Ducks' Troy Terry Shines in Return from Injury

Anaheim forward scores goal and adds two assists in win over Canadiens

Mar. 16, 2026 at 4:05am

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Anaheim Ducks forward Troy Terry made a triumphant return to the ice on Sunday, scoring a goal and adding two assists in a 4-3 win over the Montreal Canadiens. Terry, who had been sidelined since February 25th, spoke about feeling great to be back in the mix with his teammates Leo Carlsson and Chris Kreider.

Why it matters

Terry is a key offensive contributor for the Ducks, having scored at least 20 goals in each of the last four seasons. His return from injury is a boost for an Anaheim team that is in a tight race for the Pacific Division lead with the Vegas Golden Knights and Edmonton Oilers.

The details

In his first game back, Terry scored the goal that tied the game in the second period, and then added two assists as the Ducks went on to claim a 4-3 victory on the road against the Canadiens. The Ducks improved to 37-27-3 on the season with the win, maintaining their hold on first place in the Pacific Division.

  • Terry had been sidelined since February 25th.
  • The Ducks defeated the Canadiens on Sunday, March 16, 2026.

The players

Troy Terry

An Anaheim Ducks forward who has scored at least 20 goals in each of the last four NHL seasons.

Leo Carlsson

A teammate of Troy Terry on the Anaheim Ducks.

Chris Kreider

A teammate of Troy Terry on the Anaheim Ducks.

John Carlson

A recent trade acquisition for the Anaheim Ducks.

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What they’re saying

“(I felt) great. I just tried to keep it simple early. When you're playing with (Leo Carlsson and Chris Kreider), it's easy. It felt good to be back and just, kinda in the mix with everyone else.”

— Troy Terry, Anaheim Ducks forward

What’s next

The Ducks return to action on Wednesday when they take on the Philadelphia Flyers.

The takeaway

Troy Terry's return from injury provided a much-needed boost for the Anaheim Ducks, who are in a tight race for the Pacific Division lead. His three-point performance against the Canadiens shows he is ready to contribute as the Ducks make a push for the playoffs.