The Anaheim Ducks secured a crucial 3-1 road victory over the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 2 of their NHL playoff quarterfinal series at T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada. The win levels the best-of-seven series at one game apiece.
Anaheim's offense was powered by goals from Beckett Sennecke, Jensen Harkins, and Leo Carlsson. Russian defenseman Pavel Mintyukov contributed a solid defensive performance, finishing the game with a plus-one rating for the Ducks.
The Golden Knights struggled to generate consistent offense throughout the contest. Their lone goal came late in the game from captain Mark Stone, but it was too little, too late to mount a comeback.
Russian forwards Ivan Barbashev and Pavel Dorofeyev, who are key components of Vegas's attack, were held off the scoresheet entirely in the loss. Their inability to produce points was a significant factor in the team's defeat.
With the series now tied, the action shifts to Anaheim for Game 3. The Ducks will host the Golden Knights at their home arena on May 9, with puck drop scheduled for 4:30 AM Moscow time.
The victory gives Anaheim valuable momentum as they return home, while Vegas will look to regroup and reclaim the series lead on the road. Both teams understand the importance of the next game in this tightly contested playoff matchup.
Based on reporting from Чемпионат.com.