Ducks' Playoff Push: Injuries, Trades, and Prospects

0:00On April 8th, the Anaheim Ducks are down to their final four games in a season full of breakout stars and big moves, all while chasing that Pacific, division crown for the playoffs. They've hit a rough patch, with a five-game losing streak heading into their match-up against the Nashville Predators, mostly thanks to a nasty injury. Bud Biting Hard Key players out include Forward Ross Johnston, sidelineed three to four weeks since Min March, Jansen Harkins after hand surgery late last month. Captain Radco-Gudas, whose day-to-day-but-improving, and star-cutter Gautier, with an upper-body issue that's kept him off the ice since March 31st. These hits have really tested the depth as pressure mounts. At the trade deadline, they shipped forward Ryan Strom to the Calgary Flames, where he's exploded for 11 points in 16 games after a slow start in Anaheim. Meanwhile, grabbing defenseman John Carlson from Washington has been gold nine points in 11 outings, averaging over 30 minutes a night, and bringing veteran smarts to the

1:02young blue line. On the prospect front, Roger McQueen just signed an amateur try-out with the San Diego goals, their AHL squad, after a stellar rookie year ad. Providence College, where he racked up 27 points and earned hockey-east rookie of the year. He's already got two points in two games down there. With clashes against the San Jose Sharks at home, Thursday, then Vancouver, Minnesota, and Nashville to wrap it up, the ducks are locked in a tight. Race hoping these tweaks and returns, turn the tide for a deep playoff run. From your team, powered by AI, this is NHL News Today.