Welcome back to another edition of NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats,

Carlsson has 26 points (11 goals, 15 assists) in 18 games. So does Bedard (10 goals, 16 assists). They entered Sunday tied for fourth in the NHL with forwards William Nylander of the Toronto Maple Leafs, Mikko Rantanen of the Dallas Stars and David Pastrnak of the Boston Bruins.

Leo Carlsson's emergence has transcended the Anaheim Ducks to the next level, and he is the exact franchise player the team needs.

The Anaheim Ducks were supposed to be a fun young team this season — promising, energetic, but still a year or two away from real contention. Instead, they’ve b

The Anaheim Ducks entered the 2025–26 NHL season projected to scrap for a wild-card spot. A month later, they sit first in the NHL’s Pacific Division at 11-3-1, riding a six-game winning streak and ranking second in the league by points percentage.

Paul Maurice could see it, as can many caught by surprise by the Anaheim Ducks this season. Before his Florida Panthers took on the Ducks for a second time in a seven-day span last week, Maurice laid out his scouting report of an Anaheim team that is averaging a league-best 4.

Cutter Gauthier had his first career hat trick during a four-point performance, and the Anaheim Ducks routed the Florida Panthers 7-3 for their fourth consecutive victory.

The Ducks have won 7 in a row dating back to Oct. 28, and Anaheim has outscored the opposition 34-17 in the win streak, with each victory coming as an underdog. In fact, the Ducks are 9-0 in the past 9 games as an underdog on the puck line, too. The Over is 3-1 in the past 4 games, while going 7-3 across the past 10 contests.

Anaheim Ducks forward Cutter Gauthier entered good company after scoring a goal against the Detroit Red Wings.