Maple Leafs Acquire Ilya Lyubushkin From Ducks

The Toronto Maple Leafs have acquired defenseman Ilya Lyubushkin from the Anaheim Ducks in a three-team deal that also includes the Carolina Hurricanes. The Ducks receive a third-round pick from the Maple Leafs and will retain 50% of his cap hit while the Hurricanes net a sixth-round selection from Toronto as they are taking on […]

Trevor Zegras Nearing Return

Anaheim Ducks center Trevor Zegras (ankle) has ditched crushes and is expected to resume on-ice activities soon. He's been out since early January when Zegras broke his left ankle. The talented centerman has struggled for form in 2023-24, registering seven points (four goals, three assists) in 20 games, and we might actually have seen the […]

NHL Waiver Wire Adds: 02/26 to 03/03

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DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Hockey Picks (2/24/24): Today's Top NHL DFS Lineups

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DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Hockey Picks (02/23/24): NHL DFS Lineups

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Pavel Mintyukov Registers Three Assists Wednesday

Anaheim Ducks defenseman Pavel Mintyukov had the best offensive outing of his young career on Wednesday versus Columbus, finishing a 7-4 loss with three points. The 20-year-old rookie did all of the scoring with assists, playing a key role in Anaheim's comeback attempt in the second period, which saw the hosts erase a four-goal deficit. […]

Urho Vaakanainen Rejoins Ducks Lineup On Wednesday

Anaheim Ducks defenseman Urho Vaakanainen will be back in the lineup Wednesday against Columbus, replacing Gustav Lindstrom. He will rejoin the action after sitting out Monday's 4-3 win over Buffalo as a healthy scratch. Vaakanainen has registered one goal and eight assists with 48 shots in 46 games while logging 56 blocks on the defensive […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Hockey Picks (02/21/24): NHL DFS Lineups

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Troy Terry Collects Three Points In Victory

Anaheim Ducks right wing Troy Terry finished with one goal and two assists in Monday's 4-3 victory against the Sabres. Terry's three-point performance was his second highest total in a game this season, while the 26-year-old contributed on the final three goals of the contest for the Ducks. Terry is worth rostering across standard formats […]

Frank Vatrano Scores Twice In Victory

Anaheim Ducks left wing Frank Vatrano scored two goals in Monday's 4-3 victory against the Sabres. Vatrano scored a pair of goals in under three minutes during the second period, while the 29-year-old established a personal career-high in goals for a single season with the multi-goal performance. Vatrano has scored in three consecutive games with […]

Mason McTavish Posts Three Assists In Ducks Victory

Anaheim Ducks forward Mason McTavish had a three-assist outing against Buffalo on Monday in a 4-3 win. With the score tied at one, McTavish's playmaking helped the Ducks grab the lead in the second period, with Frank Vatrano scoring once and Troy Terry also finding the back of the net. The hat trick of assists […]

Alex Killorn Returns To Action Saturday

Anaheim Ducks winger Alex Killorn (knee) has been activated from Injured Reserve and is set to return to the lineup on Saturday versus Toronto. The veteran forward will make his first appearance since Jan. 17. Killorn's first year in Anaheim hasn't quite gone according to plan. With 34 games played, the two-time Stanley Cup champion […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Hockey Picks (2/17/24): Today's Top NHL DFS Lineups

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John Gibson Suffers New Injury Blow

Anaheim Ducks goaltender John Gibson skipped the third period of Thursday's 5-1 win over Ottawa with an upper-body injury. Before getting hurt, Gibson performed well and saved all 15 shots he faced. Lukas Dostal took over the crease after the second intermission and finished with 18 saves on 19 shots. Gibson logged the victory and […]

Max Jones Available Again For Ducks

Anaheim Ducks left wing Max Jones (upper body) has been removed from Injured Reserve and appears ready to rejoin the lineup for Friday's matchup against the Oilers. Jones has been out since Jan. 5, missing 12 contests. He has played in 34 games this season, producing four goals and four assists. The 26-year-old isn't very […]

Mason McTavish Out On Friday

Anaheim Ducks forward Mason McTavish has sustained an upper-body injury and won't play on Friday versus Edmonton. The 21-year-old will miss his eighth game of the season. McTavish has done well when healthy, posting 13 goals and 31 points in 43 games. Only four Ducks players have been more prolific this season. Bo Groulx looks […]

Ducks Assign Olen Zellweger To The AHL

The Anaheim Ducks have assigned rookie defenseman Olen Zellweger to the American Hockey League's San Diego Gulls. The move was expected as it gives the blueliner a chance to play two AHL contests while the Ducks head into the All-Star break and subsequent bye week. He is expected to rejoin the big club when they […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Hockey Picks (1/27/24): Today's Top NHL DFS Lineups

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NHL Waiver Wire Adds: 01/22 to 01/28

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Alex Killorn Ruled Out For 4-6 Weeks

Anaheim Ducks winger Alex Killorn is expected to miss 4-6 weeks of action after undergoing arthroscopic knee surgery. The Ducks are set to be without another key forward, with Trevor Zegras (ankle) remaining on the shelf. Killorn has made 34 appearances during his debut campaign in Anaheim, posting six goals with 13 assists. He's mostly […]

Sean Couturier, Jamie Drysdale Returning On Thursday

Philadelphia Flyers center Sean Couturier (undisclosed) and defenseman Jamie Drysdale (illness) will both return to the lineup for Thursday's contest against the visiting Dallas Stars. Couturier has been labored by a minor injury that cost him the past two games. After missing the entire 2022-23 season due to a back injury, the veteran has returned […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Hockey Picks (01/15/24): NHL DFS Lineups

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Jamie Drysdale Will Miss Saturday's Game

Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Jamie Drysdale will miss Saturday's clash with the Jets due to an illness. The 21-year-old comes out of the lineup after impressing in his first couple of appearances for the team. Drysdale has had two assists in two games with the Flyers since being acquired from Anaheim. Veteran Marc Staal will fill […]

Leo Carlsson To Remain Out On Saturday

Anaheim Ducks center Leo Carlsson (knee) will miss a 10th consecutive game on Saturday against Tampa Bay. The talented centerman rejoined practice this week but isn't yet ready to return to game action. His next opportunity to suit up comes Monday versus Florida. Carlsson has made 23 appearances during his rookie campaign, posting eight goals […]

John Gibson Exits Loss With Upper-Body Injury

Anaheim Ducks goaltender John Gibson didn't finish Thursday's 6-3 loss to Carolina after suffering an upper-body injury. He exited the contest before the third period began, finishing with 20 saves on 25 shots. Lukas Dostal stopped eight of nine shots as his replacement in the third. Gibson is a very injury-prone player, and unfortunately, it […]

Trevor Zegras Out For 6-8 Weeks With Broken Ankle

Anaheim Ducks center Trevor Zegras has been ruled out for 6-8 weeks with a broken ankle. He was injured in his 200th career game on Tuesday versus Nashville. Zegras has already missed 20 games this season because of a lower-body problem, and the new injury blow means he likely won't get any action before March. […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Hockey Picks (1/11/24): Today's Top NHL DFS Lineups

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Jamie Drysdale Penciled In For Flyers Debut Wednesday

Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Jamie Drysdale will make his team debut on Wednesday against Montreal. The newly acquired blue-liner is slated to link up with Travis Sanheim on the first defensive pairing, and he'll also have an opportunity to impress on the second power-play unit. The 21-year-old has arrived in the City of Brotherly Live following […]

Trevor Zegras Out "For A While"

Anaheim Ducks center Trevor Zegras suffered a lower-body injury Tuesday against Nashville and will be "out for a while," according to Ducks head coach Greg Cronin. Zegras was hurt early in the game during his third shift when he got tangled up with Nashville forward Juuso Parssinen and took an awkward fall. The talented youngster […]

Jamie Drysdale Traded To Philadelphia

The Philadelphia Flyers have acquired defenseman Jamie Drysdale in a trade with the Anaheim Ducks. The Flyers gave up prospect Cutter Gauthier and also received a 2025 second-round draft pick in the deal. Gauthier has just starred in the World Juniors, leading the U.S. to gold and being voted the tournament's best forward. Drysdale was […]