John Carlson nails first career hat trick as Ducks snap 6 game losing streak
Anaheim Ducks defenseman John Carlson (74) celebrates a hat trick during an NHL hockey game against the San Jose Sharks, Thursday, April 9th, 2026 in Anaheim, California ANAHEIM -- When the Ducks first traded for John Carlson at the NHL trade deadline this past February, it was to help stabilize their defense and bring in a veteran defenseman to help them make a playoff push. On Thursday night, Carlson showed he could do more than just play defense, nailing his first career hat trick in sold out, 16,628 crowd at the Honda Center with a 6-1 victory over the San Jose Sharks. Carlson's hat trick was not only the first of his career, but it was also the Ducks' (42-32-5) first win in April, as they came into today on a six-game losing streak dating back to March 28th.
"We got after them early in the game and set up very fast pace. That was beneficial to us for the start," Ducks head coach Joel Quenneville said. "It's one of those games where we needed it in the worst way and we showed that we were gonna do everything we could to find a way to get it.
" John Carlson hat trick The Ducks are used to the name "Carlson" scoring, and typically, it is spelled as "Carlsson," the same last name as Leo Carlsson. In fact, the night started as a typical night where Carlsson scored a goal in the first two minutes and 59 seconds of the game. Anaheim Ducks center Leo Carlsson (91) takes an attempt at goal during an NHL hockey game against the San Jose Sharks, Thursday, April 9th, 2026 in Anaheim, California John Panganiban-The Sporting Tribune Anaheim Ducks center Leo Carlsson (91) takes an attempt at goal during an NHL hockey game against the San Jose Sharks, Thursday, April 9th, 2026 in Anaheim, California "I've always wanted one.
I think it was a good game to do it in," Carlson said. "It was a home game, the crowd was great tonight from puck drop, I think we kept feeding on that. I've seen a lot in my day, I always was a little bit jealous.
" John Carlson, during postgame when asked about his hat trick. "It was a home game, the crowd was great tonight from puck drop, I think we kept feeding on that. I've seen a lot in my day, I always was a little bit jealous.
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