Ducks Beat Mammoth 4-1, Widen Pacific Division Lead

In Salt Lake City on Friday night, the Anaheim Ducks rallied from an early deficit to defeat the Utah Mammoth 4-1, extending their lead in the Pacific Division with a strong performance from forward Alex Killorn and goaltender Lukas Dostal.

Killorn scored the game-winning goal and added two assists, while Ryan Poehling contributed a goal and an assist. Cutter Gauthier and Mikael Granlund each added empty-net goals in the final minutes to seal the victory. For the Mammoth, Dylan Guenther tallied their lone goal early in the first period. Dostal made 29 saves in net for Anaheim, which improved to 38-27-4 and now holds a three-point advantage over Edmonton in the division standings. Utah, falling to 36-28-6, remained six points ahead of Los Angeles for the first wild-card spot in the Western Conference.

The game began with Utah taking control, outshooting Anaheim 14-5 in the opening period. Guenther gave the hosts a 1-0 lead at 1:48, converting a cross-ice pass from Sean Durzi with a slap shot from one knee. The Mammoth's pressure continued, but Dostal held firm after the Ducks managed their first shot just past the midway mark of the frame.

Anaheim responded late in the first when...