Anaheim Ducks Surge, Targeting Defenseman at Trade Deadline

0:00The latest scores, headlines and storylines, right here on NHL News today. Subscribe and stay game ready. The Anaheim ducks are charging toward the top of the Pacific Division. They're just one point behind the Vegas Golden Knights, with the 2026 NHL trade deadline only days away. A solid win combined with the Vegas loss could vault them into first place. Their hot streak is the second longest active in the Western Conference, behind only the Dallas Stars. Since the Olympic break, they've dominated the West. Thanks largely to Goldtender Lucas Dostal. The Burnow, Czechia native has won every start post hiatus in his last five overall. Dostals timely saves have transformed the ducks into real contenders. They traded long time starter John Gibson last offseason, banking on him to step up, and he's delivered big time with a 24 wins, 13 losses, and two. Ty's record. Leo Carlson's return has added even more firepower. The top center missed the Olympics with a thigh injury,

1:01but has exploded back with two goals and five points in three games. His two-way game, face-off wins, and physical play are setting the tone everywhere on the ice. Heading into the deadline, Anaheim has over $11 million in cap space and loads of draft picks. Officials expect him to target a mobile defenseman to strengthen the blue line alongside guys like Jackson Lakom and Radco Gudas. D&N is sponsored by our partner. Press play. Put your head down. The sound is already there. S-O-L-L-I.