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Ducks Storm Vegas, Steal Home Ice
7 May
Summary
- Anaheim Ducks evened the series against Vegas 1-1 with a 3-1 victory.
- Lukas Dostal made 24 saves, stopping 25 shots in a stellar effort.
- Mason McTavish was a late scratch, impacting the Ducks' second power play unit.
The Anaheim Ducks have leveled their playoff series against the Vegas Golden Knights at one game apiece following a decisive 3-1 victory on Wednesday night. The Ducks will now return to Anaheim with momentum, having seized home-ice advantage from Vegas.
Anaheim's Lukas Dostal was exceptional in net, making 24 saves on 25 shots. His performance was crucial in repelling Vegas' offensive efforts throughout the game. The Ducks' offense was spearheaded by goals from Beckett Sennecke and Leo Carlsson, with Jansen Harkins sealing the win with an empty-net goal.
The Ducks demonstrated greater speed and assertiveness compared to the Golden Knights across the first two games of the series. They were quicker to loose pucks and stronger along the boards, establishing territorial dominance.
A significant lineup change for Anaheim was the late scratch of forward Mason McTavish. The 23-year-old, who is in the first year of a six-year contract, had an uneven season and his absence impacted the Ducks' second power-play unit.
Despite Vegas' strong push in the latter half of the third period, the Ducks' defense and Dostal's goalkeeping prevented the Golden Knights from mounting a comeback. The series now shifts to Anaheim, with the Ducks feeling confident after their performance in Vegas.
