Mason McTavish Healthy Scratch for Second Straight Game
Ducks bench center Mason McTavish for a second straight game. Coaches emphasize hard decisions and a path back to his expected performance level.
thehockeynews.comHere’s the latest on Mason McTavish.
- McTavish was healthy scratched for multiple games in March 2026 as Anaheim Ducks coach Joel Quenneville shuffled lines and gave McTavish a chance to regroup after a dip in production. The team stressed that it was a short-term decision aimed at getting him back on track, not a demotion of his role long-term.[2]
- Earlier reporting in 2026 indicated he was dealing with knee-related issues that affected late-season availability, with optimism from the Ducks about his return to top-six responsibility for the upcoming training camp.[1]
- He remains a key asset under a long-term six-year contract with Anaheim, and expectations from the organization and fans are that he’ll rebound to contribute as a core center when healthy and fully integrated into the team’s system.[2]
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Citations:
- McTavish healthy scratch and role expectations, Ducks depth chart context.[2]
- Knee-related injury impact and late-season absence context.[1]
- Long-term contract and perceived value to Ducks.[2]