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Vegas takes 2-1 lead into game 4 against Anaheim

By The Associated PressYahoo Sports

Vegas Golden Knights (39-26-17, in the Pacific Division) vs. Anaheim Ducks (43-33-6, in the Pacific Division) Anaheim, California; Sunday, 9:30 p. m.

EDT LINE: Golden Knights -119, Ducks -101; over/under is 6. 5 NHL PLAYOFFS SECOND ROUND: Golden Knights lead series 2-1 BOTTOM LINE: The Vegas Golden Knights visit the Anaheim Ducks in the second round of the NHL Playoffs with a 2-1 lead in the series. The teams meet Friday for the seventh time this season.

The Golden Knights won 6-2 in the last matchup. Mitchell Marner led the Golden Knights with three goals. Anaheim has gone 43-33-6 overall with a 20-14-1 record against the Pacific Division.

The Ducks are sixth in league play with 323 total penalties (averaging 3. 9 per game). Vegas has a 17-6-6 record in Pacific Division games and a 39-26-17 record overall.

The Golden Knights have allowed 242 goals while scoring 264 for a +22 scoring differential. TOP PERFORMERS: Cutter Gauthier has scored 41 goals with 28 assists for the Ducks. Jackson LaCombe has two goals and nine assists over the last 10 games.