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Ducks Edge Sharks in Shootout as McTavish Shines

Anaheim secures a 4-3 victory over San Jose with Mason McTavish's pivotal contributions, marking the Sharks' third consecutive loss.

Ducks goaltender Lukas Dostal, left, celebrates with center Mason McTavish after their 4-3 shootout victory over the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday night at Honda Center. McTavish scored the only goal of the six-shot shootout. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)
Ducks defenseman Radko Gudas talks with center Ryan Strome, right, ina game against the San Jose Sharks during the second period Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at Honda Center. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)

Overview

  • Mason McTavish scored the only shootout goal and recorded three assists, leading the Ducks to their fourth win in six games.
  • Trevor Zegras and Sam Colangelo each tallied a goal and an assist, while Jackson LaCombe scored on the power play for Anaheim.
  • The Ducks improved their power play efficiency slightly, moving above the NHL's last-ranked New York Islanders in conversion rate.
  • San Jose's Alexander Wennberg tied the game late in the third period, but the Sharks ultimately extended their losing streak to three games.
  • The Ducks remain 14 points out of playoff contention with eight games left, while the Sharks continue to occupy the NHL's lowest ranking.