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Golden Knights Stay Undefeated, Defeat Ducks 3-1 to Close Out Homestand

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Vegas Golden Knights continued their strong start to the season with a 3-1 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Sunday night, maintaining their undefeated streak. Brett Howden, Tomas Hertl, and Pavel Dorofeyev each contributed a goal, sealing the win for Vegas.

Ilya Samsonov, making his debut for the Golden Knights, stopped 22 shots, playing a key role in securing the victory. Anaheim’s lone goal came from Troy Terry, while James Reimer stood strong in net for the Ducks, making 29 saves.

This win improved Vegas’ record to 3-0-0, marking the fifth time in franchise history that they’ve won their first three games. The Golden Knights continue to dominate their matchup with the Ducks, boasting an impressive 24-7-1 all-time record against Anaheim, including a 14-3-0 advantage when playing at home.

Key Takeaways

Ducks: Playing in just their second game of the season and coming off a back-to-back after defeating the San Jose Sharks 2-0 the previous night, Anaheim showed signs of fatigue. The Ducks were outshot 32-23 by Vegas and struggled to generate sustained offensive pressure.

Golden Knights: After giving up a first-period goal to Terry, Samsonov settled into a rhythm, particularly shining when he stopped a breakaway attempt by Trevor Zegras in the second period, keeping Vegas in control.

Turning Point

The defining moment of the game came in the second period with the Ducks down a skater due to a penalty. Anaheim’s Isac Lundestrom lost his stick, leaving them with just three functioning players on the ice. Vegas seized the opportunity, as captain Mark Stone delivered a perfect pass across the slot to Tomas Hertl, who buried it for the game-winning goal—his first of the season.

Stat of the Game

15 — The Golden Knights have scored 15 goals in their first three games this season, setting a new franchise record for most goals scored in the opening three games of a campaign.

What’s Next

The Anaheim Ducks will open their home schedule on Wednesday against the Utah Hockey Club. Meanwhile, the Vegas Golden Knights embark on a three-game road trip, starting with a matchup against the Washington Capitals on Tuesday.

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