Anaheim Ducks suffer a crushing defeat to the San Jose Sharks after surrendering a late lead—can they regain momentum in the playoff race? Rising star Macklin Celebrini and Will Smith continue to drive the Sharks’ resurgence, while Edmonton Oilers threaten to close the division gap. Is Anaheim’s reputation as division leaders slipping away?
Host Kyle Kjer spotlights Drew Helleson’s standout performance on defense and breaks down the team’s recent struggles with power plays and mental lapses under pressure. The episode also covers Roger McQueen’s amateur tryout agreement, exploring its implications for his development and potential impact with both the Ducks and San Diego Gulls. Kjer examines Anaheim’s upcoming home game stretch, the rivalry with California teams, and the playoff scenarios as the Ducks fight for postseason security. Will Helleson’s steady play help spark a turnaround—and can McQueen’s arrival give the Ducks a boost?
00:00 Ducks vs Sharks Embarrassment
11:13 Drew Helleson’s Standout Performance
19:40 Roger McQueen ATO Signing
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8 Comments
We were undefeated with a lead in 2 periods heading into the week. Since, we are 0-1-1. Ducks need to stop this. Cannot afford to let games slip away anymore.
Vamos Patos! 🦆
The Ducks need a few new defenders. The defense men have to be more aggressive and bigger some of our defense men get pushed around can’t get the puck out of our own in of the rink
Losing streak once Gudas came back.. 🙄
Do we want to win and face a better utah club w/o playoff experience. Or lose and play vgk a worse squad but more playoff experience?
Also any wword on Cutter? I missed the game.
I really think we need to look at the enthusiasm on the ducks bench and just the enthusiasm of the team in general. They’re lackluster. Look how the sharks celebrated every time they got a goal. Look at their locker room when they won. The ducks are never like that. There’s something going on internally, causing the ducks to play the way they’re playing.
Golden Knights and Oilers win today. If we don’t pick it up we’re not likely to make the playoffs. That would be deflating considering how great the season has been. Sure it’s had its rough moments but to see us fizzle out like this would be such a terrible outcome. Let’s hope they can finish things out in a positive note
Wait until Michael Miss adjusts to the NHL and Sam Dickinson has another year under his belt.
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