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Anaheim Ducks’ $43.2 Million Gamble Pays Off Against Flyers

The Anaheim Ducks finally snapped their losing streak in a thriller against the Philadelphia Flyers. And one player stood out.Tristan Luneau had a game to remember. In Anaheim’s matinee win against the Flyers on Saturday, Luneau finished with a goal…

By Todd Matthews · Heavy

Published: Saturday, 24 October 2026 at 9:03 PM

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Tristan Luneau led the Anaheim Ducks to a 5-4 win against the Flyers after signing a $43.2 million extension.
Luneau recorded three points, including two secondary assists and the game-winning third-period goal.
The Ducks previously signed Luneau to a six-year extension on October 1 despite limited NHL experience.

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Tristan Luneau starred for the Anaheim Ducks, tallying three points and scoring the decisive goal in a 5-4 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers. The performance helped snap Anaheim's recent losing streak and marked an early payoff for the six-year, $43.2 million contract extension he signed on October 1.

Luneau provided two secondary assists before scoring a third-period goal past Flyers goaltender Joseph Woll. Todd Matthews notes that the extension was viewed as a gamble after Luneau had played only 14 previous NHL games, though he displayed strong offensive production in the AHL.

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