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.
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Ducks' Sam Carrick: Signs two-year extension
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Carrick (lower body) signed a two-year extension with the Ducks on Tuesday.
Carrick has set new career highs in goals (11), assists (8), hits (122) and games played (64) while skating in a bottom-six role for Anaheim this year. The 30-year-old forward will likely continue to post similar numbers over the next two seasons.
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Ducks' Sam Carrick: Out again Saturday
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Carrick (lower body) won't play Saturday versus the Kings.
Carrick will miss his second straight game with the injury. Given how little time is left in the season, it's unclear if he'll be able to overcome this injury prior to Friday's season finale versus the Stars. The Ducks' next game is Sunday against the Blues.
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Ducks' Sam Carrick: Sidelined Tuesday
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Carrick (lower body) won't play Tuesday versus the Kings.
Carrick has been held off the scoresheet in his last eight games while logging bottom-six minutes. Maxime Comtois will take Carrick's place on the fourth line in Tuesday's contest. The 30-year-old forward will aim to return in Saturday's rematch against the Kings.
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Ducks' Sam Carrick: Adds helper in overtime loss
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Carrick notched an assist, five hits and two blocked shots in Thursday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Stars.
Carrick helped out on a Jamie Drysdale goal late in the second period. The 30-year-old Carrick ended March with just three points in 14 contests despite playing in every game the Ducks played. The veteran forward saw a season-high 16:06 of ice time Thursday with the Ducks utilizing only 11 forwards in the game. He's at a career-best 19 points with 103 hits, 78 PIM, 73 shots on net and a minus-6 rating in 56 appearances.
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Ducks' Sam Carrick: Nets both goals in loss
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Carrick scored a pair of goals in Wednesday's 4-2 loss to the Blackhawks.
Carrick entered Wednesday on a 12-game point drought, and he hadn't scored a goal in his last 18 outings. He twice pulled the Ducks even with greasy goals, but the Blackhawks were able to get away with the win. Carrick has 11 tallies, seven assists, 73 shots on net, 96 hits and 73 PIM, primarily playing on the fourth line this season.
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Ducks' Sam Carrick: Gathers pair of assists
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Carrick notched two assists and two hits in Saturday's 7-4 win over the Canucks.
Carrick helped out on both of Nicolas Deslauriers' tallies in the contest. The 30-year-old Carrick had gone four games without a point entering Saturday. The fourth-liner has contributed a steady 15 points, 58 shots on net, 66 hits, 49 PIM and a minus-1 rating in 39 appearances. The physicality could give him some appeal in deeper formats, but Carrick's unlikely to improve on his current scoring pace by much.
