The Anaheim Ducks entered the 2025–26 NHL season projected to scrap for a wild-card spot. A month later, they sit first in the NHL’s Pacific Division at 11-3-1, riding a six-game winning streak and ranking second in the league by points percentage. After last night’s statement 4-1 game against the Winnipeg Jets, the body of work so far is undeniable. Anaheim is 9-1-0 in its last ten and has already earned national recognition, climbing to second in The Athletic’s power rankings. It’s time to revisit the Anaheim Ducks expectations because whatever ceiling fans imagined in October just got higher.

Carlsson and Gauthier Redefining Anaheim Ducks Expectations

Leo Carlsson looks every bit the franchise cornerstone Anaheim envisioned when they took him second overall. The 20-year-old has 25 poi

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