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Ducks’ Ryan Poehling out 6-8 weeks with MCL sprain

Terrible news for a player who has had injury woes throughout his career. On Tuesday, the Anaheim Ducks announced that forward Ryan Poehling has been placed on injured reserve and is expected to miss 6-8 weeks due to an MCL…

Published: Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 5:29 PM
Ducks’ Ryan Poehling out 6-8 weeks with MCL sprain
Key Things to Know
  • Anaheim Ducks forward Ryan Poehling is expected to miss 6-8 weeks after suffering an MCL sprain.
  • Poehling sustained the knee injury while scoring a shorthanded goal against the Calgary Flames in a 4-2 victory.
  • The Ducks recalled 2025 first-round pick Roger McQueen from the AHL's San Diego Gulls following Poehling's placement on IR.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Anaheim Ducks announced that forward Ryan Poehling has been placed on injured reserve and will miss 6-8 weeks due to an MCL sprain. The 27-year-old sustained the injury on Saturday during a 4-2 win against the Calgary Flames. Poehling was tripped by Flames defenseman Zayne Parekh while scoring a shorthanded goal against Dustin Wolf, causing his knee to slam into the goal post.

In response to the injury, the Ducks recalled 2025 first-round draft pick Roger McQueen from the AHL affiliate San Diego Gulls. Poehling had recorded a goal and an assist through five appearances in the 2026-27 season after signing a four-year contract extension with an average annual value of $3.75 million.

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