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3 days ago
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Ducks Young Star Listed as 'Untouchable' Amid Trade Rumors
Ducks Young Star Listed as 'Untouchable' Amid Trade Rumors originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Anaheim Ducks are getting ready for a big offseason following another year that saw them miss the playoffs. Anaheim did take a jump in the standings, but fell short of the goal to reach the postseason. Advertisement The Ducks quickly brought in veteran head coach Joel Quenneville to take over the team, and he is expected to help them end the long drought. Quenneville brings experience behind the bench, but the roster also needs some major upgrades. Anaheim has been involved in all sorts of trade rumors, and it could see them be very active. But Eric Stephens of The Athletic has listed young star Leo Carlsson as "untouchable" this offseason. "Coming off his first 20-goal year, in which he pushed his points average up from 0.53 as a rookie to 0.59, Carlsson played a big role for Sweden at the World Championships. He had 10 points in 10 games, including a two-goal effort in the quarterfinals against Czechia and a two-assist game in the bronze medal win over Denmark. And with 29 points in his last 31 Ducks games, he's looking like a No. 1 center moving into his age-21 season.", Stephens said. Anaheim Ducks center Trevor Zegras (11) celebrates with center Leo Carlsson (91) after scoring a goal during the third period of a hockey game against the Dallas Stars at Honda Center. Jessica Alcheh-Imagn Images Carlsson was selected by the Ducks with the No. 2 pick in the 2023 NHL Draft. The young star has emerged as a true option for Anaheim and seems to be a player that the Ducks want to build around. Advertisement Last season for the Ducks, Carlsson posted 20 goals and 25 assists over 76 games played. The center started to look much more comfortable on the ice down the stretch of the season, and the Ducks would likely be best served to keep him around long-term. Related: Maple Leafs' Mitch Marner Linked to New Eye-Opening Landing Spot Related: Panthers' Matthew Tkachuk Predicted Stanley Cup Final Rematch Last Year This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 2, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
10-04-2025
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Takeaways from the Ducks 4-3 Overtime Win over the Flames
Apr 9, 2025; Anaheim, California, USA; Anaheim Ducks center Leo Carlsson (91) sends the puck past Calgary Flames right wing Matt Coronato (27) to Anaheim Ducks left wing Cutter Gauthier (not pictured) who scored during the overtime period Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images The Anaheim Ducks hosted the Calgary Flames on Wednesday in the first leg of a back-to-back that will take them north to face the Los Angeles Kings on Thursday. The Ducks were coming off a nail-biting 3-2 victory over a depleted Edmonton Oilers squad on Monday in which they were outshot 47-21. Advertisement Game #78: Ducks vs. Flames Gameday Preview The Flames entered just four points out of the second wild card spot in the Western Conference standings with a game in hand on the Minnesota Wild, the team currently occupying the spot. Calgary had registered points in four of their previous five games. Jacob Trouba missed his third straight game for the Ducks with a lower-body injury and was replaced by Oliver Kylington. Jansen Harkins was reinserted into the fourth line after serving as a healthy scratch on Monday in favor of Brett Leason. Ville Husso got the start for the Ducks in this game and saved 36 of 39 shots. Advertisement Rookie sensation Dustin Wolf took the crease for the Flames and stopped 19 of 23. 'From the bench, it was a frustrating environment,' Ducks head coach Greg Cronin said postgame. 'It just was a sloppy, ugly game. But, tremendous amount of credit to our guys for coming back when it was 3-1.' Apr 9, 2025; Anaheim, California, USA; Anaheim Ducks left wing Cutter Gauthier (61) is congratulated by defenseman Jackson LaCombe (2) and center Trevor Zegras (11) after a goal during the third period against the Calgary Flames as Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images Here are my notes from this game: Penalty Kill-For the second game in a row, the Ducks penalty kill was tasked with killing six penalties, and they've killed all 12. Leo Carlsson played 3:53 on the PK, Cutter Gauthier played 2:16, and Troy Terry played 2:00. That trio made the difference along with Jackson LaCombe, who played 7:26 on the PK, as they were able to anticipate and close quickly when the puck moved north/south throughout the zone. Advertisement 'Guys did a really good job on the PK and for a goalie, it is like you know where the shots are coming (from), so it gets kind of easier for you.' Ville Husso said. 'Six kills is pretty good.' Ville Husso-Husso earned his first win as a Duck in this game and did his best Lukas Dostal/John Gibson impression, keeping the team in the game with a structured and calm approach until they were able to pot some timely goals. He was terrific on his angles all night and was especially unwavering when there was a scramble or flurry at the top of the crease. Cutter Gauthier-Gauthier tallied eight shots in this game and wouldn't be denied from the hop. He's made immense progress this season off and on puck, and his anticipation skills have refined significantly. Pucks are seemingly drawn to him now (not an accident) and his chemistry with Leo Carlsson is blossoming into something special. The two can operate at high speeds, change pace, and make dynamic decisions at critical junctures in the course of a single play. Advertisement 'I'm just trying to shoot as much as I can,' Gauthier said. 'Coach has been harping on us that we don't shoot pucks enough, so I'm trying to make up for some of the guys that don't shoot it as much. Just trying to get pucks on net and hopefully, they go in.' The Ducks will next head up the 5 Freeway to take on the Los Angeles Kings on Thursday evening. Ducks 2023 Second-Round Pick Signs ELC John Gibson Selected for Ducks' Masterton Trophy Nominee
Yahoo
06-04-2025
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Oilers visit the Ducks in Pacific Division play
Edmonton Oilers (44-27-5, in the Pacific Division) vs. Anaheim Ducks (33-35-8, in the Pacific Division) Anaheim, California; Monday, 10:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The Edmonton Oilers take on the Anaheim Ducks in Pacific Division action on Monday. Advertisement Anaheim has a 9-13-1 record in Pacific Division games and a 33-35-8 record overall. The Ducks have a 29-3-4 record when scoring three or more goals. Edmonton is 44-27-5 overall and 13-8-1 against the Pacific Division. The Oilers have gone 22-10-4 in games decided by a goal. Monday's game is the fourth time these teams match up this season. The Ducks won 6-2 in the previous matchup. Mason McTavish led the Ducks with two goals. TOP PERFORMERS: Leo Carlsson has scored 20 goals with 20 assists for the Ducks. Trevor Zegras has four goals and four assists over the past 10 games. Leon Draisaitl has 52 goals and 54 assists for the Oilers. Viktor Arvidsson has scored five goals over the past 10 games. Advertisement LAST 10 GAMES: Ducks: 4-5-1, averaging three goals, 4.7 assists, four penalties and 9.4 penalty minutes while giving up 3.8 goals per game. Oilers: 6-3-1, averaging 3.1 goals, 4.9 assists, 3.2 penalties and 6.7 penalty minutes while giving up 2.8 goals per game. INJURIES: Ducks: None listed. Oilers: None listed. ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
Yahoo
31-03-2025
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Pacific Division foes meet when Anaheim hosts San Jose
San Jose Sharks (20-44-9, in the Pacific Division) vs. Anaheim Ducks (32-33-8, in the Pacific Division) Anaheim, California; Tuesday, 10 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Pacific Division foes meet when the Anaheim Ducks take on the San Jose Sharks. Advertisement Anaheim has gone 32-33-8 overall with an 8-11-1 record against the Pacific Division. The Ducks have committed 282 total penalties (3.9 per game) to rank seventh in league play. San Jose has gone 20-44-9 overall with a 4-12-2 record in Pacific Division play. The Sharks have allowed 274 goals while scoring 188 for a -86 scoring differential. Tuesday's game is the third meeting between these teams this season. The Ducks won 3-1 in the previous meeting. TOP PERFORMERS: Mason McTavish has 20 goals and 25 assists for the Ducks. Leo Carlsson has six goals and six assists over the past 10 games. William Eklund has 17 goals and 37 assists for the Sharks. Mikael Granlund has scored four goals and added five assists over the last 10 games. Advertisement LAST 10 GAMES: Ducks: 4-5-1, averaging 3.2 goals, five assists, 3.9 penalties and 9.2 penalty minutes while giving up 3.5 goals per game. Sharks: 3-7-0, averaging 2.3 goals, 3.5 assists, 4.2 penalties and 10.2 penalty minutes while giving up 4.4 goals per game. INJURIES: Ducks: None listed. Sharks: None listed. ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
Reuters
29-03-2025
- Sport
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Mason McTavish OT winner caps Ducks' comeback win over Rangers
March 29 - Leo Carlsson scored once in a career-best four-point game and Mason McTavish netted the overtime-winning goal to give the host Anaheim Ducks a 5-4 comeback victory over the New York Rangers on Friday. Alex Killorn, Cutter Gauthier and Olen Zellweger also scored for the Ducks (32-32-8, 72 points), who scored a pair of late goals in regulation to send the game into overtime. Goaltender Lukas Dostal made 26 saves. McTavish was the hero 59 seconds into the extra session when he set up shop at the doorstep and redirected Jackson LaCombe's pass for his 20th goal of the season. Adam Fox, J.T. Miller and Alexis Lafreniere each collected a goal and an assist for the Rangers (34-32-7, 75 points), who are tied with the Columbus Blue Jackets for the Eastern Conference's second wild-card spot. New York, though, trails in the standings, having played two more games. Mika Zibanejad also scored for the Rangers, who have won just once in the last six outings, while goaltender Igor Shesterkin stopped 28 shots. Anaheim is all but officially eliminated from the Stanley Cup playoffs for the seventh consecutive season but showed tremendous mettle. With his team down 4-2, Gauthier pulled the Ducks within one goal at 14:12 of the period when he pushed home a rebound. Then Zellweger tied the clash with 1:45 remaining, finishing a chance as the trailer on a four-on-two rush to force extra time. The game was a wasted opportunity for the floundering Rangers. In a back-and-forth affair, Fox provided the Rangers a much-needed early boost when he opened the scoring at the 3:20 mark, but Killorn responded with a power-play goal at 16:55 of the first period, finding the net with a rebound chance after his breakaway opportunity was denied. Miller extended his goal-scoring run to three games less than two minutes later by chipping a back-hand shot from the slot to finish an odd-man rush, and Lafreniere extended the edge 14 seconds into the second period. Carlsson made it a 3-2 game at 2:22 of the third period with a fantastic individual effort, stealing the puck at the offensive blueline before working to the slot and firing a top-corner shot. But Zibanejad restored New York's two-goal lead a couple of minutes later by blasting a one-timer from deep in the left circle for a power-play goal, only it was not enough.
