Ducks acquire John Carlson
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The Anaheim Ducks and Calgary Flames combined for a rare trade, as the two Pacific Division foes swung a deal in the final minutes before the 2026 NHL Trade Dea
The Washington Capitals traded longtime defenseman John Carlson to the Anaheim Ducks early Friday morning in one of the surprise moves of the NHL trade deadline. At least on the surface.
“The conditional first-round pick shall be Anaheim’s 2026 first-round pick,” Friedman shared. “If Anaheim fails to qualify for the 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs, then Anaheim will retain its 2026 first-round pick and shall instead transfer its 2027 first-round pick to Washington (subject to the Option below).
The Ducks (34-24-3) keep the homestand going by welcoming the Canadiens (33-18-9) to Honda Center. Puck drop is set for 6 p.m. PT and will air on KCOP-13 and Victory+.
Lane Hutson (Montréal Canadiens) with a Powerplay Goal vs. Anaheim Ducks, 03/06/2026
Cutter Gauthier scored twice in a span of just over three minutes in the first period, backup Ville Husso stopped 42 shots and the Anaheim Ducks beat the New York Islanders 5-1.