LaCombe will be a healthy scratch for the first time this season on Wednesday as he heads to the press box vs. Montreal for Tristan Luneau. The 22-year-old rookie has enjoyed an up-and-down 2023-24, with three assists, 15 SOG, 12 PIMs, and a -10 plus/minus in 18 games played thus far.

LaCombe had nine goals, 26 assists, 13 PIMs and a +12 plus/minus through 37 games with the University of Minnesota (NCAA) and will make his NHL debut with the Ducks Tuesday. The 22-year-old was Anaheim's 2019 second-round pick (39th overall).