“Doesn't look like it's his first game as an 18-year-old,” Terry said. The Ducks are impressed by Carlsson, who already stands out after earning an immediate NHL opportunity with strong play in training camp. Terry had a goal and an assist, and Gibson stopped 21 shots. “The first two shifts, I was a little bit nervous, a lot of tension,” Carlsson said. Carlsson's play improved as the game went on, and the cheers became a standing ovation when he confidently fired home his first goal on the rush off Troy Terry's pass. Joe Pavelski had a goal and an assist for the Stars, and Mika Heiskanen got credit for the tiebreaking goal with 13:13 to play when Ducks defenseman Cam Fowler kicked a centering pass under goalie John Gibson.Ĭarlsson, the 18-year-old Swede picked second overall by Anaheim in June, hit the ice to cheers from a Honda Center crowd eager for the start of a new era after five straight non-playoff seasons. (AP) - Leo Carlsson scored in the third period while making an impressive NHL debut in the Anaheim Ducks' 3-2 loss to the Dallas Stars on Thursday night.
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