The Anaheim Ducks’ power play has been one of the biggest bright spots early in the 2026-27 NHL season. But an unexpected test may come. On paper, the Ducks’ power play should fly by the Boston Bruins‘ penalty kill. Anaheim has an amazing 33.33 power-play percentage heading into its Friday night matchup with the Bruins. […] The post Anaheim Ducks Face Major Power-Play Question vs. Bruins appeared first on HEAVY.

Anaheim's captain Mikael Granlund is out day-to-day with an upper-body injury, ending a historic six-game point streak just as the team faces Boston.

The Anaheim Ducks had the dishonor of being the first team to lose to the Calgary Flames in 2026-27. But Mikael Granlund still shone.Anaheim is looking to build on its 2025-26 playoff run, and Granlund is proving to be a big part of it. Despite Tuesday night’s loss to the Flames, Granlund still set a […] The post Anaheim Ducks’ Mikael Granlund Makes Franchise History in Stunning Loss appeared first on HEAVY.

Granlund is the second Finnish captain in Ducks history and the ninth Finnish captain in NHL history.

Entering the 2026-27 season, the Anaheim Ducks have their 10th captain in franchise history. Veteran forward Mikael Granlund was named captain on Tuesday as he goes into his 15th NHL season.Rako Gudas was most recently the captain of the Ducks from 2024 to 2026. Before him, it was former longtime Duck Ryan Getzlaf from 2010 […] The post Mikael Granlund Surprisingly Named Captain of Anaheim Ducks appeared first on HEAVY.

The Anaheim Ducks named forward Mikael Granlund the 10th captain in franchise history on Tuesday, Sept. 22.

Thirteen years after his NHL debut, veteran Mikael Granlund assumes the mantle of leadership for a surging Anaheim squad, bringing his extensive international captaincy experience to the Ducks.

The 34-year-old signed a three-year contract with Anaheim in July 2025.

Mikael Granlund is the Anaheim Ducks ' new captain. The Ducks made the announcement Tuesday, choosing the veteran Finnish forward as the 10th captain in team history. Granlund replaces defenseman Radko Gudas, who was traded to Florida during the summer after two seasons as captain.