{"id":265332,"date":"2026-04-13T09:37:09","date_gmt":"2026-04-13T09:37:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/265332\/"},"modified":"2026-04-13T09:37:09","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T09:37:09","slug":"anaheim-ducks-fall-short-despite-carlssons-goal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/265332\/","title":{"rendered":"Anaheim Ducks Fall Short Despite Carlsson&#8217;s Goal"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"submission-link-wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.nationaltoday.com\/news?location=Los+Angeles%2C+CA&amp;city=Los+Angeles&amp;type=Update+Existing+Story&amp;headline=Anaheim+Ducks+Fall+Short+Despite+Carlsson%27s+Goal&amp;page=https%3A%2F%2Fnationaltoday.com%2Fus%2Fca%2Flos-angeles%2Fnews%2F2026%2F04%2F13%2Fanaheim-ducks-fall-short-despite-carlssons-goal%2F\" class=\"submission-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Got story updates? Submit your updates here. \u203a<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/69dc6955e25a9.jpg\" alt=\"A fragmented, geometric painting depicting a hockey game, with sharp planes of blue, red, and yellow representing the players and action on the ice.\" width=\"1344\" height=\"768\" class=\"news-image\"\/>A cubist interpretation of the late-game drama as the Ducks fought to keep their playoff hopes alive against the Canucks.Los Angeles Today<\/p>\n<p>The Anaheim Ducks had a chance to clinch a playoff spot with a win at home against the last-place Vancouver Canucks, but despite a late game-tying goal from rookie forward Leo Carlsson, the Ducks ultimately fell in overtime, 4-3.<\/p>\n<p>        Why it matters<\/p>\n<p>The Ducks are in a tight race for a playoff spot in the Western Conference, and this loss was a missed opportunity to gain ground on their division rivals. Carlsson&#8217;s goal provided a glimmer of hope, but the Ducks couldn&#8217;t capitalize.<\/p>\n<p>                The details<\/p>\n<p>Trailing 3-2 in the third period, Carlsson scored the equalizer early in the frame to make it 3-3. However, the Canucks&#8217; Marco Rossi netted the game-winner on the power play in overtime to hand the Ducks a tough loss at home.<\/p>\n<p>        The game took place on April 13, 2026.Carlsson&#8217;s game-tying goal came early in the third period.Rossi&#8217;s overtime winner for the Canucks came on the power play.<\/p>\n<p>          The players<\/p>\n<p>          Leo Carlsson<\/p>\n<p>A 21-year-old rookie forward for the Anaheim Ducks who scored the game-tying goal in the third period.<\/p>\n<p>Marco Rossi<\/p>\n<p>The Canucks&#8217; forward who scored the overtime winner to hand Anaheim the loss.<\/p>\n<p>Anaheim Ducks<\/p>\n<p>The NHL team that was seeking a playoff spot but fell short against the last-place Canucks.<\/p>\n<p>Vancouver Canucks<\/p>\n<p>The last-place NHL team that pulled off the overtime victory against the playoff-contending Ducks.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.nationaltoday.com\/news?location=Los+Angeles%2C+CA&amp;city=Los+Angeles&amp;type=Upload+Story+Photos&amp;headline=Anaheim+Ducks+Fall+Short+Despite+Carlsson%27s+Goal&amp;page=https%3A%2F%2Fnationaltoday.com%2Fus%2Fca%2Flos-angeles%2Fnews%2F2026%2F04%2F13%2Fanaheim-ducks-fall-short-despite-carlssons-goal%2F\" class=\"submission-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Got photos? Submit your photos here. \u203a<\/a><br \/>\n                What they\u2019re saying<\/p>\n<p class=\"news-quote-quote\">\u201cWe had a chance to really take control of our playoff destiny, and we let it slip away. It&#8217;s a tough one to swallow.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"news-quote-cite\">\u2014 Leo Carlsson, Ducks Forward<\/p>\n<p>                What\u2019s next<\/p>\n<p>The Ducks have two games left in the regular season, including a crucial matchup against the Minnesota Wild on Wednesday. They currently hold a three-point lead over the Los Angeles Kings for the final playoff spot in their division.<\/p>\n<p>          The takeaway<\/p>\n<p>Despite Carlsson&#8217;s heroics, the Ducks missed a golden opportunity to solidify their playoff position. This loss puts more pressure on the team to win their final two games and hold off the Kings in the standings.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Got story updates? 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