Despite a strong start, the Anaheim Ducks have other worries through their first 5 games of the 2026-27 season

Despite starting the 2026-27 NHL season with a 4-1 record following a 4-2 victory over the Calgary Flames, the Anaheim Ducks are facing significant early injury troubles. Forwards Cutter Gauthier and Ryan Poehling both exited the game against Calgary with injuries and are listed as day-to-day. They join Troy Terry, Ian Moore, Drew Helleson, and Nick Jensen on Anaheim's growing list of sidelined players.

Ethan McGarvey argues that injuries remain the club's primary concern, potentially forcing Anaheim to recall prospects such as Nikita Klepov or Roger McQueen. Despite the roster concerns, the writer highlights Beckett Sennecke, Leo Carlsson, and Jackson LaCombe as the team's top three standout performers through the first five games under head coach Joel Quenneville.