Anaheim Ducks Extend Winning Streak with Overtime Victory: Rookie Beckett Sennecke Shines with Hat Trick
The Anaheim Ducks secured a 4-3 victory over the Calgary Flames in overtime, with rookie Beckett Sennecke scoring his first career hat trick, including the game-winning goal. The Ducks' winning streak now stands at seven games, bringing them within one point of the second-place Edmonton Oilers in the Pacific Division. Sennecke's impressive performance moved him to the top of the rookie scoring leaderboard with 41 points.
Anaheim's Chris Kreider also found the back of the net, while Mikael Granlund and Alex Killorn contributed with two assists each. On the Flames' side, Jonathan Huberdeau, Matt Coronato, and Hunter Brzustewicz, who scored his first NHL goal, added to the scoreboard. Despite the loss, Calgary showed resilience, with Huberdeau ending a 10-game goalless streak and Brzustewicz making a memorable debut.
The game saw back-and-forth action, with both teams exchanging goals throughout. Lukas Dostal's 33 saves for the Ducks and Dustin Wolf's 17 stops for the Flames kept the game close. The pivotal moment came in overtime when Sennecke capitalized on a 2-on-1 opportunity, sealing the win for Anaheim.
With the Ducks and Oilers set to face off in their next game, the race for playoff positioning in the Pacific Division intensifies. Anaheim's strong performance and Sennecke's standout game highlight the team's potential as they continue their pursuit of a postseason berth.