ANAHEIM — It was a new season for the Ducks and that brought the rarest of novelties to Honda Center on Tuesday night: a game that was won by the power play.

The Ducks bested the Pittsburgh Penguins, 4-3, scoring their first goal and their final one with the extra man to win their first home game of the campaign – their 10th consecutive win in a home opener.

Trade acquisition Chris Kreider bookended the scoring with a pair of man-advantage markers and also had the lone assist on Drew Helleson’s goal. Cutter Gauthier added a goal and Leo Carlsson chipped in two assists. Lukáš Dostál earned his first victory of 2025-26, making 25 saves.

Justin Brazeau, former Duck Rickard Rakell and Anthony Mantha scored for Pittsburgh. Sidney Crosby and Ryan Shea each contributed two assists. Tristan Jar

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