The Anaheim Ducks (21-15-2) host the San Jose Sharks (18-17-3) as a part of Monday's NHL action, starting at 10 p.m. ET at Honda Center and broadcast on ESPN+. The Ducks are fifth and the Sharks eighth in the Western Conference.
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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
- A leading offensive player this season for Anaheim, Leo Carlsson has recorded 41 points.
- Having scored 18 goals and adding 18 assists, Cutter Gauthier is a top contributor for Anaheim through 38 games.
- 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's 20 goals and 37 assists in 38 games for San Jose add up to 57 total points on the season.
- Will Smith is a leading scorer for San Jose with 29 total points this season. He has scored 12 goals and added 17 assists in 33 games.
- Tyler Toffoli's 10 goals and 15 assists add up to 25 points this season.
- Yaroslav Askarov has a 13-10-1 record this season, with an .898 save percentage (33rd in the league). He has 640 saves, and has conceded 73 goals (3.3 goals against average).
Ducks vs. Sharks Injury Report
Ducks
None
Sharks
Timothy Liljegren: Day-To-Day (Upper Body),
Philipp Kurashev: Out (Upper Body),
Vincent Desharnais: Out (Upper Body),
Will Smith: 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 |