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In first-round surprise, Adam Fantilli passed over by Anaheim Ducks for Leo Carlsson with second overall pick

The Anaheim Ducks made a surprise choice with their second overall pick. Selecting Swedish forward Leo Carlsson, the Ducks effectively flipped the expected draft order and allowed Adam Fantilli to drop to third. Fantilli ultimately went to the Columbus Blue Jackets, who were likely shocked that he was still on the board.

Both Carlsson and Fantilli excelled in their draft season. Carlsson topped NHL Central Scouting’s final ranking of international skaters and was named the Swedish junior player of the year, while Fantilli earned the Hobey Baker Award after a dominant season with the University of Michigan.

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By Katie Adler 3 months ago

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Spencer Carbery reportedly gets interview with Anaheim Ducks about open head coach position

Spencer Carbery is one of the rising coaching prospects around the league. The Washington Capitals reportedly asked to speak to him about their open head-coaching position. Now, the former Hershey Bears’ head coach is speaking to another team.

Wednesday, the Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli reported that the Anaheim Ducks interviewed the 41-year-old for their open position after firing head coach Dallas Eakins at the end of the regular season.

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By Ian Oland 4 months ago

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Tom Wilson powers the Capitals into extra frame victory: numbers for the morning after

The Washington Capitals were determined to not be swept in a season series by one of the league’s cellar dwellers in the Anaheim Ducks on Wednesday night. It took them an extra frame but they eventually got the job done 3-2.

That was at least…something.

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By Chris Cerullo 7 months ago

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Securing a super late victory in California: Caps beat Ducks 3-2 (OT)

The Washington Capitals met with the Anaheim Ducks for the second and final time this season on Wednesday night. The Caps, after several pre-trade deadline moves, looked like a very different team than the one that fell to the Ducks 4-2 over a week ago.

Martin Fehervary snuck backdoor and found the back of the net for the opening goal. Troy Terry walked through a bunch of Caps and tied things up at one. Nothing in the whole second period and then Tom Wilson scored less than ten seconds into the third to give the Caps their lead back.

Trevor Zegras tied things back up. Wilson overtime game-winner.

Caps beat Ducks 3-2!

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By Chris Cerullo 7 months ago

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Capitals vs Ducks live analysis and updates (March 1, 2023)

This is your place to check for updates and comment along with the Washington Capitals vs. Anaheim Ducks game on March 1, 2023.

The Washington Capitals enter tonight’s Anaheim Ducks game a shell of what they used to be.

Capitals general manager Brian MacLellan traded five different pending UFAs over the last week including Dmitry Orlov, Garnet Hathaway, Erik Gustafsson, Marcus Johansson, and Lars Eller. The Caps have five unrestricted free agents remaining on the roster Conor Sheary, Nicolas Aube-Kubel, Trevor van Riemsdyk, Craig Smith, and Matt Irwin.

One of the newest Capitals, young defenseman Rasmus Sandin, will not play tonight due to visa issues, meaning the return of Matt Irwin and Dylan McIlrath on the third pairing.

At this point, losing, and losing a lot, is more beneficial for the Capitals than winning. While that’s no fun, let’s try to enjoy this as much as we can down the stretch.

Tonight’s game is on NBC Sports Washington. Puck drop is a little after 10 pm.

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By Ian Oland 7 months ago

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Oops!…They Did It Again: numbers for the morning after

The Washington Capitals squared off with the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday night. The Ducks came into the game as the NHL’s worst team. They left Capital One Arena with a regulation victory.

Yep. Things are that bad right now.

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By Chris Cerullo 7 months ago

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The worst team in the entire league hands the Caps a sixth regulation loss in a row: Ducks beat Caps 4-2

The Washington Capitals and Anaheim Ducks squared off at Capital One Arena on Thursday but you can’t fault any Caps fan that had their attention elsewhere. The Caps made their first big move of the season to indicate they are likely sellers at this year’s deadline and writing off this season.

While that can be seen as a hopeful move for some, no matter what it is not fun to see our favorite players playing in a different jersey.

TJ Oshie deftly tipped home an Erik Gustafsson point drive for a rare Caps power-play goal to open the scoring. Isac Lundestrom finished off a breakaway to tie the game up. Nick Jensen made a power move to the net to put the Caps back up. The Ducks piled up in the crease and somehow put the puck in to tie the game once more.

Jakob Silfverberg snapped Anaheim into their first lead early in the third. Derek Grant empty netter.

Ducks beat Caps 4-2.

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By Chris Cerullo 7 months ago

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Capitals vs Ducks live analysis and updates (February 23, 2023)

This is your place to check for updates and comment along with the Washington Capitals vs. Anaheim Ducks game on February 23, 2023.

Two of the worst teams in the NHL will do battle at Capital One Arena tonight. The 32nd overall Anaheim Ducks will take on the 20th place Capitals, who have been the worst team in the NHL over the last 10 games.

The Capitals will get Alex Ovechkin back tonight in his first game since bereavement leave, but will be without two core players. Dmitry Orlov and Garnet Hathaway were traded to the Boston Bruins before puck drop for draft picks, signaling the beginning of what I assume is The Great Washington Selloff.

Both teams are waving white flags. Their seasons are over. The victor tonight will be the team that loses and improved their draft lottery position.

Today’s game is back on NBC Sports Washington and puck drop is shortly after 7:00 pm. The Capitals are wearing their blue W jerseys. It’s Caps Canines Night.

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By Ian Oland 7 months ago

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Brett Leason scores first goal as member of Ducks in 5-4 win over Sharks

Former Capital Brett Leason scored his first goal as a member of the Anaheim Ducks in their 5-4 win over the San Jose Sharks on Saturday. He also tallied his first assist with the club in the game.

With San Jose up 1-0 mid-way through the first period, Leason jammed home a pass from defenseman John Klingberg to tie the game.

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By Chris Cerullo 11 months ago

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Adam Henrique commissions stunning Anaheim Ducks-themed helmet for driver Ryan Ellis, NASCAR’s biggest hockey fan

NASCAR driver and Northern Virginia native Ryan Ellis had one of the most notable painted helmets in the garage during race weekend in Phoenix. And it was totally on-brand for the hockey fan and beer league player who shares a name with a famous Flyers defenseman.

Ellis’ bucket was painted in bold black, orange, and gold colors and featured graphics of the Anaheim Ducks’ D logo, the number 14, and palm trees.

The Bell helmet was financed by Ducks’ center Adam Henrique and painted by Noah Ennis of Shell Shock Designs and Paints.

So why did Ryan wear a tribute helmet of Adam Henrique — a veteran of 12 NHL seasons whose Game Six overtime game-winning goal sent the New Jersey Devils to the 2012 Stanley Cup Final? In short: they both love hockey and NASCAR, are in the same circles, and just thought it’d be really dang cool.

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By Ian Oland 2 years ago

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