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Just a guy covering the Anaheim Ducks as best as I can

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Ducks will not hold a morning skate tomorrow before their game against #GoJetsGo.

Frank Vatrano (personal) is expected to return, which means Anaheim will have to make a corresponding move since they currently have a full 23-man roster.

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27.02.2026 01:59 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Ducks practice lines (02/26):

Kreider-Carlsson-Gauthier
Killorn-McTavish-Sennecke
Viel-Poehling-Harkins
Johnston-Washe-Vatrano
Strome

LaCombe-Trouba
Zellweger-Gudas
Mintyukov-Helleson/Moore

DostΓ‘l | Husso

No Troy Terry or Mikael Granlund (upper-body).

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26.02.2026 22:27 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Also per NHL PR, Leo Carlsson recorded his seventh career three-point game, the second most by a Ducks player age 21 or younger behind Paul Kariya (12 GP).

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26.02.2026 07:35 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Per NHL PR, Leo Carlsson registered his seventh career three-point game and tied William Nylander for the seventh most by a Swedish player at age 21 or younger, behind Nicklas Backstrom, Mats Sundin, Elias Pettersson, Lucas Raymond, Erik Karlsson and Filip Forsberg.

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26.02.2026 07:35 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Ducks postgame media video vs. #LetsGoOilersΒ  (02/25)

Joel Quenneville: youtu.be/4dxDNq2lU-Y

Leo Carlsson: youtu.be/Srn5U4AxDy8

Jacob Trouba: youtu.be/dtf589J6iK4

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26.02.2026 07:34 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Trouba on Joel Quenneville:

β€œHe just brings an energy, a level of fun. 
When things are wrong, he addresses them and we move on. I think that's something I appreciate in him. Nothing really dwells. He has an issue, he’ll address it and then time to move forward.”

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26.02.2026 07:34 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

More Trouba:

β€œ(Edmonton is) a dangerous team to give chances to. I think going down two twice and coming back is something to really pull from this game… I think that speaks a lot about the group and the character we're building in the room.”

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26.02.2026 07:34 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Jacob Trouba on tonight’s performance:

β€œCame out a little sluggish today and then figured out a way to get a win, an exciting win. It kind of brings us that energy back. It’ll be fun to come to the rink tomorrow and kind of keep it rolling back on that path.”

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26.02.2026 07:34 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Carlsson on what he’s learned this season from Joel Quenneville:

β€œHis belief in me has helped me a lot. I think that’s the biggest thing with learning. I feel like I know a lot, but (learning) the character stuff and all that.”

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26.02.2026 07:34 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Carlsson said he felt a little tired at points during his first game back after a couple of long shifts, but that he felt good.

β€œStickhandling was okay, too. Speed was fine. Pretty good.”

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26.02.2026 07:33 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Leo Carlsson on tonight’s performance:

β€œFun game. Lot of back and forth, as we knew the game was kind of gonna be, too. Fun game overall.”

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26.02.2026 07:33 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Tonight’s 3 Stars:

🌟 Leo Carlsson
⭐️⭐️ No. 97 (EDM)
⭐️⭐️⭐️ Alex Killorn

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26.02.2026 07:33 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Final: Ducks 6, Oilers 5.
Goals came from Moore, Killorn, Carlsson, Zellweger, Sennecke and Gauthier.
Head coach Joel Quenneville collects his 1000th NHL win.

Anaheim has now won three in a row and nine of their last 11 games.

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26.02.2026 07:32 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Ducks warmup lines vs. #LetsGoOilers:

Killorn-Carlsson-Sennecke
Kreider-Poehling-Terry
Viel-McTavish-Gauthier
Johnston-Washe-Harkins

LaCombe-Trouba
Zellweger-Gudas
Mintyukov-Moore

DostΓ‘l

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26.02.2026 03:07 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Game #57: Ducks vs. Oilers Gameday Preview (02/25/26) The Hockey News' Derek Lee previews the Ducks' matchup against the Edmonton Oilers.

The Ducks’ first game out of the Olympic break is against Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers.

Projected lineups and quotes from McDavid, Jackson LaCombe, Leo Carlsson and Ducks head coach Joel Quenneville ‡️

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25.02.2026 20:47 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Jackson LaCombe | Ducks Morning Skate Media (Part 1) | Feb. 25, 2026
YouTube video by Derek Lee Jackson LaCombe | Ducks Morning Skate Media (Part 1) | Feb. 25, 2026

Jackson LaCombe’s morning skate media scrum comes in two parts today.

Part 1: youtu.be/h4yRbAYhqeg

Part 2: youtu.be/tt3NvuOMH-M

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25.02.2026 19:31 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Ryan Strome and Drew Helleson are expected to be the Ducks’ healthy scratches tonight. Jackson LaCombe will play after returning from Miami yesterday, Leo Carlsson is a full-go as well.

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25.02.2026 19:01 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Mikael Granlund is out with an upper-body injury, per Quenneville. Said Granlund is expected to skate tomorrow and could be an option for Friday’s game against Winnipeg.

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25.02.2026 18:58 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

LukΓ‘Ε‘ DostΓ‘l will start tonight for the Ducks against the Oilers, per head coach Joel Quenneville.

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25.02.2026 18:56 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Gold medalist Jackson LaCombe is present for Ducks morning skate today. No Mikael Granlund.

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25.02.2026 18:14 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Ducks’ DostΓ‘l, Gudas on Their 2026 Olympics Experience The pair of Ducks helped lead Czechia to the quarterfinals, where they fell to Canada in overtime.

β€œBut that's why it hurt even more, because we were really close to do some miracle. Unfortunately, it didn't work out for us.”

LukÑő DostÑl and Radko Gudas on their 2026 Olympics experience in Milan and more ‡️

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24.02.2026 23:52 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Jackson LaCombe and Mikael Granlund are both en route to Anaheim tonight and should be at tomorrow’s morning skate, per Ducks source.

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24.02.2026 19:47 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Ducks practice lines (02/24):

Killorn-Carlsson-Sennecke
Kreider-Poehling-Terry
Harkins-McTavish-Gauthier
Viel-Washe-Strome
Johnston

Zellweger-Trouba
Gudas-Helleson
Mintyukov-Moore

DostΓ‘l | Husso

Mikael Granlund (Olympics) not at practice just yet.

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24.02.2026 18:56 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Both are still currently on IR, only Carlsson needs to be activated for tomorrow’s game. Vatrano is out for personal reasons atm.

24.02.2026 18:35 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Per AHL transactions, the Anaheim Ducks have recalled Tim Washe and Ian Moore from the San Diego Gulls

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24.02.2026 17:50 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

The Ducks will practice tomorrow (02/24) at Great Park Ice beginning at 10:30 a.m.

Practice is always open to the public unless stated otherwise.

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23.02.2026 23:54 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Ross Johnston says he and his wife are expecting a second child towards the end of March.

Says being a father for the last 18 months has been β€˜unbelievable’.

β€œIt gives you something else to think and worry about (besides hockey) and puts things in perspective pretty quickly.”

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23.02.2026 22:48 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The Ducks will practice tomorrow (02/23) at Great Park Ice beginning at 10:30 a.m. PST.

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23.02.2026 02:31 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Team USA and Jackson LaCombe capture gold against Team Canada in overtime by a score of 2-1.

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22.02.2026 17:31 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Team Finland and captain Mikael Granlund capture bronze in Milan, beating Slovakia 6-1.

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21.02.2026 22:05 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0