ANAHEIM, California (AP) ― Ryan Getzlaf and Jonas Hiller propelled the Anaheim Ducks into the second half of their season with the NHL’s best record and ample reason to think they could get even better in the new year.

Getzlaf scored his 20th goal and added two assists, Francois Beauchemin got his first goal of the season, and the Ducks beat the San Jose Sharks 6-3 Tuesday night, closing the best December in club history with their 11th victory in 12 games.

Nick Bonino and Matt Beleskey each had a goal and an assist, and Hiller made 33 saves in his ninth consecutive win as Anaheim improved to 15-0-2 at Honda Center, remaining the only NHL team without a regulation loss at home.

With another overpowering offensive performance despite a slow start, the Ducks also avenged San Jose’s 3-1 victory at the Shark Tank on Sunday that snapped Anaheim’s franchise-record winning streak.

“We’re a good hockey club, and we know it,” said Getzlaf, the NHL’s third-leading scorer with 47 points. “But we also know we’ve got to get better. Games like this, when you come out flat, teams will bury you.”

Andrew Cogliano scored a short-handed goal while playing in his 500th consecutive game for Anaheim, which kicked off the second half of its schedule and headed into the new year at a franchise-record 29-8-5.

The Ducks lead San Jose by seven points in the Pacific and sit even with Chicago atop the overall NHL standings with 63 points. Anaheim coach Bruce Boudreau has built one of the best teams in hockey, but the Ducks’ dissatisfaction with their start against San Jose indicated a hunger to get better.

Devils 2, Penguins 1

Rangers 2, Panthers 1

Blues 2, Wild 1

Islanders 5, Bruins 3

Hurricanes 5, Canadiens 4

Jets 3, Sabres 0

Stars 3, Kings 2

Avalanche 5, Blue Jackets 3

Ducks 6, Sharks 3

Flyers 4, Flames1

Coyotes 4, Oilers 3