead of Schedule

The Anaheim Ducks spent the first month of the season equally torching both scoreboards and expectations. They sit atop the Pacific Division after roughly the first quarter of the season, which is something no one had penciled into a pre-season projection.

NHL News / Yardbarker / November 24

Five NHL players who surprisingly merit Olympic consideration

Five NHL players who surprisingly merit Olympic team consideration

The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan are fast approaching, and excitement is building across the NHL for its return to the Games for the first time since Sochi in 2014.

Rangers HC Mike Sullivan's roster gamble pays off in win over Blues

Auston Matthews has become a better player despite Leafs' struggles

Toronto could find the answers to its bad form in Europe

Maple Leafs' William Nylander leads NHL in elite stat amid team struggles

Sabres are finally getting some offense

NHL News / NHL Rumors / November 25

Anaheim Ducks in no Hurry to Deal Defenseman Pavel Mintyukov

The Anaheim Ducks are turning heads throughout the league. Their 4-3 overtime home win against the Las Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday pushed their record to 14-7-1.