Carlson gets 1st NHL hat trick, Ducks defeat Sharks to end 6-game skid

Anaheim scores 3 in 3rd; San Jose has lost 3 of 4

Apr. 10, 2026 at 4:40am

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An abstract, energetic painting featuring bold, neon-colored brushstrokes that capture the dynamic movement and intensity of a hockey game, with players' forms blending together in a vibrant, expressionistic style.Carlson's hat trick heroics power the Ducks to a much-needed victory over their division rivals.Anaheim Today

Defenseman Leo Carlson scored his first career NHL hat trick to lead the Anaheim Ducks to a 6-1 victory over the San Jose Sharks, ending the Ducks' six-game losing streak. Carlson, who was acquired from the Washington Capitals last month, scored three goals in the third period, including two on the power play. The Ducks also got two assists each from Pavel Mintyukov, Beckett Sennecke, Troy Terry, and Mikael Granlund, while Lukas Dostal made 16 saves in goal.

Why it matters

The win snaps a six-game skid for the Ducks, who are fighting to stay in the playoff race in the Western Conference. The Sharks, meanwhile, have now lost three of their last four games and are in danger of falling out of contention.

The details

Carlson opened the scoring in the first period with a breakaway goal, and then added two more goals in the third period, including one on the power play. The Ducks also got goals from Sennecke, Killorn, and Vatrano to pull away in the third period. Sharks defenseman Shakir Mukhamadullin scored the lone goal for San Jose.

  • Carlson scored the opening goal at 2:59 of the first period.
  • Carlson scored his second goal at 6:20 of the first period.
  • Sennecke scored to make it 3-0 at 5:15 of the second period.
  • Carlson scored his third goal on the power play at 10:31 of the third period.
  • Mukhamadullin scored for the Sharks at 12:40 of the third period.

The players

Leo Carlson

A defenseman in his 17th NHL season who was recently acquired by the Anaheim Ducks from the Washington Capitals.

Lukas Dostal

The goaltender for the Anaheim Ducks who made 16 saves in the game.

Shakir Mukhamadullin

A defenseman for the San Jose Sharks who scored the lone goal for his team.

Yaroslav Askarov

The goaltender for the San Jose Sharks who made 27 saves.

Troy Terry

A forward for the Anaheim Ducks who had two assists in the game.

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What they’re saying

“It was great to finally get that first hat trick. The team really needed this win to get back on track.”

— Leo Carlson, Ducks Defenseman

What’s next

The Ducks will look to build on this win as they continue their push for a playoff spot, while the Sharks will try to rebound in their next game.

The takeaway

Carlson's hat trick performance was a much-needed boost for the Ducks, who had been struggling with a six-game losing streak. The win keeps Anaheim in the playoff hunt, while the Sharks' recent slide has them in danger of falling out of contention.