Ducks open the season with a 4-3 victory over the Golden Knights

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Anaheim Ducks center Leo Carlsson (91) scores against the Vegas Golden Knights during the second period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Leo Carlsson had a goal and an assist, Lukas Dostal made 27 saves and the Anaheim Ducks opened the season by holding off the Vegas Golden Knights 4-3 on Friday night.

The teams met last season in the second round of the playoffs, with Vegas winning in six games and going on to win the Western Conference. The Golden Knights opened Tuesday night at home with a 5-2 victory over Chicago.

Carlson set up Beckett Sennecke’s goal with eight seconds left in the first period, then scored at 7:03 of the second to cap a three-goal burst for a 4-0 lead. Alex Killorn and Jeff Malott also scored.

Shea Theodore, Tomas Hertl and Braeden Bowman scored for Vegas in the third period, with Bowman connecting with 2:50 left. Hertl struck on a power play.

Carter Hart stopped 16 shots for the Golden Knights.

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Anaheim Ducks right wing Beckett Sennecke (45) celebrates after scoring against the Vegas Golden Knights during the first period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Up next

Ducks: Host Florida on Sunday.

Golden Knights: At Vancouver on Sunday night.

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Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Parker Wotherspoon (29) and Anaheim Ducks left wing A.J. Greer (18) battle for the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

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Vegas Golden Knights center Tomas Hertl (48) celebrates after scoring against the Anaheim Ducks during the third period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
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Vegas Golden Knights center Brett Howden (21) attempts a shot on Anaheim Ducks goaltender Lukas Dostal (1) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

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