Carlsson posted an assist in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Golden Knights.
Carlsson had five points over seven outings in April to salvage a positive finish to an eventful rookie year. He was strong with 29 points, 109 shots on net and a minus-11 rating, but between workload management and injuries, he ended up playing just 55 games. Carlsson figures to be the Ducks' top-line center in 2024-25, though the team around him will need to be stronger to help him build up his production.
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Ducks' Leo Carlsson: Tallies twice in shootout loss
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Carlsson scored a pair of goals on five shots in Sunday's 6-5 shootout loss to the Blues.
Carlsson struck just after a power play early in the third period and added the game-tying goal with 3:51 left in regulation. He's earned four points over three games in April after picking up just one assist through eight appearances in March. The 19-year-old rookie is up to 12 goals, 28 points, 104 shots on net and a minus-9 rating through 51 outings overall while playing almost exclusively in a top-line role.
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Ducks' Leo Carlsson: Scores lone goal in loss
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Carlsson scored a goal on three shots in Friday's 3-1 loss to the Kraken.
This was Carlsson's first goal and third point in 10 games since he returned from a concussion in mid-March. The rookie center is not exactly tearing things up to close out 2023-24. He's now at 10 goals, 26 points, 98 shots on net and a minus-9 rating through 50 appearances. Carlsson should finish the year in a top-six role, but his scoring contributions could be limited down the stretch.
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Ducks' Leo Carlsson: Supplies power-play assist
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Carlsson notched a power-play assist in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Flames.
Carlsson snapped a seven-game point drought when he set up a Troy Terry goal in the second period. This was also Carlsson's first power-play point since Dec. 13, though he had two lengthy injury absences in that time. The 19-year-old center is up to 25 points (eight on the power play), 96 shots on net and a minus-10 rating through 49 appearances in his rookie campaign.
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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: Exits Thursday's game
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Carlsson left Thursday's game versus the Blackhawks with a lower-body injury.
He collided with Alex Vlasic in the second period, and Carlsson got the worst of it. He needed assistance to the locker room after what appeared to be a knee-on-knee collision. Considering Carlsson has already missed time with a knee injury previously in the season, there's plenty of reason for concern for the 19-year-old. If the injury is severe, it could end his season.
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Ducks' Leo Carlsson: Earns assist in return
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Carlsson notched an assist, three shots on goal and two PIM in Sunday's 4-2 loss to the Blues.
Carlsson saw 19:05 of ice time in his return from an eight-game absence due to a concussion. The 19-year-old was right back in his usual spot on the top line and first power-play unit Sunday. Carlsson is up to 24 points (eight on the power play), 82 shots on net and a minus-7 rating through 41 appearances in his rookie campaign. Fantasy managers can activate him safely, but while his role is good, his team situation is diminished following the trade deadline.
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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.
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Ducks' Leo Carlsson: Out Thursday
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Carlsson (concussion) won't return Thursday versus Minnesota, according to Derek Lee of The Sporting Tribune.
Carlsson has also missed Anaheim's previous six contests. He has nine goals and 23 points in 40 outings in 2023-24. Carlsson will likely serve in a top-six capacity once he's healthy enough to play.
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Ducks' Leo Carlsson: Could return Thursday
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Carlsson (concussion) will not be available Sunday against the Islanders but is expected to return for Thursday's game in Minnesota, Derek Lee of The Sporting Tribune reports.
Assuming Carlsson returns Thursday, he will have missed six consecutive games. The 19-year-old has been held to just 40 games this season, due to both injuries and some early load management. He has 23 points while averaging 18:10 of ice time.
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Ducks' Leo Carlsson: Out Friday
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Carlsson (upper body) won't be available Friday versus Dallas, Derek Lee of The Sporting Tribune reports.
Carlsson is set to miss his fourth consecutive game. He has nine goals and 23 points in 40 outings in 2023-24. Carlsson is likely to serve in a top-six capacity once he's healthy.
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Ducks' Leo Carlsson: Remains sidelined
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Carlsson (upper body) will miss a third straight game Wednesday against Ottawa, Derek Lee of The Sporting Tribune reports.
The Ducks have yet to provide a specific timetable for Carlsson's return, but it's at least slightly encouraging that the 19-year-old rookie hasn't been placed on injured reserve. Carlsson's picked up nine goals and 23 points through 40 contests this campaign.
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Ducks' Leo Carlsson: Out Sunday
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Carlsson (upper body) will not play Sunday against the Canucks, per the NHL's media site.
Carlsson will miss his second straight game with an upper-body issue but remains without much of a timeline for his return. The rookie forward has nine goals and 23 points in 40 games this season.
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Ducks' Leo Carlsson: Out Friday
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Carlsson (upper body) will not suit up Friday against the Devils.
Carlsson was a late scratch Friday and is currently considered day-to-day with his upper-body issue. The rookie center has 23 points through 40 games but just five points over his last 13 contests.
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Ducks' Leo Carlsson: Rediscovers goal column
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Carlsson scored a goal, blocked two shots and went plus-2 in Thursday's 6-4 win over the Sharks.
Carlsson hadn't scored since Dec. 5, a span of 22 contests without a goal. He missed time with a knee injury in there, adding nine assists and 38 shots on net during the goal drought. The rookie center is up to nine tallies, 23 points, 79 shots on net and a minus-8 rating through 40 outings overall. Carlsson figures to see ample ice time in a top-six role down the stretch.
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Ducks' Leo Carlsson: Posts assist Wednesday
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Carlsson notched an assist in Wednesday's 7-4 loss to the Blue Jackets.
Carlsson set up an Alex Killorn tally late in the second period. The helper was Carlsson's fourth in the last seven games, but he has not scored since returning from a knee injury in mid-January, a span of 14 games. The 19-year-old center is up to 22 points, 72 shots on net, 25 hits and a minus-9 rating through 37 outings. Despite the lack of goals, he remains in a top-line role.
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Ducks' Leo Carlsson: Hands out helper in win
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Carlsson notched an assist and two hits in Thursday's 5-1 win over the Senators.
Carlsson helped out on a Pavel Mintyukov tally in the first period. The 19-year-old Carlsson is still in a goal drought that is now at 17 games, but he's provided a solid eight assists in that span. The rookie center has 21 points, 69 shots on net, 22 hits and a minus-6 rating through 34 contests while seeing top-line usage.
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Ducks' Leo Carlsson: Nabs assist in loss
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Carlsson picked up an assist and two PIM in Friday's 5-3 loss to the Oilers.
Carlsson hasn't scored in nine games since he returned from a knee injury, but he's racked up five assists in that span. They've all come at even strength. The 19-year-old center is still seeing ample power-play time, so his production there will likely come around eventually. Carlsson has 20 points, 65 shots on net, 10 PIM and a minus-5 rating through 32 appearances.
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Ducks' Leo Carlsson: Generates helper
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Carlsson logged an assist in Wednesday's 3-2 overtime win over the Sharks.
Carlsson set up Troy Terry's game-tying goal late in the third period. With four assists over eight games since returning from a knee injury, Carlsson has been solid but not outstanding. The 19-year-old will get a chance to rest over the next week before resuming his rookie season after the bye week. He has 19 points, 64 shots on net and a minus-6 rating through 31 appearances, and he should be an everyday player the rest of the way.
