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.

BOTTOM LINE: The Colorado Avalanche seek to extend a three-game win streak with a victory over the Anaheim Ducks. Colorado has a 4-0-2 record in home games and a 10-1-5 record overall. The Avalanche lead the league with 64 total goals (averaging 4.0 per game).

NHL connection: The Anaheim Ducks were called the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim upon their founding in 1993 by the Walt Disney Company, the same company that put out the movie. (The team was sold in 2005 to current owners Henry and Susan Samueli and became the Anaheim Ducks).

The Anaheim Ducks are the surprise leaders of the Pacific Division following a decisive 4-1 win over the Winnipeg Jets on Sunday night at the Honda Center.

Leo Carlsson scored two goals and assisted on Jacob Trouba's OT winner to move up to third in the NHL with 23 points. Anaheim's 10-3-1 start is its best since 2014-15.

The Oregon Ducks are 8-1 and are a top-10 team in the country. They have one of the top quarterbacks in the country in Dante Moore and signed one of the top wid