The Anaheim Ducks leveled their second-round playoff series at two games apiece following a 4-3 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights at the Honda Center on Sunday night, May 10, 2026. The win was fueled by a revitalized power play and a strong defensive rebound after a heavy loss in the previous game.
Alex Killorn and rookie Beckett Sennecke each recorded a goal and an assist to lead the offensive effort for Anaheim. The Ducks’ power-play unit, which had been 0-for-11 in the series, successfully converted twice against a Vegas penalty kill that had previously allowed only one goal in the postseason.
Beckett Sennecke opened the scoring by ending a streak of 21 consecutive successful penalty kills by the Golden Knights. The 20-year-old Calder Trophy finalist has now scored in three straight games, matching a 21st-century record for players under 21 held by Sidney Crosby.
The Ducks also saw production from depth players as Ian Moore netted his first career playoff goal and Mikael Granlund added another. Cutter Gauthier served as a primary playmaker for the squad, finishing the night with three assists as reported by Newsday.
Lukas Dostal provided stability in net for Anaheim, making 18 saves to secure the win. The performance marked a significant turnaround for the goaltender, who had been pulled during Game 3 after allowing three early goals.
Vegas struggled without the presence of captain Mark Stone, who remained sidelined due to an undisclosed injury sustained in the prior matchup. Despite the loss, Mitch Marner continued his high-scoring postseason with three assists, bringing his total to an NHL-leading 16 points.
Pavel Dorofeyev and Brett Howden kept the Golden Knights within reach, and Tomas Hertl added a late goal with 1:04 remaining while goaltender Carter Hart was on the bench for an extra attacker. However, the Ducks defense held firm in the final minute to prevent a comeback.
In an effort to spark the lineup, Anaheim coach Greg Cronin inserted defenseman Olen Zellweger for his playoff debut. The roster shuffle also saw the return of Mason McTavish and Moore following their stints as healthy scratches.
The series now shifts back to Las Vegas for Game 5 on Tuesday night. A return to Anaheim is guaranteed for Game 6, which is scheduled for Thursday night.
