Out
Injury Thigh
Est. Return 2/25/2026
2025 Stats
G
18
A
26
PP Pts
12
+/-
3
PIM
29
ROS Projections
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Carlsson showed some improvement offensively in his sophomore season, jumping from 12 goals and 29 points across 55 appearances with Anaheim in 2023-24 to 20 goals and 45 points in 76 outings last campaign. Although that’s not a big increase in terms of points per game, the jump did come despite his average ice time dipping to 16:14 in 2024-25 from 18:07 a year prior, so he showed a significant boost year-over-year in points per 60 minutes. It’s still less production than you’d want from the 2023 second-overall pick, but he didn’t have much to work with in Anaheim. No Ducks player reached the 25-goal or 60-point mark last season, but the silver lining is that the franchise has assembled a promising young forward group, including Carlsson, so there’s a fair chance they’ll grow together and combine for meaningfully better production this season. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Ducks in July of 2023.
Out 3-5 weeks after procedure
Carlsson (thigh) underwent a procedure Friday to address a Morel-Lavallee lesion on his left thigh and will miss 3-5 weeks.
ANALYSIS
The procedure endangers Carlsson's participation for Sweden at the Olympics. If he's able to return on the short end of that timeline, he could still suit up during the tournament, though that decision will likely be up to Carlsson and his doctors. While Carlsson is out, look for Mason McTavish and Mikael Granlund to handle larger roles in the Ducks' offense.
The procedure endangers Carlsson's participation for Sweden at the Olympics. If he's able to return on the short end of that timeline, he could still suit up during the tournament, though that decision will likely be up to Carlsson and his doctors. While Carlsson is out, look for Mason McTavish and Mikael Granlund to handle larger roles in the Ducks' offense.
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2025–26 Time On Ice Stats
- Average Time On Ice: 19:28
- Average Power Play TOI: 3:17
- Average Short-Handed TOI: 1:19
Ice Time
Power Play
Short-Handed
2023–24
18:07
2:13
0:11
2024–25
16:14
2:28
0:29
2025–26
19:28
3:17
1:19
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
2024
2023
Taking a cautious approach wasn't enough to keep Carlsson healthy in 2023-24, but the Ducks still got a good glimpse of what the No. 2 pick from 2023 can do. He put up 29 points, including nine on the power play, in 55 contests despite missing time due to a knee injury and a concussion. The sky's the limit for the playmaking Swede, but on a roster that's still a bit green like Anaheim's, it may take him a couple more years to make the leap to superstardom. One thing's clear -- the training wheels are off heading into 2024-25. Carlsson could push for 20 goals and 50 points while averaging around two shots per game and seeing plenty of power-play usage. Upside alone makes him a worthy mid-to-late-round pick in most fantasy formats.
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Still sidelined versus Kings
Carlsson (lower body) will not be an option against Los Angeles on Friday, Zach Cavanagh of The Sporting Tribune reports.
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Absent from lineup
Carlsson (lower body) won't play Friday versus the Stars.
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Scores, assists Saturday
Carlsson recorded a goal and an assist in Saturday's 5-3 loss to the Sabres.
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Good to go
Carlsson (lower body) will return to the lineup against the Kings on Saturday, according to Derek Lee of The Hockey News.
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Unavailable Monday
Carlsson (lower body) is day-to-day and won't play against Seattle on Monday, Zach Cavanagh of The Sporting Tribune reports.
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Likely out for Olympics
Carlsson is not expected to return from his thigh injury in time for the 2026 Winter Olympics, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Carlsson is expected to be ruled out for the Olympic tournament alongside Jonas Brodin, who is dealing with a lower-body problem, adding to a growing list of potential absentees for Team Sweden. According to Russo, Marcus Johansson, Mikael Backlund and William Eklund are all strong candidates to replace Carlsson on the Olympic roster.
Carlsson is expected to be ruled out for the Olympic tournament alongside Jonas Brodin, who is dealing with a lower-body problem, adding to a growing list of potential absentees for Team Sweden. According to Russo, Marcus Johansson, Mikael Backlund and William Eklund are all strong candidates to replace Carlsson on the Olympic roster.