Surging Ducks Ground Jets for Seventh Straight Win
ANAHEIM — The government shutdown may have ended, but the Jets were still grounded on Sunday night at Honda Center. The Ducks extended their winning streak to seven games with a 4-1 victory over Winnipeg, remaining the NHL’s hottest team.
Rookie Stars Shine
Rookie Beckett Sennecke recorded the first two-goal game of his career, while Leo Carlsson netted two power-play goals to secure the win. The Ducks’ triumph follows victories over the 2025 Pacific Division champions in Vegas and the previous season’s Presidents’ Trophy winners, marking nine wins in their last ten outings — their best run since the 2021–22 season.
“I heard about the losing days of the past couple years from the older guys, and they’re pretty pumped right now,” said Sennecke.
Dominating Top Opponents
During this impressive stretch, Anaheim also claimed wins against the reigning two-time Stanley Cup champions, a Western Conference finalist, and another 2025 playoff team. The Ducks are proving their strength against the league’s elite.
Looking Ahead
Next, the Ducks will head to Denver for a matchup with the Colorado Avalanche — a duel between the NHL’s top teams by points percentage.
“It’ll be a good challenge for us. We knew that our schedule had a bunch of tough teams in a row here, and I think we’re proving why we’re an established team,” said Sennecke.
League Standings Impact
Leo Carlsson’s performance keeps him tied with Chicago’s Connor Bedard for second place in league scoring, trailing only Colorado’s Nathan MacKinnon.
Author’s summary: The Anaheim Ducks continued their remarkable resurgence, extending their winning streak to seven as rookies Sennecke and Carlsson powered another statement victory.