The Anaheim Ducks secured a victory over the San Jose Sharks with a final score of 6-4, highlighted by goals from Carlsson, Leason, Killorn, Vatrano, Henrique, and Lundeström. The Ducks led 4-3 and then 5-4 before securing the win, marking the first time this season the Sharks scored three power-play goals in one game. The Ducks faced a quick turnaround with a home game against the New Jersey Devils, leading 1-0 early in the game, thanks to Vatrano. The match also featured a notable incident where Curtis Lazar stood up for teammate Jack Hughes after a hit by Radko Gudas, sparking a brief altercation. The Ducks' performance over these games demonstrates their resilience and team spirit, setting a positive tone for their upcoming matches.
Luke was actualy slashed as he was going to the net, which started the collision course with Dostal. #NJDevils will get the power play out of it.
Lindström heads to the box for slashing. Devils on the power play after the tv timeout. #FlyTogether
Luke Hughes just cut across Dostal's crease trying to take the puck to the net. He runs over Dostal and a scrum ensues in the corner with Timo Meier also in the middle of it. #NJDevils
4-2 Ducks. Absolutely delicious passing from Radko Gudas and Troy Terry to set up Frank Vatrano, who had a scintillating backhand finish. #FlyTogether
4-2 Ducks. Vatrano again.
Good job by Toffoli to take away Dostal's eyes. He's seen way too many shots cleanly tonight. This one, he's got Toffoli in front of him and can't react fast enough to Jack's speedy wrister. #NJDevils https://t.co/yOb5SyNbpU
Devils are within one. Jack Hughes converts from his strong side from the left faceoff dot. #FlyTogether
Smith trips up Vatrano in the defensive zone, Anaheim will head to the power play. #FlyTogether
That was a hard-nosed shift by Timo Meier who bodies Vaakanainen for the puck in the corner. He dislodges the puck, picked up by Jack. Toffoli and Jack get shots off and Timo cleans up a second rebound. #NJDevils
Radko Gudas wearing an "A" tonight with Cam Fowler out, which ended a 141-game consecutive streak. Gudas just crunched Jack Hughes with an open-ice hip check. Answered for it when Curtis Lazar responded. Gudas, who's been terrific for Ducks, has fast become a fan favorite.
Curtis Lazar going after Radko Gudas sticking up for Jack Hughes??? Turning point moment in the season for Devils??? To be determined. #NJDevils
Lazar steps up to Gudas and drops the mitts to defend Jack Hughes. #NJDevils
Lazar stands up for Jack Hughes –– who was hit by Radko Gudas in the middle of the ice.
Gudas lights up Jack Hughes with a nice hip check in the defensive zone and Curtis Lazar isn’t too happy about that. The two tussle for a bit before falling to the ice. #FlyTogether
Jack cutting through the middle of the ice gets hit by Radko Gudas and Curtis Lazar goes right after Gudas. #NJDevils
Dostál denies Luke Hughes, who got a breakaway after a turnover in the Ducks’ offensive zone. #FlyTogether
1-0 Ducks. Vatrano beats Daws down low after a nice play from McTavish. #FlyTogether
1-0 Ducks off a turnover. Frank Vatrano.
Devils get the first good chance of the game as Tierney gets in behind the defense, but Dostál makes the glove save with ease. #FlyTogether
Final: Ducks 6, Sharks 4. Goals from Carlsson, Leason, Killorn, Vatrano, Henrique and Lundeström. Quick turnaround for Anaheim with a home game tomorrow against the Devils. #FlyTogether
Anthony Duclair, his second of the game, and the Sharks cut Anaheim's lead to 5-4 with 10:30 left in the third period. It's the first time this season the Sharks have scored three power-play goals in one game.
Tough break for Ferraro and Kahkonen. Kahkoen makes a save on Vatrano's shot, but the puck goes off Ferraro and into the net. Ducks lead 4-3, now with 2:10 left in the second period.
Aaaaand the Ducks take the lead right back. Vatrano's shot was stopped but went off Ferraro, who was playing very tight to Kahkonen the entire PK, and into the net. Unlucky bounce
Duclair, his second of the night, cuts Anaheim's lead to 3-2 with 9:34 left in the second period.
Ducks take a 2-1 lead. A shorthanded goal by Leason. Hoffman just let him go, and Kahkonen let in a soft one.