Barbashev's late goal lifts Golden Knights over Ducks
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LAS VEGAS — Ivan Barbashev scored off a Pavel Dorofeyev feed with 4:58 remaining, giving the Vegas Golden Knights a 3-1 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Monday night in Game 1 of the second-round Stanley Cup playoff series. Brett Howden and Mitch Marner also scored, while Carter Hart made 33 saves and Lukas Dostal recorded 19 stops. The goal followed a waved-off icing call that drew visible protest from Ducks coach Joel Quenneville and shifted momentum toward Vegas; Vegas’ penalty kill extended its strong run and the Golden Knights’ defensive structure limited Anaheim’s earlier first-round scoring. William Karlsson returned to Vegas’ lineup after a lower-body injury; Game 2 is scheduled for Wednesday night in Las Vegas.
Prepared by Emily Rhodes and reviewed by editorial team.
Timeline of Events
- Nov. 8: William Karlsson suffered a lower-body injury and was sidelined.
- Earlier (first round): Ducks averaged 4.33 goals per game and converted 8-of-16 power plays versus Edmonton.
- Monday night: Game 1 of the second-round series in Las Vegas; Golden Knights won 3-1.
- Late in third period: an apparent icing was waved off, then Ivan Barbashev scored the go-ahead goal.
- Wednesday: Game 2 scheduled in Las Vegas following Game 1.
Why This Matters to You
If you're a Vegas Golden Knights fan, this game was a show of strength. The team's defensive structure limited the Ducks' scoring, which had been strong in the first round. And with Karlsson back in the lineup, the Knights are looking even stronger. Keep an eye on Wednesday's game.
The Bottom Line
The Golden Knights took control in Game 1, thanks to Barbashev's late goal and a solid defense. The Ducks will need to regroup and find a way to break through Vegas' defense in Game 2. Worth forwarding if you know a Ducks fan who's hoping for a comeback.
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The Vegas Golden Knights benefited from late scoring, a successful penalty kill streak, and Carter Hart’s 33 saves, which secured Game 1 momentum and a home-ice advantage heading into Game 2 in Las Vegas.
The Anaheim Ducks suffered from a failed power-play impact, a disputed waved-off icing that preceded the go-ahead goal, and difficulty solving Vegas goalie Carter Hart, leaving them trailing 1-0 in the series.
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