Anaheim Ducks Upset Vegas Golden Knights 4-1 in Regular Season Finale

The Vegas Golden Knights suffered a disappointing 4-1 loss to the Anaheim Ducks in their final game of the regular season, putting them in the second wild-card spot in the Western Conference playoffs. The Ducks’ Frank Vatrano scored a hat trick, spoiling the Golden Knights’ three-game winning streak and “Fan Appreciation Night.”

Despite the loss, the Golden Knights are gearing up for a playoff showdown against the top-seeded Dallas Stars. The best-of-seven series will kick off in Dallas before returning to T-Mobile Arena for Games 3 and 4.

Vegas coach Bruce Cassidy acknowledged the tough competition in the league, emphasizing the need for the team to regroup and focus on the playoffs. Goalie Lukas Dostal’s standout performance for the Ducks thwarted the Golden Knights’ offensive efforts, leading to the unexpected defeat.

As the Golden Knights prepare for the playoffs, the spotlight is on goalie Logan Thompson, who has been performing better than Adin Hill in recent games. Thompson is likely to get the start in the upcoming series against Dallas.

Despite the setback, the Golden Knights remain optimistic about their playoff prospects, understanding the challenges that lie ahead. Fans can expect an intense and competitive series as the Golden Knights face off against the Stars in the first round.

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