Golden Knights’ Five-Goal Third Period Sinks Ducks

William Carrier (28) of the Vegas Golden Knights scores on John Gibson (36) of the Anaheim Ducks in the third period at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Feb. 12, 2023. Candice Ward/Getty Images

Shea Theodore, Jack Eichel, Michael Amadio, Phil Kessel and William Carrier each had a goal and an assist and the Vegas Golden Knights scored five times in the third period to cruise to a 7–2 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Sunday afternoon in Las Vegas.

Paul Cotter and Brett Howden also scored goals for Vegas, which increased its Pacific Division lead to three points with its third consecutive victory. Reilly Smith and William Karlsson each added two assists.