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Quenneville Achieves 1,000th Win in Thrilling Ducks Comeback

2/26/2026

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Joel Quenneville, head coach of the Anaheim Ducks, earned his 1,000th career victory as an NHL head coach with a 6-5 comeback over the Edmonton Oilers.
The victory places him alongside Scotty Bowman in an exclusive coaching group.
The Ducks overcame two two-goal deficits, with Cutter Gauthier scoring the decisive goal late.
Quenneville returned to coaching after a four-year absence and has revitalized the Ducks.

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Story summary

Joel Quenneville, head coach of the Anaheim Ducks, earned his 1,000th career victory as an NHL head coach with a 6-5 comeback over the Edmonton Oilers.
The victory places him alongside Scotty Bowman in an exclusive coaching group.
The Ducks overcame two two-goal deficits, with Cutter Gauthier scoring the decisive goal late.
Quenneville returned to coaching after a four-year absence and has revitalized the Ducks.