Ducks' Jackson LaCombe: Two-point effort in Columbus
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LaCombe produced a goal and an assist in Saturday's 4-3 overtime win over the Blue Jackets.
With Cam Fowler having been traded to the Blues earlier in the day, the Ducks' young blueliners will need to step up, and that's exactly what LaCombe did Saturday. The 23-year-old helped set up Mason McTavish for the game's opening tally late in the first period, then LaCombe potted the tying goal with a blast from the point through traffic late in the third. While he has only 10 points in 22 appearances on the season, more than half of his production -- four goals and two helpers -- has come in his last six games.
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Ducks' Jackson LaCombe: Four points in last five games
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LaCombe had a goal and an assist in a 3-2 loss to Toronto on Thursday.
He wired a shot through traffic from the high slot that beat Joseph Woll. The 23-year-old LaCombe has four points, including three goals, and 12 shots over his last five games. Thursday's assist came on the power play. LaCombe moves the puck smoothly with a great first pass, and his defensive work is solid for a young blueliner. His value is rising because of his role on the first power-play unit. He's worth monitoring in fantasy.
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Ducks' Jackson LaCombe: Registers assist in win
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LaCombe notched an assist and three blocked shots in Friday's 6-4 win over the Red Wings.
LaCombe helped out on an Olen Zellweger tally in the first period. The 23-year-old LaCombe has a chance to get a steady stretch of top-four minutes while Cam Fowler (upper body) is on injured reserve. LaCombe is up to three points, 14 shots on net, 21 blocked shots and a minus-4 rating over 10 outings. He could also be a factor with the power play at times, though he'll have to compete with Zellweger and Pavel Mintyukov for those duties.
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Ducks' Jackson LaCombe: Garners power-play helper
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LaCombe notched a power-play assist, two shots on goal and six blocked shots in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Sharks.
LaCombe missed the first four games of the year due to an illness, so he's still getting up to speed. He picked up his first point of the year Tuesday by setting up Troy Terry's second-period marker. Over two contests, LaCombe has added four shots on net, seven blocked shots and a minus-1 rating. He should be in contention for a top-four role and power-play time moving forward, though he could still be an occasional healthy scratch as the Ducks balance having four young blueliners on their NHL roster.
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Ducks' Jackson LaCombe: Not returning Friday
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LaCombe (illness) skated Friday morning but won't play in that night's game versus the Avalanche, Derek Lee of The Hockey News reports.
LaCombe has skated a couple of times with the Ducks, but still needs some time. The 23-year-old defenseman's next chance to play is Sunday at home versus the Kings.
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Ducks' Jackson LaCombe: Remains out of lineup
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LaCombe (illness) will not be available for Sunday's contest against the Golden Knights, according to Derek Lee of The Hockey News.
LaCombe will miss his second consecutive game due to illness -- Urho Vaakanainen will draw into the lineup Sunday as a result. LaCombe's next chance to suit up will come Wednesday against Utah.
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Ducks' Jackson LaCombe: Missing game due to illness
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LaCombe (illness) will not play in Saturday's contest versus San Jose.
LaCombe is a late scratch for Anaheim's season opener, and Olen Zellweger will draw into the lineup. LaCombe could return as soon as Sunday's contest versus the Golden Knights, so expect an update on his status before then. The 23-year-old logged 17 points in 71 regular-season contests last campaign.
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Ducks' Jackson LaCombe: Signs two-year agreement
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LaCombe signed a two-year, $1.85 million contract with Anaheim on Monday.
LaCombe accounted for two goals, 17 points, 55 shots on net, 129 blocked shots and 50 hits in 71 regular-season contests with the Ducks in 2023-24. His roster spot isn't a certainty for the upcoming campaign, but he will be in the mix for a depth position on the blue line during training camp.
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Ducks' Jackson LaCombe: Bags apple Friday
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LaCombe notched an assist and blocked four shots in Friday's 6-3 loss to the Flames.
LaCombe has two helpers over five outings in April, matching his output from 12 contests in March. The 23-year-old defenseman has seen steady top-four minutes this month. He's up to 15 points, 53 shots on net, 126 blocked shots, 49 hits and a minus-24 rating through 69 outings in his rookie campaign.
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Ducks' Jackson LaCombe: Pockets helper in win
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LaCombe produced an assist in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Flames.
LaCombe led the Ducks with 23:13 of ice time, and he helped out on Alex Killorn's second goal of the game. The assist snapped a six-game point drought for LaCombe. The 23-year-old defenseman hasn't regularly gotten on the scoresheet, picking up 14 points through 65 outings this season. He's added 52 shots on net, 117 blocked shots and a minus-25 rating, though he's often played a top-four role when in the lineup.
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Ducks' Jackson LaCombe: Provides assist in overtime win
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LaCombe posted an assist, two hits and two blocked shots in Wednesday's 3-2 overtime win over the Sharks.
LaCombe snapped his four-game slump with the helper. The 23-year-old defenseman sparked a rush for the Ducks, which ended with Frank Vatrano tallying the game-winning goal in overtime on a feed from Troy Terry. LaCombe is up to nine points in 46 contests, but he earned five of those points over 12 outings in January. He's seen a larger and steadier role since Jamie Drysdale was traded to Philadelphia, though most of LaCombe's production is likely to be in the non-scoring areas -- he's at 82 blocks, 34 hits, 42 shots on goal and a minus-22 rating.
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Ducks' Jackson LaCombe: Nets first NHL goal
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LaCombe scored a goal and blocked two shots in Saturday's 5-3 loss to the Sharks.
LaCombe got the Ducks on the board with his first NHL tally at 15:21 of the second period. The defenseman has four points over his last six outings, by far his best stretch of the season on offense. Overall, he's managed a goal, seven assists, 38 shots on net, 71 blocked shots, 29 hits and a minus-23 rating through 41 appearances in his rookie year.
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Ducks' Jackson LaCombe: First multi-point effort
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LaCombe produced a pair of assists and blocked two shots in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Predators.
LaCombe's playing time was starting to dry up, but the Ducks' surprising trade of Jamie Drysdale to Philadelphia opened a spot on the blue line. After posting three helpers in October, LaCombe had been limited to one assist and a minus-24 rating over 26 contests since the start of November. He's now at six assists, 33 shots on net, 66 blocked shots and a minus-21 rating through 36 outings overall. LaCombe should be in the lineup regularly, but he's not much of a fantasy option until his offense is more consistent.
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Ducks' Jackson LaCombe: Ends drought with helper
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LaCombe notched an assist and blocked three shots in Sunday's 5-1 win over the Devils.
LaCombe went 20 games without a point prior to Sunday's helper, logging a minus-21 rating and 30 blocked shots in that span. The 22-year-old has still seen steady top-four usage this season, typically playing alongside veteran Cam Fowler. LaCombe was a forward in his high school days, so it wouldn't be surprising to see his offensive instincts kick in eventually, though his primary focus at the moment is improving his defense. He's at four assists, 28 shots on goal, 45 blocked shots, 24 hits, 12 PIM and a minus-19 rating through 29 appearances in 2023-24.
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Ducks' Jackson LaCombe: Stuck in skid
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LaCombe has not registered a point in his last 17 games.
LaCombe had a solid three assists over his first eight outings, but he's since gone ice cold on offense. He also has a minus-19 rating during his drought. He's been a healthy scratch only once this season, but if his performance remains poor at both ends of the ice, he may find himself in the press box more often. Urho Vaakanainen and Tristan Luneau are also candidates to be scratched as the Ducks navigate the growth of several young blueliners this season.
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Ducks' Jackson LaCombe: Gathers helper in win
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LaCombe recorded an assist, four blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Sunday's 6-3 win over the Hurricanes.
LaCombe has handled a top-four role well so far in 2023-24. The assist was his first point through two games, to go with five blocked shots and a plus-2 rating. The 22-year-old played in two games last season after signing out of the University of Minnesota. He's yet to see much power-play time, so his fantasy value will remain limited unless that changes.
