Leo Carlsson, rookie Beckett Sennecke lead first-place Ducks' 7-1 rout
of road-weary Blackhawks
[December 08, 2025]
By GREG BEACHAM
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Leo Carlsson scored two goals
and rookie Beckett Sennecke had a goal and an assist in the Anaheim
Ducks' 7-1 victory over the road-weary Chicago Blackhawks on Sunday
night.
Jacob Trouba, Mason McTavish, Alex Killorn and Frank Vatrano also scored
for the Pacific Division-leading Ducks, who have won three of four.
Anaheim took charge with a four-goal second period that featured a
franchise-record 27 shots on Chicago's net, capped by Carlsson's 15th
goal on a fluttering deflection for a 5-0 lead. |
Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Louis Crevier (46) defends the puck
against the Anaheim Ducks during the first period of an NHL hockey game
Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope) |
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Ville Husso made 19 saves for the Ducks, who beat Chicago for
the first time in three tries this season. Ryan Strome, Cutter
Gauthier and Chris Kreider had two assists apiece.
Arvid Söderblom stopped 46 shots — 39 in the first two periods —
in a standout effort for the struggling Blackhawks, who will be
eager to get out of Southern California after losing 6-0 at Los
Angeles on Saturday. Tyler Bertuzzi scored for Chicago, which
has lost eight of 10 after a 10-5-4 start to the season.
Connor Bedard had an assist for his 40th point in 29 games.
Carlsson, drafted one pick after Bedard in 2023, has 38 points
in 29 games.
Trouba opened the scoring in the first period with an undefended
slap shot after an egregious Blackhawks turnover. The veteran
defenseman has five goals in his last 23 games — which is more
than he scored in his previous 165 games over parts of four
seasons with the Rangers and Ducks.
Sennecke set up McTavish's power-play goal to open the second
period before scoring his eighth goal on a beautiful dangle. The
19-year-old forward — who wasn't a sure thing to make the Ducks'
roster in October — has played his way into the Calder Trophy
race with nine goals and 15 assists in his first 29 games.
Anaheim’s 27 shots in the second surpassed the club record set
Jan. 1, 1994.
Chicago avoided a second straight shutout with Bertuzzi's goal
on a power play moments later. Bertuzzi has scored 12 of his 15
goals on the road.
Up next
Blackhawks: Host New York Rangers on Wednesday.
Ducks: At Pittsburgh on Tuesday to open a five-game trip.
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