Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Anaheim Ducks 3-2 in a tightly contested matchup at Honda Center. The game featured a pivotal Nic Dowd faceoff win against Mason McTavish in the first period. Early momentum saw Mitch Marner tally two assists, while William Karlsson and Shea Theodore contributed to the offense. John Carlson’s takeaway sparked a critical transition, and Jacob Trouba’s blocked shot by Ben Hutton highlighted defensive resilience.

The Golden Knights’ 2025-26 Pacific Division standings now tighten, with Vegas leading the series 3-2. Honda Center’s 9:30 PM kickoff drew TNT/truTV/HBO Max coverage, with referees Kyle Rehman, Trevor Hanson, and Garrett Rank overseeing the action.