Ducks Rally to Beat Golden Knights 4-3, Tying Second-Round Series
Anaheim Ducks rally to a 4-3 win over the Vegas Golden Knights at Honda Center on May 10, 2026, tying the second-round series with a revived power play.
The Anaheim Ducks levelled their second-round series with the Vegas Golden Knights after a 4-3 victory at Honda Center on May 10, 2026. The win followed a lopsided Game 3 loss and featured a resurgent power play and a handful of lineup changes that re-energized the young Ducks. Anaheim’s response keeps the series alive and sets the stage for a pivotal Game 5 in Vegas.
Ducks secure 4-3 win in response to Game 3 loss
Anaheim recovered from a heavy defeat in Game 3 to deliver a comeback performance in front of the home crowd. The Ducks built a multi-goal lead, surrendered late pressure, but held on when it mattered to even the series at two games apiece. The result marked an important statement of resilience from a team heavy on youth.
Special-teams turnaround proved decisive
Anaheim’s power play, which had been stalled through the first three games, produced two goals on four opportunities in Game 4. Beckett Sennecke drew attention with another goal and an assist that helped convert a man advantage, while veteran Alex Killorn finished off one of the special-teams sequences. The Ducks’ 2-for-4 night on the power play was a dramatic swing from earlier in the series and shifted momentum in Anaheim’s favor.
Quenneville’s lineup moves change the dynamic
Coach Joel Quenneville reinserted three players who had been healthy scratches — including centre Mason McTavish and defensemen Olen Zellweger and Ian Moore — and those choices paid dividends. Ian Moore provided the game-winning goal early in the third period, his first in the playoffs, validating the decision to adjust the lineup. The changes gave Anaheim a different look on the blue line and fresh options down the middle, creating matchup problems for Vegas.
Young core produces while veterans steady the ship
Rising talents and seasoned players combined for key contributions in Anaheim’s victory. Sennecke, the third-overall pick in 2024, extended his goal streak to three games and continues to be a primary threat for the Ducks. Meanwhile, Killorn and Mikael Granlund supplied veteran scoring — each adding their fourth playoff goal — giving Anaheim balance between youth and experience.
Golden Knights get scoring from Howden and Karlsson’s return
Vegas received another big offensive night from Brett Howden, who continues to rank among the post-season leaders in goals. William Karlsson’s return to the lineup has also proved influential, as he helped set up Howden’s tally and allowed other forwards, notably Mitch Marner, to operate in their preferred roles. Marner added three assists in the game and reclaimed the post-season scoring lead, underscoring how Karlsson’s presence reshapes Vegas’ attack.
Late Vegas surge falls short despite Hertl’s breakthrough
The Golden Knights pushed in the final minutes, and Tomas Hertl finally broke a long personal goalless stretch with a late 6-on-5 effort that cut the margin to one. That late strike injected tension into the closing moments, but Anaheim withstood the charge and protected the advantage. Goaltender Carter Hart and Vegas’ forwards tested the Ducks late, but Anaheim’s defensive stands and timely scoring proved enough.
The outcome leaves the second-round series tied and heading back to Las Vegas for Game 5, where momentum and adjustments will be at a premium. Both clubs will take lessons from Anaheim’s special-teams revival and the impact of lineup decisions as they prepare for the next pivotal matchup.
