The 2018–19 Anaheim Ducks season was the 26th season for the

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franchise that was established on June 15, 1993. The Ducks began the season on the road, defeating their division rival, the

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, who swept the Ducks in the First Round of the 2018 playoffs. On February 10, 2019, the Ducks fired head coach

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. He was temporarily replaced by interim coach Bob Murray. On March 26, 2019, the Ducks failed to make the playoffs for the first time since 2011–12.

Standings

Schedule and results

Preseason

The preseason schedule was published on June 21, 2018.

Regular season

The regular season schedule was released on June 21, 2018.

Player statistics

As of April 5, 2019

Skaters

Goaltenders

^†Denotes player spent time with another team before joining the Ducks. Stats reflect time with the Ducks only.
^‡Denotes player was traded mid-season. Stats reflect time with the Ducks only.
Bold/italics denotes franchise record.

Transactions

The Ducks have been involved in the following transactions during the 2018–19 season.

Trades

Free agents

Waivers

Contract terminations

Retirement

Signings

Draft picks

Below are the Anaheim Ducks' selections at the

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, which was held on June 22 and 23, 2018, at the

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. Notes: # The

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' third-round pick went to the

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as the result of a trade on November 30, 2017, that sent

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and a conditional third-round pick in

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to New Jersey in exchange for

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and this pick.

References

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