Ducks Demolish Sharks 6-2 in Anaheim Rout

The Ducks made short work of their California rivals Tuesday night, dismantling the Sharks 6-2 at Honda Center in a statement win that was never really in doubt. San Jose came limping into Anaheim and left even worse off, absorbing their latest beatdown in what's becoming a forgettable season.

Anaheim jumped out early and never looked back, building a cushion that turned this one into a laugher by the third period. The Sharks managed just two goals against a Ducks squad that's been leaky all year—that's how bad things are in San Jose right now. When you can't solve Anaheim's goaltending for more than a couple, you've got serious problems.

The Ducks spread the wealth offensively, getting contributions up and down the lineup in the kind of balanced attack that's been rare for them this season. Six different goal scorers will do wonders for team morale, even if it came against the league's punching bag.

DarkHorse didn't publish a pick here, wisely staying away from a bottom-feeder battle that had trap game written all over it. Smart money sat this one out. The Sharks continue their miserable march through the season, while Anaheim banks two points they desperately needed. Nothing pretty about it, but the Ducks will take it.