Carlson's Hat Trick Leads Ducks Past Sharks

Anaheim snaps six-game skid with 6-1 win over San Jose

Apr. 10, 2026 at 5:37am

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An abstract, energetic painting featuring bold, neon-colored brushstrokes that capture the dynamic movement and scoring action of a hockey player, with the player's features and details blending into the vibrant, expressionist style.Carlson's hat trick heroics ignite the Ducks' offense in a crucial divisional win over the Sharks.San Jose Today

John Carlson scored his first career hat trick to lead the Anaheim Ducks to a 6-1 victory over the visiting San Jose Sharks on Thursday night. Leo Carlsson, Alex Killorn, and Frank Vatrano also scored for the Ducks, who snapped a six-game losing streak. Beckett Sennecke, Pavel Mintyukov, Troy Terry, and Mikael Granlund each had two assists, and Lukas Dostal made 18 saves in the win. Shakir Mukhamadullin scored the lone goal for the Sharks, who have now lost two straight games.

Why it matters

This win is a much-needed boost for the Ducks, who had been struggling with a six-game skid. The Sharks, meanwhile, are trying to stay in the playoff race in the Western Conference. Carlson's hat trick performance was a standout individual effort that helped propel Anaheim to the victory.

The details

Carlson scored three goals, including two on the power play, to lead the Ducks. His first goal came just 2:59 into the game, and he added another in the second period and completed the hat trick in the third. Killorn and Vatrano also scored for Anaheim, while Mukhamadullin had the lone goal for San Jose. The Ducks outshot the Sharks 30-19 in the game.

  • The game was played on Thursday, April 10, 2026.
  • Carlson's first goal came just 2:59 into the opening period.
  • His second goal came at 5:15 of the second period.
  • Carlson completed the hat trick with two third-period power-play goals at 10:31 and 14:03.

The players

John Carlson

A defenseman for the Anaheim Ducks who scored his first career hat trick in the game.

Leo Carlsson

A forward for the Anaheim Ducks who scored one of the team's six goals.

Alex Killorn

A forward for the Anaheim Ducks who scored one of the team's six goals.

Frank Vatrano

A forward for the Anaheim Ducks who scored one of the team's six goals.

Shakir Mukhamadullin

A forward for the San Jose Sharks who scored the team's lone goal.

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What they’re saying

“It was great to get back in the win column and get the offense going again. John was outstanding tonight and really set the tone for us.”

— Dallas Eakins, Anaheim Ducks Head Coach

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 struggling Ducks, who were able to snap their six-game losing streak with a convincing win over a divisional rival. The Sharks, meanwhile, will need to find a way to get back on track as they try to maintain their position in the Western Conference playoff race.