In a thrilling overtime finish on Sunday night, the Anaheim Ducks earned their first home victory of the 2026‑27 NHL season. Mikael Granlund netted the decisive power‑play goal with just 46 seconds remaining in overtime, sealing a 3‑2 win over the visiting Florida Panthers.
Key moments
Granlund’s winner came after a precise feed from Leo Carlsson in the right corner, which Granlund tipped in for the game‑ending tally. The goal capped a night in which the Ducks scored all three of their goals on the man advantage.
Cutter Gauthier contributed two goals and an assist, providing the offensive spark the Ducks needed early in the game. Carlsson added three assists, while goaltender Lukas Dostal turned aside 29 shots to keep the Panthers at bay.
Panthers’ effort
Florida’s offense was led by Carter Verhaeghe and Brad Marchand, who made his season debut and scored the Panthers’ two goals. Goaltender Jacob Markstrom faced 18 shots, allowing three.
The Panthers have now played into overtime in each of their first three games of the season, highlighting the competitive balance early in the league’s schedule.
Other league action
Elsewhere in the NHL, the Winnipeg Jets edged the Detroit Red Wings 3‑2, with Kyle Connor delivering two power‑play goals and an assist. The Jets also benefited from a 3‑4 power‑play conversion rate and a solid 33‑save performance by Stuart Skinner.
In New York, the Rangers defeated Utah’s Mammoth 4‑2, thanks to a tiebreaking goal from Gabe Perreault and a secondary assist from Igor Shesterkin on the empty‑net goal. Utah’s Nick Schmaltz recorded the team’s sixth power‑play goal of the season.
Vegas continued its strong play against Vancouver, winning 3‑2 as Marc Gatcomb scored the go‑ahead goal. Veteran goaltender Adin Hill recorded his fifth straight win against the Canucks.
Seattle’s Kraken opened their home schedule with a dominant 6‑1 victory over Calgary, highlighted by a two‑goal night from Mackie Samoskevich and a 32‑save effort by Joey Daccord.
Finally, the Calgary Flames fell 6‑1 to the Kraken, with Morgan Frost scoring for Calgary and Dustin Wolf making 21 saves.
Looking ahead
The Ducks will look to build on this momentum as they head into their next road trip, hoping to translate their power‑play efficiency into more wins. Fans in Anaheim can anticipate a competitive season as the team strives to climb the Western Conference standings.
Original reporting: Appleton, WI News Feed (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
