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Ducks Reassign Nikita Nesterenko

The Anaheim Ducks have assigned winger Nikita Nesterenko to the AHL’s San Diego Gulls. This move comes after Nesterenko cleared NHL waivers last week. It is Nesterenko’s first assignment to the minors since signing a two-year, $1.6MM contract with the Ducks in June.

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Kings, Ducks close in standings as they open home-and-home set

With their nine-game winless streak now in the rearview mirror, the Anaheim Ducks will try for two victories in a row when they visit the Los Angeles Kings on Friday night.

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.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 14

Ducks shoot past Stars to end 9-game losing streak

Chris Kreider scored what proved to be the game-winning goal as the Anaheim Ducks snapped a nine-game losing streak with a 3-1 victory over the visiting Dallas Stars on Tuesday night.

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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?

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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.

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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.

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 / Last Word On Sports / January 13

Explaining the Anaheim Ducks Slump by the Stats

The Anaheim Ducks slump is best understood through expectation, not emotion. Early in the season, Anaheim surged to an 11–3–1 start and climbed to a point where playoff models put them near a 90 percent chance of qualifying.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 13

Reeling Ducks eager to halt slide in season series finale vs. Stars

The Ducks hope a little home cooking will help them return to the win column when they face the Dallas Stars on Tuesday night in Anaheim, Calif. Anaheim is in the midst of a nine-game winless streak (0-8-1) and has just one regulation win in its last 12 games (1-9-2).

Leo Carlsson News / ESPN / January 13

Can breakout star Leo Carlsson get the Ducks back on track?

Following a hot start, the Ducks are now on the outside looking in at the playoff race.

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.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 10

Projected Lineup for Ducks vs Sabres – 01/10/26

The Anaheim Ducks take on the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / January 10

NHL Prediction: January 10th Anaheim Ducks vs Buffalo Sabres

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.

Troy Terry News / ESPN / January 9

Ducks' Terry (upper body) misses loss to Carolina

Anaheim Ducks winger Troy Terry, who shares the team lead with 42 points, missed his first game of the season Thursday night due to an upper-body injury and isn't expected to be sidelined for an extended period.

Troy Terry News / Daily Faceoff / January 8

Ducks’ Troy Terry day-to-day with upper-body injury

The Anaheim Ducks will have to go at least a game without one of their leading scorers. The team announced that winger Troy Terry will miss Thursday’s game against the Carolina Hurricanes and is considered day-to-day with an upper-body injury.

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NHL News / Last Word On Sports / January 8

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Anaheim Ducks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 7

Ducks Recall Tim Washe, Place Petr Mrazek On Injured Reserve

According to a team announcement, the Anaheim Ducks have recalled Tim Washe from the AHL’s San Diego Gulls. The Ducks also placed netminder Petr Mrázek on the injured reserve in a corresponding transaction.

Anaheim Ducks News / Breakaway on SI / January 7

Ducks, NHL Named in Recent Harassment Lawsuit

The Anaheim Ducks and the NHL were both named in a recently filed lawsuit. In a new report from ESPN's Kristen Shilton, a former employee claims that while working for both the Ducks and the league over a multi-year period, she was consistently sexually harassed, bullied and discriminated against.

Trevor Zegras News / Daily Faceoff / January 7

Flyers' Zegras gives fiery interview after scoring twice against his former team

Philadelphia Flyers forward Trevor Zegras capped off a memorable game against the Anaheim Ducks, his former team, with a fiery interview.

The 25 greatest NHL goalies who never won a Stanley Cup

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Nikita Nesterenko News / Daily Faceoff / January 6

Ducks place Nikita Nesterenko on waivers

A young center looks to be heading down to the minors. On Tuesday, the Anaheim Ducks placed forward Nikita Nesterenko on waivers, making him available to the other 31 teams across the NHL.

Pavel Mintyukov News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 1

Early Pavel Mintyukov destinations before 2026 NHL Trade Deadline

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.

Frank Vatrano News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 1

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.

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.

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.