ANAHEIM, Calif. — Yes, it’s true. The expansion Golden Knights are in first place.
James Neal’s backhander off a rebound broke a third-period 2-2 tie, and the Knights defeated the Anaheim Ducks 4-2 Wednesday night at the Honda Center.
The Knights moved into first place in the Pacific Division after Los Angeles lost to Winnipeg 2-1. The Knights have 27 points to the Kings’ 26.
“It’s always better when you’re winning,” said William Karlsson, who scored his career-high 10th goal of the season to put the Knights ahead 4-2 with two minutes to play. “We believe we’re a good team.