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The Anaheim Ducks (21-15-2), coming off a 6-1 loss to the Los Angeles Kings, host the San Jose Sharks (18-17-3) at Honda Center on Monday, Dec. 29 at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Sharks defeated the Vancouver Canucks 6-3 in their most recent game.
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Ahead of watching this matchup, here's our prediction for which club will take home the victory in Monday's hockey action.
The Sharks have a 5-5-0 record over their past 10 contests. They have scored 34 goals while conceding 34 in that time. On the power play, 28 opportunities have resulted in four goals (14.3% conversion rate).
Ducks vs. Sharks Predictions for Monday
Our computer projections model for this encounter predicts a final tally of Ducks 4, Sharks 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Ducks (-208)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Ducks (-1.5)
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Ducks Splits and Trends
- The Ducks have a 21-15-2 record overall, with an 8-2-10 record in matchups that have needed overtime.
- In the 12 games Anaheim has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 7-3-2 record (good for 16 points).
- In the seven games this season the Ducks recorded only one goal, they finished 0-6-1.
- Anaheim finished 1-2-0 in the three games this season when it scored a pair of goals (registering two points).
- The Ducks have scored three or more goals in 26 games (20-5-1, 41 points).
- In the nine games when Anaheim has scored a single power-play goal, it registered 13 points after finishing 6-2-1.
- In the 18 games when it outshot its opponent, Anaheim is 11-6-1 (23 points).
- The Ducks have been outshot by opponents in 17 games, going 10-6-1 to record 21 points.
Sharks Splits and Trends
- The Sharks have posted a record of 8-3-11 in overtime contests as part of an overall mark of 18-17-3.
- In the 15 games San Jose has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 20 points.
- This season the Sharks scored only one goal in six games and they lost every time.
- San Jose has five points (2-3-1) when scoring exactly two goals this season.
- The Sharks have scored more than two goals in 23 games, earning 34 points from those contests.
- This season, San Jose has recorded a lone power-play goal in 16 games has a record of 9-6-1 in those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, San Jose is 2-6-0 (four points).
- The Sharks have been outshot by opponents in 30 games, going 16-11-3 to register 35 points.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Ducks Rank | Ducks AVG | Sharks AVG | Sharks Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4th | 3.32 | Goals Scored | 3.00 | 18th |
| 32nd | 3.47 | Goals Allowed | 3.45 | 30th |
| 3rd | 30.7 | Shots | 25.3 | 29th |
| 23rd | 28.8 | Shots Allowed | 31.2 | 32nd |
| 22nd | 17.07% | Power Play % | 18.18% | 21st |
| 28th | 75.40% | Penalty Kill % | 77.87% | 21st |
Ducks vs. Sharks Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Monday, December 29, 2025 at 10 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Honda Center in Anaheim, California
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