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4w ago

Ducks Rally Late to Stun Rangers in Overtime Thriller

Anaheim hits .500 points percentage for the first time since 2018 after overcoming a two-goal deficit with Mason McTavish's game-winner.

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Ducks center Mason McTavish, left, celebrates after scoring the game-winning overtime goal as New York Rangers center Vincent Trocheck skates by on Friday night at the Honda Center. The Ducks won, 5-4. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)
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Overview

  • Mason McTavish scored 59 seconds into overtime, securing a 5-4 victory for the Ducks and marking his first 20-goal season and game-winning goal of the year.
  • The Ducks erased a two-goal deficit in the final six minutes of regulation, with Olen Zellweger tying the game with 1:45 left.
  • Leo Carlsson tallied a goal and three assists, achieving his first career four-point game and continuing his standout rookie season.
  • Anaheim's special teams played a pivotal role, with Alex Killorn scoring a short-handed goal and the Ducks improving their penalty kill.
  • The Rangers' playoff hopes took another hit with their fifth loss in six games, compounded by Jacob Trouba's injury during the third period.