Brief
Anaheim Ducks defeat Vegas Golden Knights 4-3 to open NHL season
Leo Carlsson scored and assisted as the Ducks held off the Golden Knights 4‑3 on Oct. 2, 2026.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Leo Carlsson recorded a goal and an assist while goaltender Lukas Dostal made 27 saves as the Anaheim Ducks opened the 2026‑27 NHL season with a 4‑3 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on Friday night, the Associated Press reported.
What happened
The Ducks took a 4‑0 lead early, with Carlsson setting up Beckett Sennecke’s first‑period goal and scoring again in the second period. Vegas rallied in the third, with Shea Theodore, Tomas Hertl and Braeden Bowman each finding the net, Bowman scoring with 2:50 left to narrow the gap.
What was said
The AP article did not include direct quotes from players or coaches.
Key facts
- Leo Carlsson had a goal and an assist for the Ducks (winnipegfreepress.com)
- Lukas Dostal stopped 27 shots (winnipegfreepress.com)
- Anaheim defeated Vegas 4-3 on Oct. 2, 2026 (winnipegfreepress.com)
Sources
- [1] winnipegfreepress.com — originally reported as “Ducks open the season with a 4-3 victory over the Golden Knights”
