Anderson (7 points) leads Atlas past Chaos in PLL season opener

Levi Anderson scored a game-high seven points, including a pair of 2-point goals, to lead the defending champion New York Atlas to a 16-12 victory over the host Carolina Chaos in the PLL season opener for both teams on Friday night at Zions Bank Stadium in Herriman, Utah. The Atlas (1-0) received a balanced offensive effort to support Anderson's performance.

Bryan Costabile tallied six points on four 1-point goals and a 2-point goal. Xander Dickson recorded a hat trick with three goals, while Connor Shellenberger had a team-high three assists.

Liam Entenmann stopped 18 shots. Brendan Nichtern recorded three points on two goals and an assist for the Chaos (0-1).

Jackson Eicher, Chris Aslanian and Ross Scott each found the back of the net twice. Goaltender Austin Kaut made 15 saves.