The Anaheim Ducks (21-15-2) hit the ice against the San Jose Sharks (18-17-3) in NHL play on Monday, starting at 10 p.m. ET at Honda Center and broadcast on ESPN+. The Ducks rank fifth in the Western Conference with 44 points and the Sharks are eighth in the Western Conference with 39 points.
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Ducks vs. Sharks: Dec. 29 Viewing Options
- Date: Monday, December 29, 2025
- Time: 10 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Anaheim, California
- Venue: Honda Center
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Ducks' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.32 | 4th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.47 | 32nd |
| Shots | 30.7 | 3rd |
| Shots Allowed | 28.8 | 23rd |
| Power Play % | 17.07% | 22nd |
| Penalty Kill % | 75.4% | 28th |
Sharks' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3 | 18th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.45 | 30th |
| Shots | 25.3 | 29th |
| Shots Allowed | 31.2 | 31st |
| Power Play % | 18.18% | 21st |
| Penalty Kill % | 77.87% | 21st |
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Ducks vs. Sharks Top Players
Ducks
- Leo Carlsson has been imperative to Anaheim's offense this season, registering 41 points in 37 games.
- Cutter Gauthier has 18 goals and 18 assists for Anaheim to compile 36 total points (0.9 per game).
- Anaheim's offensive effort is aided by Troy Terry's 36 points. He's contributed 25 assists.
- Across 23 games played, Lukas Dostal has a goaltending record of 13-9-1. During those games, he's allowed 67 goals while recording 565 saves.
Sharks
- Macklin Celebrini has racked up 57 points (1.5 per game) for San Jose, with 20 goals and 37 assists in 38 games (playing 20:36 per game).
- Will Smith is one of the top contributors for San Jose with 29 total points (0.9 per game), with 12 goals and 17 assists in 33 games.
- Tyler Toffoli has 25 points so far, including 10 goals and 15 assists.
- Yaroslav Askarov is 13-10-1 on the season, allowing 73 goals (3.3 goals against average) and collecting 640 saves with 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),
Timothy Liljegren: Day-To-Day (Upper Body),
Philipp Kurashev: Out (Upper Body)
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Ducks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/20/2025 | Blue Jackets | W 4-3 | Home |
| 12/22/2025 | Kraken | L 3-1 | Home |
| 12/27/2025 | Kings | L 6-1 | Away |
| 12/29/2025 | Sharks | - | Home |
| 12/31/2025 | Lightning | - | Home |
| 1/2/2026 | Wild | - | Home |
| 1/5/2026 | Capitals | - | Away |
Sharks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/20/2025 | Kraken | L 4-2 | Home |
| 12/23/2025 | Golden Knights | L 7-2 | Away |
| 12/27/2025 | Canucks | W 6-3 | Away |
| 12/29/2025 | Ducks | - | Away |
| 12/31/2025 | Wild | - | Home |
| 1/3/2026 | Lightning | - | Home |
| 1/6/2026 | Blue Jackets | - | Home |