Lukas Dostal started in net for the Ducks and stopped 23 of 25 shots. The Ducks vastly out-shot the Sharks, as they peppered San Jose starting goaltender Vitek Vanacek, who stopped 40 of 42 shots. With their shootout win in this game, the Ducks finish the pre-season with a 3-2-1 record.

The Anaheim Ducks posted a 3-2-1 record in the 2024-25 preseason, with 16 goals scored and 17 allowed. There were no major surprises regarding roster construction during training camp, and the team overcame early injury concerns before the start of the regular season,