Ducks' Carlson Steps Up, Gudas Suspended

0:00It's March 16th for the NHL. Let's get into it. Follow and subscribe for more team news every day. The Anaheim Ducks are grabbing headlines with Captain Raccoh Gouda's facing a 5-game suspension after a neon knee hit on Toronto Maple Leafs star, Austin Matthews during Thursdays game. Matthews suffered a season ending grade 3 MCL tear and quad injury, putting the Ducks under intense scrutiny as they push for the playoffs. Meanwhile, the Ducks bolster their defense at the trade deadline by landing veteran Stanley Cove winner John Carlson from the Washington capitals 4. A conditional first round pick in 2026 and a third rounder in 2027. Carlson, back from a lower body injury, made his debut Sunday, March 15th, helping secure a 4-3 win over the Montreal Canadiens. The suspension has sparked outrage, especially from Toronto coach Craig Barubi and fans across the hockey world, who called the penalty too light, since it came from a phone hearing

1:01rather than in-person. Gouda's will lose over $104,000 in salary and miss action until March 24th. With Gouda's out, Carlson's steady presence on the blue line becomes crucial during this lighter schedule. The Ducks host the Philadelphia Flyers Wednesday, March 18th, at 7pm Pacific, then travel to face the Utah Mammoth Friday, March 20th. At 7pm, before returning home, against the Buffalo Sabers Sunday, March 22nd, at 5pm. This breather lets the team tweak pairings and build momentum in the Pacific division race toward the 2026 Stanley Cove playoffs. This DNN story is thanks to our sponsor details in the description. Comfort, you can hear, sound you can relax into, S-O-L-I-SOLY-PILLOW.com.