ANAHEIM, Calif. — In a recent game on Tuesday night, Troy Terry and Leo Carlsson contributed a notable performance as they both netted Anaheim’s initial power-play goals of the season, leading the Ducks to a 2-1 victory over the winless San Jose Sharks. Goalkeeper Lukas Dostal was instrumental in the win, making 27 saves.
Adding to the Ducks’ victory, Alex Killorn secured an empty-net goal, while Cutter Gauthier assisted on two key plays. For the Sharks, Mikael Granlund managed to score but couldn’t prevent his team’s defeat, dropping them to a dismal 0-5-2 record. Mackenzie Blackwood, San Jose’s goalie, recorded 37 saves, with both William Eklund and Jack Thompson providing assists during the match.
The Ducks struggled on the power play, beginning the season with a 0 for 20 record before Troy Terry broke the dry spell. He scored during a man advantage at 6:56 into the second period. Although Granlund managed to equalize for the Sharks early in the third period, Carlsson quickly retaliated by scoring the go-ahead goal on another power play just 41 seconds later, swinging the momentum back to Anaheim’s favor.
San Jose faced continued frustration as both Danil Gushchin and Barclay Goodrow hit the post during their attempts to score, demonstrating the Sharks’ ongoing struggle to find their first victory of the season. They remain the onlywinless team in the NHL.
In the closing moments of the game, a significant moment occurred when Sharks center Will Smith was penalized for tripping just 10 seconds after Granlund scored, allowing the Ducks to reclaim control of the game, a chance Carlsson capitalized on successfully.
A notable statistic from the game was Terry’s point streak, which has now reached five games. During this stretch, he has tallied four goals and contributed one assist, highlighting his impact on the team’s performance.
Looking ahead, the Sharks will continue their four-game road trip against the Los Angeles Kings on Thursday night. Meanwhile, the Ducks are set to embark on their own four-game journey, starting with a match against the New York Rangers on Saturday.