Ducks edge Panthers 3-2 in overtime for home-opening victory
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 5, 2026, 4:14 AM
Last updated Oct 5, 2026
The Anaheim Ducks defeated the Florida Panthers 3-2 in overtime during their home opener on October 4 at Honda Center. Lukas Dostal played a crucial role in goal, making 29 saves against the Panthers. Despite Florida controlling much of the possession with 56.2% of the shots on goal, the Ducks capitalized on special teams, scoring all three of their goals on the power play. This win marks the Ducks' historic 11th consecutive home-opening victory. The Panthers, who were without captain Aleksander Barkov and defenseman Aaron Ekblad, had previously gone 1-0-1 in their opening games.
- •Ducks scored all three goals on the power play.
- •Lukas Dostal made 29 saves for Anaheim.
- •Anaheim improved to 2-0-0 on the season.
- •Florida was without captain Aleksander Barkov.
- •Ducks aimed for an NHL-record 11th straight home-opening win.
- 4:14 AMYahoo Sports — Takeaways from the Ducks 3-2 OT Win over the Panthers
"Lukas Dostal’s steady goaltending and a lethal power play propelled Anaheim to a historic home-opening victory, overcoming Florida’s physical presence and dominant puck possession in a gritty overtime battle.
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