PREVIEW: Ducks Make Their Way to San Jose

Key Points:

• The Anaheim Ducks will play their first of two preseason road games against the San Jose Sharks, with puck drop at 7 p.m. PT, live streamed on AnaheimDucks.com and the Honda Center + Ducks app; the Ducks currently hold a 1-0-0 preseason record against the Sharks.
• The lineup features a mix of veterans and young players, including goalies Ville Husso and Laurent Brossoit, and prospects like 2025 first-round pick Roger McQueen and 2026 first-rounder Nikita Klepov on the second line.
• After a 2-1 loss to Los Angeles in the previous game, coach Joel Quenneville emphasized the team's hard work despite limited high-quality scoring chances and noted the preseason as a valuable opportunity for younger players to develop.
• Rookie Ethan Procyzsyn scored the Ducks’ only goal in the last game, earning praise from Quenneville for his pace, smart play, and effectiveness, while 2026 second-round pick Jayden Kurtz made a strong impression with solid defensive play before being reassigned to the USHL’s Chicago Steel.
• Quenneville expressed confidence in Kurtz’s poise and understanding of the game, highlighting his ability to handle the pace and level of play during camp and preseason action.