In a thrilling Game 4 showdown, the Anaheim Ducks roared back to even their second-round series against the Vegas Golden Knights with a gritty 4-3 victory on home ice. The win, fueled by clutch performances from Alex Killorn and rookie sensation Beckett Sennecke, sets the stage for a pivotal Game 5 on Tuesday night in Las Vegas.
The Ducks, making their first playoff appearance since 2018, showed remarkable resilience after a lopsided 6-2 loss in Game 3. Killorn and Sennecke each tallied a goal and an assist, while Cutter Gauthier dished out three helpers to spark the offense. Ian Moore notched his first career playoff goal, and Mikael Granlund also found the back of the net, showcasing the depth that has made Anaheim a dangerous underdog this postseason.
Goaltender Lukas Dostal rebounded in style, stopping 18 shots after being pulled in the previous game. His steady play, combined with a disciplined two-way effort, gave the Ducks the edge they needed to silence a Golden Knights team that had been riding a three-game road winning streak.
Vegas struck first with goals from Pavel Dorofeyev and Brett Howden, but Anaheim’s power play—which had been ice-cold, going 0-for-11 in the series—came alive with two crucial goals. Killorn’s tiebreaking tally late in the second period shifted momentum, and Moore’s early third-period strike extended the lead. Tomas Hertl pulled Vegas within one with just over a minute left, but the Ducks held firm.
Sennecke, the 20-year-old Calder Trophy finalist, continued his historic run by scoring for the third straight game. He joins Sidney Crosby as the only players under 21 in the 21st century to achieve a three-game postseason goal streak, a testament to his poise under pressure. Mitch Marner, meanwhile, added three assists for Vegas, giving him an NHL-leading 16 points this postseason.
With the series now tied 2-2, the action shifts back to Sin City for Game 5 on Tuesday, with Game 6 set for Anaheim on Thursday night. For the Ducks, this series has become a testament to their growth—and a reminder that in the playoffs, momentum can change in an instant. Whether you’re a fan of the underdog or the powerhouse, this is hockey at its finest.