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Defending champ Golden Knights to face top-seeded Stars in playoffs after 4-1 loss to Ducks

Defending champ Golden Knights to face top-seeded Stars in playoffs after 4-1 loss to Ducks

Frank Vatrano scored three goals and the Anaheim Ducks finished their season on a high note, defeating the playoff-bound Vegas Golden Knights 4-1 Thursday night. Vegas' three-game winning streak ended and the loss knocked the Golden Knights out of third place in the Pacific Division and into the second Western Conference wild card when Los Angeles earned a point by getting to overtime against Chicago. The defending Stanley Cup champions will face top seed Dallas in the first round beginning Monday night, while the Kings play Edmonton. “Every team that's left standing is a good hockey team,” said Jack Eichel, who scored the lone Knights goal.