As the Anaheim Ducks prepare to take the ice for the 2025-26 NHL season, one of the biggest storylines is the transition in goal. After seasons of timeshare and jockeying for the starter’s crease, Lukas Dostál in 2025-26 is poised to begin his first full campaign as the undisputed top netminder. The question becomes, how will he respond under greater pressure, and can he carry the Ducks further than ever before?

Looking Back at 2024-25 as a Springboard (And Reality Check)

To understand where Dostál in 2025-26 stands, it is necessary to reflect on how the 2024-25 season unfolded.

Anaheim improved in 2024-25, though not by leaps to playoff contention. The club finished with a 35–37–10 record, placing sixth in the Pacific Division and 12th in the Western Conference. They scored 217 goals w

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