Killorn, Sennecke get big goals in Ducks' series-evening, 4-3 win over Golden Knights in Game 4

TL;DR

The Anaheim Ducks defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 4-3 in Game 4, evening the series at two games each. Alex Killorn and Beckett Sennecke each contributed a goal and an assist, while Lukas Dostal made 18 saves.

Key points

Anaheim Ducks won 4-3 against Vegas Golden Knights in Game 4
Series is now tied at two games each
Alex Killorn and Beckett Sennecke each scored a goal and an assist
Lukas Dostal made 18 saves in a bounce-back performance
Ducks scored two power-play goals, ending a scoring drought

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ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Alex Killorn and rookie Beckett Sennecke had a goal and an assist apiece, and the Anaheim Ducks beat the Vegas Golden Knights 4-3 in Game 4 on Sunday night to even their second-round series at two games apiece. Ian Moore got his first career playoff goal, Cutter Gauthier contributed three assists and Mikael Granlund also scored for the upstart Ducks, who responded to their 6-2 blowout loss in Game 3 with a mature two-way performance in their first playoff run since 2018. Lukas Dostal made 18 saves in a strong bounce-back effort after getting pulled from Game 3 for allowing three goals in his latest shaky first period, and his teammates provided more than enough offense to even the series. Game 5 is Tuesday night in Las Vegas, with Game 6 back in Anaheim on Thursday night. Pavel Dorofeyev and Brett Howden scored for the Golden Knights, whose three-game road winning streak ended. stopped 19 shots despite some shaky moments, while had three assists in Game 4 following his hat trick in Game 3, giving him an NHL-leading and career-best 16 points in the postseason. Anaheim scored two power-play goals in Game 4, ending the unit’s 0-for-11 skid and finally denting a Vegas penalty kill that allowed just one power-play goal in its first nine postseason games. After Killorn scored a tiebreaking power-play goal late in the second period, Moore added one early in the third with his first playoff point. scored for Vegas with 1:04 left while Hart was pulled for an extra attacker, but Anaheim held on. Sennecke, the Ducks’ 20-year-old Calder Trophy finalist, opened the scoring with just the second power-play goal allowed by the Golden Knights in the entire postseason, ending a streak of 21 straight kills and the Ducks’ 0-for-11 start to the series on the power play. Sennecke scored a goal in his third consecutive game, joining (2007) as the only players under 21 with a three-game postseason goal streak in the 21st century. Howden scored his seventh goal of the postseason early in the second period off a slick setup from former Ducks draft pick . But Killorn put the Ducks back ahead when his shot trickled through Hart late in the second period for his fourth goal of the postseason. Vegas played without , who incurred an undisclosed injury in Game 3. Anaheim shook up its lineup, inserting puck-moving defenseman for his playoff debut and his first game action since April 7. Moore and forward also returned after healthy scratches. \\_ AP NHL:

Q&A

What were the key performances in the Ducks' Game 4 win over the Golden Knights?

Alex Killorn and Beckett Sennecke each had a goal and an assist, while Ian Moore scored his first career playoff goal.

How did the Ducks' power play perform in Game 4 against the Golden Knights?

The Ducks scored two power-play goals, ending their 0-for-11 skid and marking the second power-play goal allowed by the Golden Knights in the postseason.

What is the schedule for the next games in the Ducks vs. Golden Knights series?

Game 5 will be held on Tuesday night in Las Vegas, followed by Game 6 back in Anaheim on Thursday night.