Ducks' strategic lineup evens series with Golden Knights
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ANAHEIM — The Anaheim Ducks defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 4-3 on Sunday night in Game 4 of the second-round NHL playoffs, evening the series at two games apiece. Coach Joel Quenneville, introduced May 8, activated previously benched players including Mason McTavish, Olen Zellweger and Ian Moore; Moore scored early in the third period to extend the lead.
Las Vegas saw its 21-game penalty-kill streak end as Anaheim scored two power-play goals in Game 4; Carter Hart and Lukáš Dostál have shown contrasting postseason numbers with Hart strong early and Dostál posting a .874 save percentage. Game 5 is scheduled for Tuesday in Las Vegas at 8:30 p.m. Central on ESPN, a pivotal next step in the series.
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Timeline
- 1. May 8: Joel Quenneville was introduced as Anaheim's new coach.
- 2. Regular season: Vegas averaged 3.12 penalties per game (second-most).
- 3. Earlier in series: Ducks won Game 2 in Las Vegas; Ducks lost Game 3, 6-2.
- 4. Sunday night: Ducks won Game 4, 4-3, scoring two power-play goals and ending Vegas' 21-game PK streak.
- 5. Tuesday: Game 5 scheduled in Las Vegas at 8:30 p.m. Central on ESPN.
Why it matters
If you're a Ducks fan, this win is a morale booster. The team's strategic lineup changes paid off, showing their adaptability. If you're a hockey enthusiast, the end of Vegas' penalty-kill streak is a notable shift. Keep an eye on Tuesday's Game 5. It's a pivotal moment in the series.
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