The story

The Ducks created more, 4.8 expected goals to 1.7, and lost 5-4 to the Sharks. Cutter Gauthier had 16 shot attempts, his most in a game since 2023-24. Troy Terry had three points, two goals and one assist. The Ducks outshot the Sharks 42-13.

• Cutter GauthierVolume

  Cutter Gauthier had 16 shot attempts, his most in a game since 2023-24. Nine got through to the goalie, and one went in. His average this season was 7.2. The Ducks fell 5-4 to the Sharks.

• Troy TerryBig night

  Troy Terry had three points, two goals and one assist. That was his 12th goal of the season. The Ducks lost 5-4 to the Sharks.

• Zack OstapchukDrought over

  Zack Ostapchuk scored for the first time in 40 games. His goal stood up as the winner. That was his first goal of the season. The Sharks beat the Ducks 5-4.

• Macklin CelebriniBig night

  Three points for Macklin Celebrini: one goal and two assists. That makes 8 straight games with a point. He has now scored in 3 straight. The Sharks beat the Ducks 5-4.

• Mario FerraroDrought over

  Mario Ferraro scored for the first time in 36 games. That was his second goal of the season. He played 23:34 and had two shots on goal. It finished 5-4 for the Sharks.

• Mason McTavishVolume

  Mason McTavish had 10 shot attempts. Five reached the net and none went in. He came in averaging 4.4 attempts a game. The Ducks fell 5-4 to the Sharks.