Carlsson produced a goal and an assist in Thursday's 4-3 overtime win over the Bruins.

EDGE Analysis

The rookie sparked a comeback from a 3-1 deficit by beating Linus Ullmark with just under two minutes left in the third period before setting up Mason McTavish for the OT winner. Carlsson is still only 18 years old and is being eased into the rigors of an NHL campaign after being the second overall pick in the 2023 Draft, but he's been impressive when he's been on the ice, collecting two goals and three points in three games with nine shots on goal, three hits and a plus-4 rating.

Carlsson will not suit up every game over the first half of the season, Eric Stephens of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

General manager Pat Verbeek has a plan for Carlsson's development, which includes occasional scratches early in the season. The intent is to ease him into the NHL in a year that likely won't see the Ducks be competitive. Carlsson is expected to ramp up into the second half of the year, and he'll probably be an everyday player over the last two or three months. His first planned scratch is Sunday versus the Bruins.

Carlsson contributed a goal in a 3-2 loss to Dallas on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Carlsson, who was making his NHL debut, also finished with a plus-2 rating and two shots in 19:00 of ice time. He was getting a chance to play on the first line alongside Trevor Zegras and Troy Terry, which is a spot typically occupied by Adam Henrique, who was unavailable due to an illness. If Henrique is able to return for Saturday's contest versus Arizona, Carlsson will likely lose that first-line role, but the 18-year-old might still remain in the lineup, perhaps in a middle-six capacity.

Carlsson (lower body) will be activated from season-opening injured reserve to make his NHL debut Thursday versus the Stars.

EDGE Analysis

Carlsson has missed the Ducks' first two games after sustaining an injury in practice before the start of the season. The 18-year-old was selected second overall in this year's draft. He'll likely slot into a middle-six role and receive power-play time from the start as the Ducks look to get him acclimated to the NHL.

Carlsson (lower body) practiced Tuesday and hopes to make his NHL debut Thursday against Dallas, according to Derek Lee of The Sporting Tribune.

EDGE Analysis

Per Lee, Carlsson skated between Trevor Zegras and Troy Terry during Tuesday's session. The 18-year-old Carlsson was selected with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft by the Ducks. He missed the first two games of the 2023-24 campaign after getting injured in a practice during training camp.

Carlsson (lower body) will begin the season on injured reserve, per PuckPedia.

EDGE Analysis

Carlsson was injured during practice last week and needed to be helped off the ice. There hasn't been much of an update since then but he'll miss at least three games to start the regular season. The 18-year-old should slide right into Anaheim's top-six once he's healthy.

Carlsson (lower body) had to be helped off the ice at practice Friday, according to Felix Sicard of Crash the Pond.

EDGE Analysis

The good news is that the injury isn't as serious as first thought, per Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet, but an exact timeline is currently unclear. Carlsson lost an edge during a one-on-one drill and went heavily into the end boards during Friday's session. He is expected to start the 2023-24 campaign with the Ducks after being selected second overall in the 2023 NHL Draft. Carlsson has the potential to be an elite forward very quickly in his NHL career.

Carlsson agreed to a three-year, entry-level contract with Anaheim on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Carlsson had 10 goals and 25 points in 44 SHL contests with Orebro. The 18-year-old also stood out during the IIHF World Championship, contributing three goals and five points in eight games with Team Sweden. Anaheim selected him with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft. Carlsson has the potential to be an elite forward once he's fully developed, and he might make the Ducks' roster straight out of training camp.