Ducks' Leo Carlsson: Snaps seven-game goal drought
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Carlsson scored a goal Thursday in a 4-3 shootout loss to Tampa Bay.
He snapped a seven-game goal drought with his ninth tally of the season. Carlsson has a bright future, but he's still just 20 years old, and the pre-draft hype around him was intense. It's a cautionary tale for fantasy managers in redraft formats to avoid getting caught in the excitement. So far, he has 16 points and 53 shots over 39 games this season, which is a step back for the sophomore.
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Ducks' Leo Carlsson: Slides assist Sunday
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Carlsson notched an assist in Sunday's 4-1 win over the Lightning.
Carlsson helped out on Jackson LaCombe's insurance tally in the third period. With a goal and two assists over three games in January, it looks like Carlsson's offense is thawing out after a frigid December (one goal in 10 outings). The 20-year-old continues to occupy a second-line role, and he's at 15 points, 44 shots on net and an even plus-minus rating through 33 appearances with steady top-six minutes this season.
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Ducks' Leo Carlsson: Contributes power-play helper
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Carlsson notched a power-play assist in Friday's 3-2 loss to the Oilers.
Carlsson has a point in each of the first two games in January after being limited to one goal over 10 appearances in December. He took some time to get on track after losing six contests to an upper-body injury, and he was also bothered by an undisclosed issue prior to the holiday break. The 20-year-old center is at eight goals, six helpers, four power-play points, 44 shots on net and a minus-1 rating through 32 appearances. If he's starting to heat up, Carlsson should be on the radar for most fantasy managers throughout January despite his relatively mild production so far this season.
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Ducks' Leo Carlsson: Snaps drought with goal
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Carlsson scored a goal and blocked two shots in Thursday's 4-3 overtime win over the Jets.
Carlsson snapped a five-game pointless streak by finding the twine with his lone shot of the game. Carlsson missed six games between Nov. 27 and Dec. 9 due to an upper-body injury, but he hasn't been very productive since his return to the ice. He has notched just two goals in his last 11 contests while also recording six PIM, 14 shots, six hits and three blocked shots in that span.
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Ducks' Leo Carlsson: In Monday's lineup
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Carlsson (undisclosed) will be available for Monday's game against the Golden Knights, per Derek Lee of The Hockey News.
Carlsson was injured in Sunday's 5-4 shootout win over Utah, but he appears to be no worse for wear ahead of Monday's divisional contest. The 19-year-old will slot in on the second line and No. 2 power-play unit. Carlsson has produced seven goals and five assists through 26 games in 2024-25.
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Ducks' Leo Carlsson: Dealing with unspecified injury
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Carlsson is dealing with an unspecified injury, and his status for Monday's game against the Golden Knights is unclear, Derek Lee of The Hockey News reports.
Carlsson exited Sunday's win over Utah after going hard into the boards, and it's not yet clear whether he'll be able to suit up in the second half of the back-to-back set. Lee notes that the expectation is that Carlsson won't play Monday, which would likely lead to Ross Johnston entering the lineup for the Ducks' final game before the NHL's Christmas break.
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Ducks' Leo Carlsson: Set to return Wednesday
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Carlsson (upper body) is expected to return to the lineup for Wednesday's game against Ottawa, Derek Lee of The Hockey News reports.
Carlsson missed the last six games due to his upper-body injury, but he should be back in action for the first half of a back-to-back set Wednesday. Over his first 20 appearances of the season, the 19-year-old totaled six goals, 11 points, 10 blocked shots and seven hits while averaging 16:43 of ice time.
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Ducks' Leo Carlsson: Unavailable Friday
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Carlsson (upper body) won't be in the lineup Friday versus Minnesota.
Carlsson will miss his fifth straight game Friday. He practiced in the morning, wearing a non-contact jersey and is getting close to a return. Carlsson has six goals and 11 points in 20 games this season. The 19-year-old could return to action as early as Monday in Montreal.
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Ducks' Leo Carlsson: Won't play against Golden Knights
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Carlsson (upper body) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Golden Knights, Derek Lee of The Hockey News reports.
Carlsson continues to deal with an upper-body injury and will be unavailable for a fourth consecutive matchup. It's not yet clear when he'll be able to return, but his next chance to do so will be Friday against the Wild.
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Ducks' Leo Carlsson: Unavailable Sunday
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Carlsson (upper body) won't suit up Sunday versus Ottawa.
Carlsson will miss his third straight contest, and it's unclear if he's close to returning. The 19-year-old has accounted for six goals and five assists through 20 games.
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Ducks' Leo Carlsson: Not playing Wednesday
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Carlsson (upper body) won't play Wednesday versus the Kraken, per Davy Jones' Locker Room.
Carlsson was injured Monday versus the Kraken on a hit by Tye Kartye. The 19-year-old Carlsson is set to miss his first game of the season, which will cause a ripple effect throughout the Ducks' lineup. He has 11 points over 20 outings this season. His next chance to play is Friday versus the Kings.
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Ducks' Leo Carlsson: Nets game-winner Tuesday
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Carlsson scored the game-winning goal in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Blackhawks.
Carlsson's tally came at 9:38 of the third period. He's scored six times this season, and four of them have been game-winners. He's tied for the second in the league in the category, even with Edmonton's Leon Draisaitl and one behind Minnesota's Matt Boldy. Carlsson has four points over his last five contests, giving him 10 points, 28 shots on net and a minus-1 rating through 18 outings overall in a top-line role.
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Ducks' Leo Carlsson: Records pair of assists
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Carlsson posted two assists, including one on the power play, in Friday's 6-4 win over the Red Wings.
Carlsson picked up his second multi-point effort in this contest. He has three points over his last three contests, bouncing back from a four-game slump before that. The 19-year-old center is up to nine points (three on the power play), 26 shots on net and a minus-2 rating over 16 outings in a top-six role. Carlsson should be able to grow his offense over the course of the season, though the Ducks have struggled to score as a team, so that could limit his upside slightly.
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Ducks' Leo Carlsson: Lights lamp in Sunday's win
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Carlsson scored a goal in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Blue Jackets.
Carlsson ended a four-game slump with his tally midway through the third period, which ended up being the game-winner. The 19-year-old center has had to deal with frequent changes in linemates as head coach Greg Cronin looks for combinations to spark an offense that has scored three or more goals just five times in 14 contests. Carlsson is at five tallies, two assists, 26 shots on net and a minus-3 rating this season, and he should continue to be a fixture in the top six and on the power play.
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Ducks' Leo Carlsson: Nets power-play marker
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Carlsson scored a power-play goal in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Islanders.
Carlsson opened the scoring at 14:05 of the first period. The center has four goals, including two on the power play, as well as two assists, 18 shots on net and a minus-3 rating through nine appearances. Carlsson may not yet be a point-per-game threat, but he's providing decent offense from a top-line role in his second campaign. Given that he was liked more for his playmaking when he was drafted, there's more offense to unlock here.
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Ducks' Leo Carlsson: Deposits goal Friday
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Carlsson scored a goal on three shots in Friday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Avalanche.
Carlsson's goal just barely got over the line, opening the scoring at 6:05 of the first period. The center is up to three points, 10 shots on net and a plus-2 rating across four contests this season. Carlsson is a name to keep an eye on in redraft formats in 2024-25, as his top-line role and significant power-play time could help him be productive in his second NHL campaign.
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Ducks' Leo Carlsson: Leads offense with three points
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Carlsson scored a goal on two shots and added two assists in Wednesday's 5-2 preseason win over Utah.
Carlsson is up to four points over two preseason appearances after playing a leading role Wednesday. The 19-year-old center's rookie campaign was abbreviated by a workload management plan and multiple injuries, which limited him to 29 points in 55 contests last year. He could be poised for a breakout in 2024-25, especially if the team around him also takes a step forward.
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Ducks' Leo Carlsson: Set to play Sunday
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Carlsson (knee) is expected to play Sunday versus Tampa Bay, Eric Stephens of The Athletic reports.
Carlsson fully participated in Saturday's practice after leaving Thursday's 4-0 win over Chicago early. He has produced nine goals and 24 points in 43 games this season. Carlsson will probably skate on the top line and see time on the power play in Sunday's contest.
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Ducks' Leo Carlsson: Ready to rock
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Carlsson (concussion) is expected to return to the lineup Sunday versus the Blues, per Lou Korac of NHL.com.
Carlsson is projected to occupy a top-six role and see power-play time after missing eight games. The 19-year-old rookie has nine goals, 23 points, 79 shots on net and 25 hits through 40 appearances this season.
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Ducks' Leo Carlsson: Unavailable Friday
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Carlsson (concussion) will miss Friday's game against Winnipeg, per Derek Lee of The Sporting Tribune.
Carlsson was last in the lineup Feb. 29. He has nine goals and 23 points in 40 contests in 2023-24. Carlsson will likely serve in a top-six capacity once he's healthy.
