Ducks Suspension, Retirement, Injuries: Pacific Division Race Tightens

0:00For the NHL, it's March 19th. Here's what's happening. The Anaheim Ducks hold first place in the Pacific Division, but just one point ahead of the Emmington Oilers after dropping three of their last four. Games. With the race so close, the knee-quick regulation wins to stay on top. Captain Rackogudas drew a five-game suspension, the maximum for phone hearing, after a knee-on-neak collision that sideline Toronto's Austin. Matthews for the season, with a grade three MCL tier and quad injury, Gudas can return March 24th in Vancouver. Reaction split the hockey community, with Matthews agent calling the penalty too light and questioning the league's process while the head of, player safety defended it as fair, based on the play itself, player history and injury details. Long-time radio voice Steve Carroll announced his retirement after 27 seasons and 2,165 games with the Ducks. Starting up April 12th at home, the team prays his passion through championships and changes.

1:01injuries hit Goli Petter-Murassic, out for the season after hip surgery, and forward Ross Johnston sideline three to four weeks, while young center. Mason McTavish sat as a healthy scratch amid a scoring slump, the Ducks face Utah Friday and Buffalo Sunday. The Daily News Now is presented by our sponsor. Goli Pillo is a pillow with built-in headphones. Layback, press play, and disappear into what you are listening to, S-O-L-I-SawleyPillo.com.