Ducks Lose to Sharks, Injuries Mount
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What happened in the Ducks vs. Sharks game?
On April 2nd, the Anaheim Ducks dropped a tough 4-3 decision to the San Jose Sharks on Wednesday night at SAP Center, blowing a late lead. After Macklin Celebrini tied it with his 40th goal of the season at 1 minute 39 left, then set up the winner just 68 seconds.
later for his fourth point of the night. The 19-year-old phenom now has 10 points in three games against Anaheim this year. Despite out-shooting San Jose 31-21, the Ducks couldn't hold on, with goals from Ryan Poling, Alex Killorn, and Troy Terry. Earlier this week, Anaheim entered with a stellar 23 wins, one loss, one overtime loss record when leading after two periods, but they've now dropped back-to-back games in that spot.
Why have the Ducks struggled when leading after two periods?
They've given up the first goal in seven of their last eight and trailed at some point in all 19 games since the Olympic break, going 11. Wins, six losses, two overtime losses in that stretch. Still, at 41 wins, 29 losses, five overtime losses for 87 points, they hold a two-point lead over Edmonton in the Pacific. Division with seven games left, injuries are piling up for the Ducks, who dressed everyone available without a single healthy scratch.
What injuries are affecting the Ducks' roster?
Leading scorer Cutter Goffier, with his team-high 38 goals, left Monday's game with an upper body issue and stayed home, listed day-to-day, though coach Joel Quineville calls him questionable at best. Captain Radko Gudas and defenseman Pavel Mantukov both tweaked lower body injuries last week, returned Monday, but sat out Wednesday also, day-to-day.
Who is Roger McQueen and how does he impact the Ducks' prospects?
On a brighter note, the Ducks added some prospect depth as their 2025 10th overall pick, Roger McQueen, signed an amateur tryout with AHL San Diego after a strong freshman year at Providence College, where he earned Rookie of the Year honors with 11 goals and 16 assists in. 36 games. The six foot six center will get pro reps with the goals. Final seven regular season games as they clean to the Pacific playoff spot. Anaheim heads home for their last five regular season games at orange County, starting with back to backs against St. Louis and Calgary.
What are the Ducks' chances of clinching a playoff spot?
This. Weekend, their magic number eight to clinch a playoff spot since 2018, and 13 to lock the division over Edmonton. From your team, powered by AI, this is San Jose Sharks News Today. I'm Corey with the story.
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Chapters
5 chapters
1
What happened in the Ducks vs. Sharks game?
0:00–0:45
2
Why have the Ducks struggled when leading after two periods?
0:45–1:14
3
What injuries are affecting the Ducks' roster?
1:14–1:36
4
Who is Roger McQueen and how does he impact the Ducks' prospects?
1:36–2:10
5
What are the Ducks' chances of clinching a playoff spot?
2:10–2:24
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