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LaCombe scored nine points in his first playoff series and led Anaheim’s defense as the Ducks eliminated Edmonton in six games.
- In his first Stanley Cup playoff series, Anaheim Ducks defenseman Jackson LaCombe dominated against Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, leading Anaheim to eliminate the Edmonton Oilers in six games.
- When LaCombe signed a $72 million contract extension last September, casual hockey fans around North America questioned the move with skepticism online.
- LaCombe logged 27 minutes per game against Edmonton's superstars, earning high praise from teammates. Ducks forward Troy Terry said, "He literally doesn't have a weakness in his game."
- Teammate Leo Carlsson, who broke into the NHL alongside LaCombe, called him "one of the best players in the playoffs." The Ducks reached their first playoff berth since 2018 under coach Quenneville.
- As Anaheim prepares for the second round, coach Quenneville expects captain Radko Gudas to return from a lower-body injury. LaCombe said, "We always knew we were a good team.
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Jackson LaCombe leads his Anaheim Ducks into the 2nd round with a phenomenal playoff debut
Jackson LaCombe is a name to remember for all hockey fans after the Anaheim Ducks defenseman dominated his first Stanley Cup playoff series.
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Total News Sources15
Leaning Left8Leaning Right3Center3Last UpdatedBias Distribution57% Left
Bias Distribution
- 57% of the sources lean Left
57% Left
L 57%
C 22%
R 21%
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