Radko Gudas received a warm Honda Center welcome on Sunday, with Anaheim Ducks fans rising to salute their former captain during his first game back in the building as a Florida Panthers defenseman.
The Ducks paused play to show a brief Gudas tribute on the videoboard. The veteran blueliner turned toward the stands and waved as the crowd gave him a strong ovation.
Quick facts
- Radko Gudas returned to Honda Center on Sunday with the Florida Panthers.
- He spent three seasons with the Anaheim Ducks.
- Gudas played 203 games for Anaheim.
- He wore the captain’s “C” for the Ducks in each of his final two seasons with the club.
- Anaheim traded Gudas during the summer.
Gudas was a familiar presence on the Ducks’ blue line across his three-year stay, bringing a physical edge and veteran voice to the room. His leadership role grew when Anaheim named him captain, a position he held through his final two campaigns with the club.
Sunday’s in-game recognition gave Ducks supporters a chance to thank their former captain after his summer move to Florida. Gudas answered in the simple way expected from a player back in his old rink: a wave, then back to the shift.
