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Anders Lee scores twice as Islanders beat Ducks 5-2

Anders Lee scored twice and had two assists, and David Rittich made 31 saves as the New York Islanders beat the Anaheim Ducks 5-2

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Islanders' Horvat leaves game with lower body injury

Islanders leading scorer Bo Horvat suffered a lower-body injury about seven minutes into the second period in Thursday’s game against Anaheim and did not return to the contest

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Stuck in skid Helleson's point drought reached 12 games in Sunday's 7-1 win over the Blackhawks.

Impact The Ducks saw 14 different skaters get on the scoresheet, but Helleson was one of the four who didn't. He's gone minus-2 with nine shots on net, 24 blocked shots and eight hits during his 12-game slump. On the year, he's at nine points, 27 shots on net, 30 hits, 43 blocked shots and a minus-2 rating across 29 appearances. With his physicality also trending down, his fantasy appeal is heavily limited.

DECEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Peterka has 2 goals and 2 assists, Vejmelka gets first shutout of season as Mammoth beat Ducks 7-0

JJ Peterka had two goals and two asssists, Karel Vejmelka stopped 27 shots for his first shutout of the season, and the Utah Mammoth beat the Anaheim Ducks 7-0 to snap a four-game...

DECEMBER 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Canucks' Garland dekes out Ducks defenders to score spectacular goal

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Olen Zellweger scores OT winner after Troy Terry's last-gasp tying goal in Ducks' 3-2 win over Utah

Olen Zellweger scored 1:50 into overtime after Troy Terry tied it with 4.1 seconds left in regulation, and the Anaheim Ducks snapped their three-game skid with a 3-2 victory over t...

NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Troy Terry scores twice as Ducks beat Red Wings 5-2

Troy Terry scored two goals and added an assist to lead the Anaheim Ducks to a 5-2 win over the Detroit Red Wings

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Nets second goal of season Helleson scored a goal on two shots and blocked two shots in Thursday's 7-5 win over the Bruins.

Impact Helleson has two goals and a helper through seven appearances this season. The defenseman has been steady enough to move up to the top pairing alongside Jackson LaCombe after beginning the season on the third pairing. Helleson has some sneaky offense -- he put up 13 points in 56 regular-season games for the Ducks in 2024-25. This year, he's added 10 shots on net, six blocked shots, five hits and a minus-3 rating, but he should get better over time as he adjusts to a larger role. Helleson is in line for bigger minutes as long as Radko Gudas (lower body) is unavailable.

OCTOBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Troy Terry snaps a third-period tie as the Ducks top the Bruins for a 7-5 win

Troy Terry snapped a tie in the third period, and the Anaheim Ducks held off the Boston Bruins for a 7-5 victory

OCTOBER 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Finds twine Tuesday Helleson scored a goal on three shots and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Penguins.

Impact Helleson gave the Ducks a 3-2 lead midway through the second period on a set-up from Chris Kreider. The goal was Helleson's first point in three games, and he's added five shots on net, two blocked shots, one hit and a minus-1 rating this season. The Ducks are carrying just six blueliners early in the year, so the 24-year-old doesn't appear to have a reason to worry about his playing time. It wouldn't be surprising to see the Ducks for their five-game road trip, which begins Sunday in Chicago.

OCTOBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Kreider's 2nd goal is the late tiebreaker in the Anaheim Ducks' 4-3 win over the Penguins

Chris Kreider scored his second power-play goal in his Ducks home debut with 1:27 to play, and Anaheim beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-3 for its 10th consecutive victory in home ope...

OCTOBER 15, 2025 • Associated Press

NHL announces 2025-26 Opening Day rosters | NHL.com NEW YORK \-\- Following are NHL club rosters, as of 11:15 a.m., Eastern time today. The 2025-26 regular season begins today with three games...

OCTOBER 7, 2025 • NHL.COM

Ducks rout Mammoth for 1st preseason win Matthew Phillips scores two goals, Drew Helleson has a goal and two assists and Beckett Sennecke, Ryan Strome and Ross Johnston all score in...

SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 • DAILYNEWS.COM

Pens two-year deal Helleson signed a two-year contract with Anaheim on Friday.

Impact Helleson established himself on the Anaheim blue line in 2024-25, playing 56 regular-season games. The 24-year-old, who was selected in the second round, 47th overall, in 2019 by Colorado, generated four goals, nine assists, 47 PIM, 99 hits and 73 blocked shots. He is slated to play on the third unit, alongside Olen Zellweger.

JULY 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ducks extend qualifying offers to Lukáš Dostál, Mason McTavish, 6 others Defenseman Drew Helleson, forward Sam Colangelo, center Tim Washe and AHL prospects Calle Clang (goalie), Jan Myšák (center) and Judd Caulfi...

JULY 1, 2025 • DAILYNEWS.COM

Posts helper Monday Helleson logged an assist and six PIM in Monday's 3-2 win over the Oilers.

Impact Helleson ended a five-game point drought when he set up Cutter Gauthier's second goal of the game. The 24-year-old Helleson has been a regular in the Ducks' lineup since late January, and he's put together a decent first full NHL campaign. He's up to 13 points, 56 shots on net, 89 hits, 67 blocked shots, 43 PIM and a plus-10 rating over 51 appearances in a bottom-four role.

APRIL 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Gathers assist in win Helleson notched an assist, two shots on goal, four hits and a plus-2 rating in Wednesday's 6-2 win over the Bruins.

Impact Helleson has a pair of helpers over his last three games, an improvement on the four-game point drought that preceded this stretch. The 24-year-old defenseman is holding steady in a third-pairing role in the late stages of the campaign. He's up to 12 points, 48 shots on net, 81 hits, 60 blocked shots, 33 PIM and a plus-8 rating through 45 contests.

MARCH 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Pair of points in loss Helleson scored a goal on two shots, added an assist, logged two hits, blocked three shots and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 7-4 win over the Ducks.

Impact Helleson has three points over his last two contests after going 13 games without getting on the scoresheet. The 23-year-old's path to playing time is clear following the trade that sent Brian Dumoulin to the Devils, though Helleson has seen less time in the press box than Pavel Mintyukov or Olen Zellweger this season. Overall, Helleson has 10 points, 42 shots on net, 66 hits, 52 blocked shots, 31 PIM and a plus-2 rating across 38 appearances.

MARCH 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Aliaksei Protas gets first NHL hat trick, Alex Ovechkin has 3 assists as Capitals defeat Ducks 7-4

Aliaksei Protas had the first hat trick of his NHL career, Alex Ovechkin and Pierre-Luc Dubois each had three points and the Washington Capitals extended their winning streak to fi...

MARCH 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Gets on scoresheet with goal Helleson scored a goal on three shots, added five hits and blocked three shots in Sunday's 4-1 win over the Islanders.

Impact Helleson snapped a 13-game point drought with his second-period tally. The 23-year-old has been a regular in the Ducks' lineup since Jan. 23 -- he was scratched four times in five games before that, but his recent lack of offense has yet to cost him playing time. For the season, Helleson has eight points, 40 shots on net, 64 hits, 49 blocked shots, 31 PIM and an even plus-minus rating through 37 appearances in a third-pairing role.

MARCH 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Colangelo scores 2, Dostal stops 31 shots as Ducks beat Islanders 4-1

Sam Colangelo scored twice, Lukas Dostal stopped 31 shots and the Anaheim Ducks beat the New York Islanders 4-1

MARCH 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Solid contributions to victory Helleson held a plus-2 rating and blocked two shots in Thursday's 5-2 victory over the Canucks.

Impact Helleson hasn't recorded a point in nine games, but showings like this one display the value he has. The 23-year-old's game currently isn't flashy, but there's certainly room to grow for the rookie. However, with the Ducks fully healthy on defense, Helleson yields little value to fantasy managers this season.

FEBRUARY 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Records helper in Saturday's win Helleson logged an assist, two shots on goal and four hits in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Predators.

Impact Helleson has a helper in back-to-back games after sitting out four of the previous five contests. That's a good way for him to try to claim a larger role in the lineup, though he's likely to remain confined to third-pairing minutes. Helleson is at seven points, 25 shots on net, 25 PIM, 29 blocked shots and 36 hits over 23 appearances. As long as he plays well, he should be able to fend off any challenges from Olen Zellweger for the last spot in the Ducks' lineup.

JANUARY 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Chips in with assist Helleson logged an assist, three shots on goal and four hits in Thursday's 5-1 win over the Penguins.

Impact Helleson had been scratched in four of the previous five games, and he had gone eight contests without a point. The 23-year-old appears to have entered the mix of blueliners who may sit out occasionally, joining fellow young defensemen Olen Zellweger and Pavel Mintyukov. Competition should bring the best out of all of them as they look to solidify their NHL spots in the long run. Helleson has earned six points, 23 shots on net, 32 hits, 29 blocked shots, 25 PIM and a minus-3 rating over 22 appearances. He has limited upside in a part-time role.

JANUARY 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Pots goal in win Helleson scored a goal and went plus-2 in Sunday's 5-3 win over the Oilers.

Impact Helleson has played in three straight games, this time staying in the lineup over Olen Zellweger. The 23-year-old Helleson was scratched for seven straight games between Dec. 9-22, and his spot in the lineup is far from secure. He has five points, 14 shots on net, 16 hits, 18 blocked shots and eight PIM through 13 NHL appearances this season.

DECEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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