Leo Carlsson, rookie Beckett Sennecke lead first-place Ducks' 7-1 rout of road-weary Blackhawks

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Leo Carlsson scored two goals and rookie Beckett Sennecke had a goal and an assist in the Anaheim Ducks' 7-1 victory over the road-weary Chicago Blackhawks on Sunday night.

Jacob Trouba, Mason McTavish, Alex Killorn and Frank Vatrano also scored for the Pacific Division-leading Ducks, who have won three of four. Anaheim took charge with a four-goal second period that featured a franchise-record 27 shots on Chicago's net, capped by Carlsson's 15th goal on a fluttering deflection for a 5-0 lead.

Ville Husso made 19 saves for the Ducks, who beat Chicago for the first time in three tries this season. Ryan Strome, Cutter Gauthier and Chris Kreider had two assists apiece.

Arvid Söderblom stopped 46 shots — 39 in the first two periods — in a standout effort for the struggling Blackhawks, who will be eager to get out of Southern California after losing 6-0 at Los Angeles on Saturday. Tyler Bertuzzi scored for Chicago, which has lost eight of 10 after a 10-5-4 start to the season.

Connor Bedard had an assist for his 40th point in 29 games. Carlsson, drafted one pick after Bedard in 2023, has 38 points in 29 games.

Trouba opened the scoring in the first period with an undefended slap shot after an egregious Blackhawks turnover. The veteran defenseman has five goals in his last 23 games — which is more than he scored in his previous 165 games over parts of four seasons with the Rangers and Ducks.

Sennecke set up McTavish's power-play goal to open the second period before scoring his eighth goal on a beautiful dangle. The 19-year-old forward — who wasn't a sure thing to make the Ducks' roster in October — has played his way into the Calder Trophy race with nine goals and 15 assists in his first 29 games.

Anaheim’s 27 shots in the second surpassed the club record set Jan. 1, 1994.

Chicago avoided a second straight shutout with Bertuzzi's goal on a power play moments later. Bertuzzi has scored 12 of his 15 goals on the road.

Blackhawks: Host New York Rangers on Wednesday.

Ducks: At Pittsburgh on Tuesday to open a five-game trip.

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Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Arvid Soderblom (40) watches as the Anaheim Ducks score during the second period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)

Anaheim Ducks left wing Cutter Gauthier (61), center Mason McTavish (23), right wing Beckett Sennecke (45), and defenseman Olen Zellweger (51) celebrate after scoring against the Chicago Blackhawks during the second period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)

Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Louis Crevier (46) defends the puck against the Anaheim Ducks during the first period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)

Anaheim Ducks right wing Beckett Sennecke (45) reacts after scoring against the Chicago Blackhawks during the second period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)

Anaheim Ducks center Leo Carlsson (91) controls the puck against the Chicago Blackhawks during the first period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams each scored 25 points and the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder improved to 23-1 with their 15th straight victory, routing the Utah Jazz 131-101 on Sunday night.

Holmgren added nine rebounds, and Williams had eight assists. Aaron Wiggins scored 19 points, while Branden Carlson had a season-high 13 points.

Oklahoma City shot 58% from the field and made 21 3-pointers. The Thunder scored 27 points off 17 Utah turnovers.

Kyle Filipkowski led the Jazz with 21 points and 10 rebounds. Walter Clayton Jr. and Taylor Hendricks added 20 points apiece. Clayton had nine assists.

Both teams played without their leading scorers. Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was sidelined because of left elbow bursitis. Utah's Lauri Markkanen sat out with an undisclosed illness.

Oklahoma City raced out to a 13-1 lead before the Jazz scored their first basket 3 1/2 minutes in. Utah made it 18-9 on a layup from Keyonte George and then got buried under an avalanche of baskets from Carlson.

The second-year center dunked the ball and made three 3-pointers over five possessions to ignite a 25-7 run that made it 43-16 going into the final minute of the first quarter. The Thunder ended up scoring 45 first-quarter points.

The Jazz have given up 86 points in the first quarters over their last two games.

Oklahoma City maintained a double-digit lead over the final three quarters, leading by 42 points in the second half.

Thunder: Host Phoenix on Wednesday night in the NBA Cup quarterfinals.

Jazz: At Memphis on Friday night.

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Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams (6) looks to pass the ball as Utah Jazz forward/center Kevin Love (42) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Bethany Baker)

Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault reacts to a call during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz, Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Bethany Baker)

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell (25) dribbles as Utah Jazz forward/center Kevin Love (42) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Bethany Baker)

Utah Jazz forward/center Kevin Love, left, looks to pass the ball as Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams (6) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Bethany Baker)

Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George, top, and Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell (25) fight for the ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Bethany Baker)