Brett Howden, Tomas Hertl and Pavel Dorofeyev each scored to give the Las Vegas Golden Knights an emphatic 3-1 win against Anaheim Ducks this Sunday. Goaltender Ilya Samsonov made 22 saves to help ensure Vegas would come away victorious from this matchup.
Troy Terry scored for the Ducks while James Reimer put up 29 saves between them to keep them competitive against an overwhelming Golden Knights squad. Yet their efforts ultimately fell short as the more dominant Golden Knights defeated them 4-3.
Golden Knights Extend Winning Streak
This recent victory marks the Golden Knights’ continued success early in the season, moving their record to an unbeaten 3-0-0 for the fifth time since joining the NHL in 2017. Their record against the Ducks is notably impressive at 24-7-1, with a commanding 14-3-0 when playing at home.
Ducks Face Challenges Early On
Playing their second game of the season and facing back-to-back game nights, the Ducks struggled against the vigorous Golden Knights, who outshot them 32-23. The Ducks were trying to build on their 2-0 victory over San Jose on Saturday but fell short.
Samsonov Shines in Debut
Despite an early goal from Terry, Samsonov’s performance was stellar, particularly demonstrated by a crucial save against Trevor Zegras’ breakaway attempt. A key moment came when the Ducks were down to three skaters due to penalties, leading to Hertl scoring the game-winning goal thanks to Isac Lundestrom’s inability to control the puck.
Golden Knights Achieve New Milestone
In its opening three games of 2018, the team scored 15 goals – setting an all-time franchise mark with this impressive output!
Looking Ahead
The Ducks will host Utah Hockey Club on Wednesday while the Golden Knights begin a three-game road trip against Washington starting Tuesday.