Ducks' Sam Carrick: Converts on shorthanded breakaway
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Carrick scored a shorthanded goal on three shots in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Avalanche.
Carrick capitalized on an Avalanche turnover to get the Ducks on the board at 10:43 of the third period. The tally snapped his eight-game point drought. His last goal was also scored in Colorado in an 8-2 loss to the Avalanche on Nov. 15. The 31-year-old has five goals, two assists, 32 shots on net, 30 PIM, 39 hits and a plus-2 rating through 25 contests this season, playing primarily on the fourth line.
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Ducks' Sam Carrick: Pots goal in loss
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Carrick scored a goal and added three hits in Wednesday's 8-2 loss to the Avalanche.
Carrick got the Ducks on the board by tipping in a Radko Gudas shot late in the first period. The 31-year-old Carrick had gone four games without a point. He's been surprisingly solid in a fourth-line role this season with four goals, two assists, 19 shots on net, 22 hits, 23 PIM and a plus-3 rating through 16 appearances.
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Ducks' Sam Carrick: Scores twice Sunday
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Carrick scored two goals, added two hits, logged two PIM and went plus-2 in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Golden Knights.
Carrick's first goal came off a turnover, and his second was a long-range empty-netter that pinged in off the post. The 31-year-old had gone two games without a point and eight contests without a goal entering Sunday's action. He's up to three tallies, five points, 13 shots on net, 14 hits, 16 PIM and a plus-3 rating through 11 outings overall in a fourth-line role.
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Ducks' Sam Carrick: Posts assist in win
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Carrick registered an assist in Saturday's 7-4 win over the Flyers.
Carrick has picked up a helper in each of the last two games. The 31-year-old forward continues to hold down a spot on the Ducks' fourth line, providing some grit and energy in limited minutes. He's up to three points, eight shots on net, nine hits, 12 PIM and a plus-2 rating through eight appearances.
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Ducks' Sam Carrick: Offers helper in overtime win
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Carrick recorded an assist, two shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 4-3 overtime win over the Bruins.
Carrick helped out on a Leo Carlsson tally late in the third period that sparked the Ducks' comeback. While he's been on the fourth line this season, Carrick has held a steady spot in the lineup. Carlsson will be scratched on occasion, but for games he plays, Carrick, Benoit-Olivier Groulx and other bottom-six forwards may be at risk of a trip to the press box. Carrick has two points, seven shots on goal, nine hits and 12 PIM through seven outings.
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Ducks' Sam Carrick: Opens scoring Sunday
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Carrick scored a goal in Sunday's 6-3 win over the Hurricanes.
Carrick made the most of his 8:15 of ice time in the contest, scoring in the first period. The 31-year-old forward is once again in a bottom-six role for the Ducks. Over the last two years, he's filled a similar role while picking up 26 points and 220 hits over 116 contests. His offense is likely to be too limited to be of use in fantasy.
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Ducks' Sam Carrick: Has two-point game
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Carrick registered two assists in a 5-4 loss to Calgary on Sunday.
Carrick earned his first multi-point game of the campaign. Through 50 outings this season, he has three goals and seven points. Carrick entered the contest averaging just 10:30 of ice time, so it's not surprising that his offensive contributions have been limited.
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Ducks' Sam Carrick: Still slumping
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Carrick's point drought is up to 22 games.
In that span, Carrick has a minus-11 rating, 42 PIM and 32 hits. He returned to the lineup for Thursday's 4-1 loss to the Kraken after being scratched in four straight contests. Carrick could play more on the road trip with Troy Terry (personal) in Anaheim. Still, Carrick is little more than a low-scoring fourth-liner -- he's at five points and a minus-19 rating through 49 appearances this season.
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Ducks' Sam Carrick: Stuck in drought
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Carrick has gone 13 games without a point.
Carrick has also produced a minus-9 rating, 16 PIM, 20 hits and 13 shots on net during that span. The 31-year-old rarely plays above the Ducks' fourth line -- that's a limited role on a team that struggles to put the puck in the net. He's at five points, 41 shots, 80 hits, 46 PIM and a minus-17 rating through 40 appearances this season.
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Ducks' Sam Carrick: Nets goal in loss
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Carrick scored a goal on two shots, added five hits and blocked three shots in Wednesday's 6-2 loss to the Oilers.
Carrick got the Ducks on the board in the first period. All three of his goals this season have come in his last 11 appearances, though he's also gone minus-3 with 30 hits and 12 shots on net in that span. The 30-year-old remains in a bottom-six role, where he's amassed five points, 28 shots on net, 30 PIM, 60 hits, 16 blocked shots and a minus-8 rating in 27 outings this season.
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Ducks' Sam Carrick: Contributes second goal of season
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Carrick netted a goal in Anaheim's 6-1 loss to Nashville on Friday.
Carrick tied the game at 1-1 at 2:20 of the second period, but Anaheim was never able to build off that goal. It was his second marker and fourth point in 22 games in 2022-23. Carrick entered the contest averaging just 10:13 of ice time this season, which helps explain his limited offensive contributions.
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Ducks' Sam Carrick: Scores first goal
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Carrick scored a goal on one shot, helping the Ducks to a 4-3 win over Edmonton on Saturday.
Carrick scored his first goal of the 2022-23 campaign, finishing a pass from Mason McTavish to tie the game in the first period. On the season, Carrick has one goal and three points in a bottom-six role. He is expected to continue to log minutes on the fourth line for the Ducks.
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Ducks' Sam Carrick: Gathers helper Tuesday
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Carrick posted an assist in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime win over the Hurricanes.
Carrick was credited with the secondary helper on Max Comtois' first-period marker. The assist snapped a nine-game point drought for Carrick, who has produced very little offense in a fourth-line role this season. He has two helpers, 13 shots on net, 16 PIM, 20 hits and a plus-1 rating in 12 outings since he returned from hip surgery in mid-November.
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Ducks' Sam Carrick: Gets on scoresheet in loss
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Carrick notched an assist, two shots on goal and seven PIM in Thursday's 3-2 loss to the Jets.
Carrick helped out on a Troy Terry goal in the first period. midway through the game, Carrick also dropped the gloves with Brenden Dillon. Bringing the grit is nothing new for Carrick -- he has 85 PIM and 122 hits in 64 contests last year, his first as an NHL regular. This was his second appearance in 2022-23, as he missed the first month of the campaign while recovering from offseason hip surgery. Expect the 30-year-old to remain in a fourth-line role, and he could even be an occasional healthy scratch.
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Ducks' Sam Carrick: Will make NHL season debut Tuesday
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Carrick (hip) is expected to make his NHL season debut on Tuesday against Detroit, per Eric Stephens of The Athletic.
Carrick had a four-game AHL conditioning stint, so he's had some time to shake off the rust. He had no points and four PIM during those AHL contests. In 2021-22, he recorded 11 goals, 19 points and 85 PIM in 64 games with Anaheim while averaging 11:28 of ice time.
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Ducks' Sam Carrick: Recalled from AHL
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Carrick (hip) was recalled from his conditioning assignment with AHL San Diego on Saturday.
Carrick underwent hip surgery in May and was sent to San Diego on Oct. 31 to get in some playing time. Carrick was pointless in four games, managing nine shots on goal. He had 11 goals and 19 points with 85 PIM for the Ducks last season.
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Ducks' Sam Carrick: On conditioning assignment
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Carrick (hip) was loaned to AHL San Diego for conditioning Monday.
Carrick underwent hip surgery in May and is now nearing his return to NHL action. The 30-year-old tallied 11 goals and 19 points in 64 NHL games last season. Once he's ready, Carrick will likely skate in a bottom-six role with the Ducks.
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Ducks' Sam Carrick: Won't go on road trip
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Carrick (hip) won't travel with the Ducks for the team's three-game road trip this week, Lisa Dillman of The Orange County Register reports.
Carrick hasn't played yet this season following hip surgery in May. He notched 11 goals and 19 points in 64 games last year.
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Ducks' Sam Carrick: Practicing Saturday
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Carrick (hip surgery) is skating as a full participant in practice Saturday, Eric Stephens of The Athletic reports.
Carrick underwent surgery in May and was given a six-month recovery timeline, so he is on pace to return to action in November. He practiced on a line with Max Jones and Max Comtois. Carrick had 11 goals, 19 points and 85 PIM in 64 games last season.
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Ducks' Sam Carrick: Out six months
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Carrick underwent hip surgery in May and is facing a six-month absence, the team announced Wednesday. Additionally, Carrick was listed on injured reserve on the team's training camp roster.
Given his recovery timeline, Carrick shouldn't be expected back until at least November at the earliest. Prior to getting hurt last year, the 30-year-old center was mired in an 11-game goal drought during which he recorded just seven shots and one assist. With Carrick on the shelf, Benoit-Olivier Groulx could earn a spot in the Opening Night lineup.
