The Anaheim Ducks (21-15-2) and the San Jose Sharks (18-17-3) hit the ice in Anaheim, California on December 29, 2025 at Honda Center, starting at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Ducks are fifth in the Western Conference (44 points), and the Sharks are eighth in the Western Conference (39 points).

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Ducks’ 2025-26 Stats

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Ducks vs. Sharks Top Players

Ducks

With 17 goals and 24 assists this season, Leo Carlsson is one of Anaheim’s leading contributors (41 points).
Cutter Gauthier has 18 goals and 18 assists for Anaheim to compile 36 total points (0.9 per game).
Through 38 games, Troy Terry has proven himself as an important offensive option for Anaheim. He has 35 points (10 goals and 25 assists).
In 23 games played this season, Lukas Dostal (13-9-1) has allowed 67 goals.
Sharks

Macklin Celebrini has recorded 20 goals and 37 assists in 38 games for San Jose, good for 57 points.
Will Smith is a key piece of the offense for San Jose with 29 total points this season. He has scored 12 goals and added 17 assists in 33 games.
Tyler Toffoli is a crucial contributor on offense for San Jose with 10 goals and 15 assists.
Yaroslav Askarov is 13-10-1 in 24 games this season, conceding 73 goals (3.3 goals against average) with 640 saves and an .898 save percentage (33rd in the league).
Ducks vs. Sharks Injury Report

Ducks

None

Sharks

Vincent Desharnais: Out (Upper Body),

Will Smith: Out (Upper Body),

Philipp Kurashev: Out (Upper Body),

Timothy Liljegren: Day-To-Day (Upper Body)

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Ducks’ Schedule