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John Carlson's First Career Hat Trick Propels Ducks Past Sharks

Carlson scored twice on the power play and Anaheim converted 2 of 3 chances, ending a six-game skid and improving its playoff position.

  • On Thursday, Ducks defenseman John Carlson recorded his first career hat trick, leading Anaheim to a 6-1 victory over the San Jose Sharks at Honda Center.
  • The win snapped a six-game losing streak for the Ducks, who rebounded after being booed by fans during a 5-0 loss to Nashville earlier in the week.
  • In his 17th NHL season, Carlson became the third defenseman in league history to record a hat trick after his 36th birthday, joining Mathieu Schneider and Nicklas Lidstrom.
  • Teammates center Leo Carlsson, Alex Killorn, and Frank Vatrano scored additional goals, while goaltender Lukas Dostal made 18 saves to keep Anaheim one point behind Edmonton in the Pacific Division.
  • With three games remaining in the regular season, Anaheim remains tied with the Vegas Golden Knights for second place, positioning the team to end its seven-year postseason drought.
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John Carlson always wanted a hat trick. The Ducks defenseman finally got one in his 17th NHL season

John Carlson played 1,156 regular-season games and 137 more Stanley Cup playoff contests over 17 NHL seasons before he finally got his first hat trick.

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Winnipeg Free Press broke the news in Winnipeg, Canada on Friday, April 10, 2026.
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