Ducks Extend Win Streak to 7 With Victory Over Jets
The Anaheim Ducks secured a 4-1 win against the visiting Winnipeg Jets on Sunday evening, extending their winning streak to seven games. Key contributions came from Leo Carlsson and Beckett Sennecke, who each scored two goals.
Game Context and Team Performance
The Ducks played the second game of their back-to-back series, riding a six-game winning streak before this matchup. Young players Leo Carlsson and Cutter Gauthier have been instrumental in their recent success. Meanwhile, the Jets were on the third game of a six-game road trip but had yet to win as visitors.
Player Highlights
- Mark Scheifele, the Jets' leading scorer with 20 points and nine goals, had not recorded a point in two games and sought to break that streak in Anaheim.
- Cole Perfetti made his season debut for the Jets after recovering from an ankle injury.
- Lukas Dostal defended the net for the Ducks, while Eric Comrie guarded the Jets' goal.
Key Moments
At the start, Beckett Sennecke fought hard for puck possession, resulting in his goal assisted by Cutter Gauthier and Drew Helleson. Shortly after, the Jets had a power play chance due to a hooking penalty called on Ross Johnston. Despite maintaining puck possession and generating opportunities during their man advantage, the Jets failed to capitalize.
"Beckett Sennecke battled hard for the puck to start the game, and his efforts were rewarded with a goal after a pass from Gauthier."
The Jets earned a second power play later following a roughing penalty called on Sennecke.
Author's summary: The Ducks extended their impressive winning streak to seven, powered by standout goals from Leo Carlsson and Beckett Sennecke, while the Jets struggled to convert power plays.