Ducks Edge Golden Knights in Overtime Thriller

In a thrilling encounter at T-Mobile Arena, the Anaheim Ducks defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 4-3 in overtime on November 9, 2025. This victory marks the Ducks' second consecutive win over the Golden Knights this season, having previously won the first meeting 3-1. The Ducks now lead the season series 1-0.

The Golden Knights entered the game with a home record of 7-3-4, while the Ducks boasted a strong away record of 10-3-1. However, the Golden Knights faced challenges, losing their last game against the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-6 on November 7, 2025. In their last ten games, the Golden Knights had a record of 6-4, averaging 3.3 goals scored and allowing 2.7. Their recent form showed a slight dip, as they had lost their last game and were 2-3 in their last five outings, averaging 2.6 goals scored and 3.0 allowed.

Conversely, the Ducks were riding a five-game winning streak, having won their last match against the Dallas Stars 7-5 on November 7, 2025. Over their last ten games, they recorded a 7-3 record, with an impressive scoring average of 4.3 goals per game while allowing 3.0. In their last five games, the Ducks averaged an astounding 5.2 goals scored while allowing only 2.6.

In terms of home and away performance, the Golden Knights had a home record of 4-2 in their last six games, while the Ducks had a solid away record of 4-2. The Ducks' offense has been particularly potent, as evidenced by their recent scoring outputs, including a 7-goal performance against the Stars and a 5-goal game against the Detroit Red Wings.

Injuries played a significant role in the matchup, particularly for the Ducks, who were missing key players including Nick Jensen, Petr Mrazek, Troy Terry, Drew Helleson, and Ryan Poehling. Their absence could have impacted the Ducks' lineup, but the team managed to rise to the occasion.

The market had priced the game with the Ducks as slight favorites, reflecting their recent form and away record, while the Golden Knights were looking to bounce back after their recent loss. The conditions at T-Mobile Arena were typical for a hockey game, with both teams needing to adapt to the ice surface and the atmosphere created by the home crowd.

The game featured several notable scoring plays. Brett Howden opened the scoring for the Golden Knights with a snap shot goal in the first period, assisted by William Karlsson and Noah Hanifin. The Ducks quickly responded with a goal from Frank Vatrano, leveling the score at 1-1. In the second period, Leo Carlsson scored twice for the Ducks, bringing his total to eight goals this season, and putting the Ducks ahead 3-1.

The Golden Knights fought back in the third period, with Pavel Dorofeyev narrowing the gap to 3-2, followed by Kaedan Korczak tying the game at 3-3. However, Jacob Trouba secured the win for the Ducks in overtime, scoring the decisive goal with assists from Leo Carlsson.

Fans watching the game witnessed a back-and-forth battle, with both teams showcasing their offensive capabilities and resilience. The Ducks' ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities, despite their injuries, proved crucial in their victory.