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Chris Kreider • LW • Ducks

Chris Kreider Posts Two Assists in Overtime Loss

Anaheim Ducks left wing Chris Kreider reached 50 points for the season with a two-assist effort in Sunday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Vancouver Canucks. The veteran forward became the sixth Ducks skater to reach at least 50 points in 2025-26, tying a franchise record from Anaheim's Stanley Cup-winning campaign in 2006-07. While Kreider was a feared goal-scorer with the New York Rangers, he has made more of an impact as a playmaker at his new club. He is set to finish a season with more assists than goals for the first time in eight years. Through 74 outings, Kreider has 22 goals and 28 assists.

6 days ago

Radko Gudas • D • Ducks

Radko Gudas Could Return Sunday

Anaheim Ducks defenseman Radko Gudas (lower body) could return from a five-game absence on Sunday against the Vancouver Canucks. The Ducks captain was back at practice on Saturday. Due to a lower-body injury, Gudas has featured in only three of Anaheim's last 14 games. His experience could be crucial as the team attempts to clinch a playoff spot. The Ducks can end their seven-year playoff drought with a victory over Vancouver. Gudas has notched 13 points (two goals, 11 assists) in 55 appearances this season, averaging nearly three hits per game. He typically plays a third-pairing role on defense, which hinders Gudas' chances of making a fantasy impact.

7 days ago

Cutter Gauthier • LW • Ducks

Cutter Gauthier Expected to Return Sunday

Anaheim Ducks forward Cutter Gauthier (upper body) is set to rejoin the action on Sunday against the Vancouver Canucks. The talented goal-scorer has missed five games due to an upper-body injury. Before exiting the lineup in late March, Gauthier scored in back-to-back games. He leads Anaheim with 38 goals and has 65 points in 73 appearances. It has been 12 years since the last time a Ducks player scored as many goals in a season. Gauthier practiced on the third line Saturday, working with Jeffrey Viel and Mason McTavish. In three prior meetings with the Canucks this season, Gauthier has recorded one goal and one assist.

7 days ago

Pavel Mintyukov • D • Ducks

Pavel Mintyukov Returns From Three-Game Absence

Anaheim Ducks defenseman Pavel Mintyukov (lower body) has been cleared to return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Nashville Predators. He has been out of action for three games due to a lower-body injury. As a result of Mintyukov's return, Olen Zellweger will get the night off. Mintyukov's development has stalled during his third NHL campaign, as the 22-year-old has logged 20 points (eight goals, 12 assists), 74 SOG, and 106 blocks in 68 games. He will accompany John Carlson on the second defensive pairing on Tuesday night.

Apr 7

Cutter Gauthier • LW • Ducks

Cutter Gauthier Remains Sidelined Tuesday

Anaheim Ducks forward Cutter Gauthier (upper body) will miss a fourth consecutive game on Tuesday against the Nashville Predators. The talented goal-scorer suffered an upper-body injury in late March. Ducks head coach Joel Quenneville has indicated that Gauthier could return to action before the end of the team's current five-game homestand, which finishes on Sunday against Vancouver. Gauthier is tied for third in the league with 15 goals since February. He leads the Ducks in goals (38) and points (65) this season. With Gauthier out, Ryan Poehling has joined the top six, tallying two goals and one assist in the last three games.

Apr 7

Radko Gudas • D • Ducks

Radko Gudas Out Wednesday

Anaheim Ducks defenseman Radko Gudas (lower body) won't be in the lineup on Wednesday against the San Jose Sharks. The Ducks captain has been dealing with a lower-body injury lately and won't be available for the second time in three games. Drew Helleson is projected to be Gudas' replacement on Wednesday, joining Olen Zellweger on the third line. After a productive start to the season, Helleson hasn't been a threat offensively for several months, making him a non-factor in fantasy hockey. The 25-year-old has tallied 12 points (two goals, 10 assists) in 54 games, with six of his points coming in October.

Apr 1

Cutter Gauthier • LW • Ducks

Cutter Gauthier Questionable for Rest of the Week

Anaheim Ducks forward Cutter Gauthier (upper body) might be sidelined for the rest of the week. The 22-year-old suffered an upper-body injury against Toronto on Monday and has been ruled out for Wednesday's matchup with San Jose. Ducks head coach Joel Quenneville has labeled him as questionable for the next two games. Gauthier has recently been one of the hottest goal-scorers in the NHL. He is having a career year with 38 goals and 65 points in 73 games. With Gauthier unavailable, the Ducks are ready to give Nathan Gaucher his NHL debut on Wednesday. The 22-year-old will get an opportunity with the big club after recording 26 points (12 goals, 14 assists) in 57 games in the AHL this season.

Apr 1

Cutter Gauthier • LW • Ducks

Cutter Gauthier Exits Early Against Maple Leafs

Anaheim Ducks forward Cutter Gauthier (upper body) saw only 3:20 of ice time in Monday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs. He scored a power-play goal midway through the first period but left the game shortly afterward due to an upper-body injury. Gauthier has been a revelation for the Ducks. On Monday night, he became only the fourth player in franchise history to score 12 or more goals in a single calendar month. He leads his team with 38 goals and 65 points in 73 games. Only seven players in the league have netted more goals this season. If Gauthier can't recover in time for Wednesday's tilt against San Jose, Frank Vatrano would have a chance to re-enter the lineup.

Mar 31

Pavel Mintyukov • D • Ducks

Pavel Mintyukov Returns to Action Monday

Anaheim Ducks defenseman Pavel Mintyukov (lower body) will return from a one-game absence on Monday against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 22-year-old suffered a lower-body injury last week, but fortunately for Mintyukov and his team, it kept him sidelined for only one game. Mintyukov has made an impact on both ends of the ice, recording 20 points (eight goals, 12 assists), 72 SOG, and 106 blocks in 67 outings. With Radko Gudas (lower body) also back for the Ducks, Drew Helleson and Frank Vatrano will move to the press box.

Mar 30

Radko Gudas • D • Ducks

Radko Gudas Ready to Face Maple Leafs

Anaheim Ducks defenseman Radko Gudas (lower body) will play on Monday night against the Toronto Maple Leafs. He missed Saturday's loss to Edmonton due to a lower-body injury. However, the veteran is ready to play through the issue against Toronto. This is expected to be a feisty affair after Gudas' knee-on-knee hit ended Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews' (knee) season. He was handed a five-game suspension for the incident. Gudas has appeared in 54 games this season, registering 13 points (two goals, 11 assists), 63 SOG, 87 blocks, 160 hits, and 45 penalty minutes.

Mar 30

John Carlson • D • Ducks

John Carlson Sets Up Three Goals Tuesday Night

Anaheim Ducks defenseman John Carlson produced three assists in Tuesday's 5-3 victory over the Vancouver Canucks. His playmaking made an impact twice during even-strength play in the second period, and he had a power-play assist in the third. The 36-year-old became the oldest blue-liner in the Ducks' history with a multi-assist period and a three-assist game. In 2025-26, Carlson has shown that age is just a number, amassing 50 points (10 goals, 40 assists) in 60 appearances. He is still looking for his first goal as a Duck, but Carlson has posted four assists in five games with his new team.

Mar 25

Troy Terry • RW • Ducks

Troy Terry Wins it for Anahiem

Anaheim Ducks right winger Troy Terry scored a pair of goals in Sunday night's 6-5 overtime win over the Buffalo Sabres, with the second one being the game-winner. He has played well in four games since coming back from injury, with three goals and three assists over that stretch. On the season, Terry is producing at a point-per-game pace for the first time in his career with 51 points in 50 games.

Mar 22

Mason McTavish • C • Ducks

Mason McTavish Sits Out Second Consecutive Game

Anaheim Ducks center Mason McTavish will remain out of the lineup as a healthy scratch on Wednesday against the Philadelphia Flyers. After recovering from an upper-body injury, Troy Terry replaced McTavish in the lineup on Sunday against Montreal. Anaheim is expected to roll out with the same forward group on Wednesday night. Before departing the lineup, McTavish went scoreless in five consecutive games. He has struggled to stay effective during the second half of the season, recording zero goals and two assists in his last 12 appearances. Overall, McTavish has managed 32 points (13 goals, 19 assists) in 61 games this term.

Mar 18

Ross Johnston • LW • Ducks

Ross Johnston to Miss 3-4 Weeks

Anaheim Ducks left wing Ross Johnston (lower body) will be out for approximately 3-4 weeks, Derek Lee of The Hockey News reports. He has already been sidelined for three games due to a lower-body injury. Primarily known as an enforcer for the Ducks, Johnston has also elevated his offensive game to new heights this season, registering three goals and 11 assists in 62 games. Previously, he had never managed more than seven points during a single campaign. This season, Johnston has also racked up a career-high 192 hits with 107 penalty minutes.

Mar 18

Troy Terry • RW • Ducks

Troy Terry Adds Three Points in Return to Lineup

Anaheim Ducks right winger Troy Terry had a goal and two assists as the Ducks collected two big points in Montreal on Sunday. In his first game since Feb. 25, Terry made his impact felt with three points in just 14 minutes of ice time. The Ducks' first line had a huge game, with Terry, Leo Carlsson, and Chris Kreider all recording multi-point nights.

Mar 15

Leo Carlsson • C • Ducks

Leo Carlsson Picks Up Trio of Points on Sunday

Anahiem Ducks center Leo Carlsson scored two goals and had one assist in a 4-3 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Sunday. He was in a mini-slump with zero points in his last four games, but he broke out of it in a big way. The Swedish forward now has 23 goals and 32 assists in 55 games and is a key part of the Ducks' offense as they try to win the Pacific division.

Mar 15

John Carlson • D • Ducks

John Carlson Set for Ducks Debut

Anaheim Ducks defenseman John Carlson (lower body) is expected to make his team debut on Sunday against the Montreal Canadiens. The two-time All-Star hasn't played since Feb. 5 due to a lower-body injury. Carlson is expected to skate alongside Olen Zellweger on the second defensive pairing and will help improve Anaheim's 17.2 percent power play. In 55 games this season, Carlson has recorded 46 points (10 goals, 36 assists), 115 shots, 84 blocks, and a plus-11 rating. He is on pace to finish a third straight season with at least 50 points.

Mar 15

Radko Gudas • D • Ducks

Radko Gudas Handed a Five-Game Suspension

Anaheim Ducks defenseman Radko Gudas was handed a five-game suspension for a knee-on-knee hit on Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews (knee) during Thursday's 6-4 loss. Matthews sustained a season-ending injury from the hit. Gudas, who received his fifth career suspension, will exit the lineup on Saturday against the Ottawa Senators and won't be eligible to return until Anaheim's matchup with the Vancouver Canucks on March 24. The 35-year-old veteran has made 52 appearances this season, recording 13 points (two goals, 11 assists), 60 shots, 82 blocks, and 156 hits. John Carlson (lower body) is expected to make his Ducks debut this weekend and could take Gudas' spot in the lineup.

Mar 14

John Carlson • D • Ducks

John Carlson Not Ready for Ducks Debut Sunday

Anaheim Ducks defenseman John Carlson (lower body) is not available to make his team debut on Sunday against the St. Louis Blues, Derek Lee of The Hockey News reports. The Ducks acquired Carlson from Washington on Thursday night, and he practiced with the team for the first time on Saturday. However, Carlson is still nursing a lower-body injury he sustained before the Olympic break and won't be rushed into action. His next chance to return will be on Tuesday against the Winnipeg Jets. On Sunday, the Ducks' defense will continue to lean heavily on Jackson LaCombe and Jacob Trouba.

Mar 8

John Carlson • D • Ducks

Ducks Acquire John Carlson

The Anaheim Ducks acquired defenseman John Carlson (lower body) from the Washington Capitals in exchange for a conditional first-round draft pick in 2026 or 2027, along with a 2027 third-round pick. This marks the end of an era in D.C., as Carlson has been part of the Capitals' defense since the 2009-10 season. He ranks second in franchise history with 1,143 regular-season games played and is also among Washington's all-time top scorers, with 771 points (166 goals, 605 assists). This season, Carlson has tallied 46 points (10 goals, 36 assists) in 55 games. Anaheim hopes to end a seven-year playoff drought and is getting a high-caliber defenseman to help the cause.

Mar 6

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