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Beckett Sennecke Leads Anaheim Ducks to Overtime Victory Against Calgary Flames
1/26/2026, 8:08:46 AM
Game Overview
On Sunday, rookie right-winger Beckett Sennecke achieved his first career hat trick, scoring the overtime winner in a thrilling 4-3 victory for the Anaheim Ducks over the Calgary Flames. This win marked the Ducks' seventh consecutive victory, improving their record to 28-21-3 and bringing them within one point of the second-place Edmonton Oilers in the Pacific Division. The Ducks hold one game in hand over the Oilers, with a matchup scheduled for Monday in Edmonton.
Key Performances
Sennecke's impressive performance included his 16th, 17th, and 18th goals of the season, propelling him to the top of the rookie scoring leaderboard with 41 points. He trails only Montreal's Ivan Demidov, who has 43 points from 11 goals and 32 assists. In addition to Sennecke's contributions, Chris Kreider also scored for Anaheim, while Mikael Granlund and Alex Killorn each provided two assists.
For Calgary, Jonathan Huberdeau, Matt Coronato, and Hunter Brzustewicz, who scored his first NHL goal, contributed to the Flames' efforts. Despite the loss, Calgary managed to outshoot their opponents for the first time in ten games, although they remain winless in their last four outings (0-2-2).
Game Dynamics
The game began with a strong start for Calgary, as Huberdeau and Brzustewicz scored within the first eight minutes, giving the Flames a 2-0 lead. However, the Ducks responded, tying the game at 2-2 before the end of the second period. Coronato's goal early in the third period put Calgary ahead again, but Kreider's equalizer at 13:08 forced the game into overtime.
The decisive moment came during a 2-on-1 break in overtime, where Sennecke took control of the puck and delivered a precise shot past Calgary's goaltender, Dustin Wolf, sealing the victory for Anaheim.
Official Statements & Responses
The Ducks' recent success, including their second seven-game winning streak of the season, is notable as it marks the first time since the 2014-15 season that they have achieved multiple seven-game winning streaks in a single season.
What's Next
The Ducks are set to face the Edmonton Oilers on Monday, while the Flames will visit the Minnesota Wild on Thursday.
Verbatim Quotes
- “The winning goal came on a 2-on-1 in which Sennecke kept the puck and snapped a shot past Wolf, just inside the post.” — Global News
- “It was the first time in 10 games Calgary has outshot the opposition.” — Global News
This victory not only highlights Sennecke's emerging talent but also reinforces the Ducks' competitive position in the Pacific Division as they continue their pursuit of playoff contention.
