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Carlsson (lower-body) will be back in the Ducks' lineup on Saturday.

Carlsson missed Monday's game vs. Seattle with a lower-body injury but is expected to play Saturday in Los Angeles. Carlsson, who has 41 points (17G / 24A) in 36 games this season, is expected to be back on the top line and top power-play unit and will be looking to snap a three-game pointless streak.

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Carlsson is day-to-day with a lower-body injury and will not dress vs. Seattle on Monday.

Carlsson has been making a name for himself in the 2025-26 season, leading the Ducks with an impressive 41 points (17G / 24A) in 36 games, just four points away from the career-high 45 points he scored last season. The 20-year-old Carlsson will not play on Monday, but his absence is mostly for precautionary reasons to give him an extended recovery period in the Ducks' final game before the Holiday Break.

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Carlsson (undisclosed) is expected to play in Vegas on Monday.

Carlsson was limited to only 11:41 time-on-ice before exiting Sunday's 5-4 win over Utah HC with an undisclosed injury. The second-year forward has 12 points (7G / 5A) in 26 games this season and has only one point (1G / 0A) in his last seven.

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Carlsson (undisclosed) left Sunday's game early and will be a game-time decision on Monday in Vegas.

Carlsson was limited to only 11:41 time-on-ice before exiting Sunday's 5-4 win over Utah HC with an undisclosed injury. The second-year forward has 12 points (7G / 5A) in 26 games this season and has only one point (1G / 0A) in his last seven.

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Carlsson (upper-body) is expected to return to Anaheim's lineup on Wednesday.

Carlsson has not played since November 25th, missing six games with an upper-body injury, but will likely return to the lineup on Wednesday against the Ottawa Senators. Carlsson, in his second NHL season, has 11 points (6G / 5A) in 20 games.

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Carlsson (upper-body) is still day-to-day but skated on his own on Tuesday.

Carlsson was on the receiving end of a hit by Tye Kartye of the Seattle Kraken last Monday and exited the game shortly after, playing only 6:28 time-on-ice. Carlsson, in his second NHL season, has 11 points (6G / 5A) in 20 games. He has been skating on his own and remains day-to-day.

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Carlsson (upper-body) is still considered day-to-day.

Carlsson was on the receiving end of a hit by Tye Kartye of the Seattle Kraken last Monday and exited the game shortly after, playing only 6:28 time-on-ice. Carlsson, in his second NHL season, has 11 points (6G / 5A) in 20 games. He has ben skating on his own and remains day-to-day.

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Carlsson (upper-body) left Monday's game vs. Seattle in the second period and did not return.

Carlsson was on the receiving end of a hit by Tye Kartye of the Seattle Kraken on Monday and exited the game shortly after, playing only 6:28 time-on-ice. No update has been provided on Carlsson's status, but more should be known before they hit the ice for their next contest on Wednesday in a rematch against Seattle. Carlsson, in his second NHL season, has 11 points (6G / 5A) in 20 games.

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Carlsson (concussion) will not play in Minnesota on Thursday.

Carlsson has missed the last six games for the Ducks and appears to be nearing a return, but will be held out on Thursday against the Minnesota Wild. Before his injury, the rookie Carlsson had collected three points (1G / 2A) in his last seven games.

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Carlsson (concussion) has a chance to return on Thursday vs. Minnesota.

Carlsson has missed the last six games for the Ducks but could return to the lineup on Thursday against the Minnesota Wild. Before his injury, the rookie Carlsson had collected three points (1G / 2A) in his last seven games.

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Ducks did not have an update on Carlsson (upper-body); not expected to play Wednesday.

Carlsson has missed the last two games for the Ducks and is unlikely to play on Wednesday against the Ottawa Senators. Before his injury, the rookie Carlsson had collected three points (1G / 2A) in his last seven games.

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Carlsson (undisclosed) is not on the ice for warmups and is not expected to play against the Devils on Friday.

It's unclear whether this is just maintenance or if Carlsson is dealing with an undisclosed injury. The second-overall pick from the 2023 NHL Entry Draft has nine goals and 14 assists in 40 games this season.

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Carlsson (lower-body) is on the ice for warmups and is expected to play on Monday.

Carlsson has not played since December 21st but is expected to make his return to the lineup on Monday afternoon against the Florida Panthers. The 2023 second-overall pick has eight goals and seven assists through the first 23 games of his rookie season.

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Carlsson (knee) skated in full at practice Tuesday for the first time since his injury but is without a timetable to return.

Carlsson seems to be ahead of his original four-to-six-week prognosis after suffering a sprained right MCL in an awkward collision with Mackenzie Weegar of the Calgary Flames in late December. The 2023 second-overall pick has eight goals and seven assists through the first 23 games of his rookie season.

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