Venue: Honda Center — Anaheim, California
Puck Drop: 7:00 PM PT / 10:00 PM ET
Series: Vegas leads 2–1 (Best‑of‑7)
Broadcast: ESPN / Sportsnet / Bally Sports West / KnightTime+
VENUE CONTEXT — HONDA CENTER
- Ducks are 4–2 at home this postseason
- Vegas has won five of their last seven road playoff games
- Anaheim’s crowd has been a major factor in early‑game momentum
Impact: Anaheim tends to start fast at home, but Vegas’ veteran core has consistently weathered early surges.
INJURY REPORT
Vegas Golden Knights
- Jack Eichel — Healthy
- Mark Stone — Healthy
- Shea Theodore — Day‑to‑Day (upper‑body)
- Logan Thompson — Healthy
Impact: Theodore’s status is critical — Vegas’ breakout and power‑play efficiency drop significantly without him.
Anaheim Ducks
- Leo Carlsson — Healthy
- Troy Terry — Day‑to‑Day (lower‑body)
- Mason McTavish — Healthy
- Lukas Dostal — Healthy
Impact: Terry’s availability affects Anaheim’s top‑six scoring and transition game. Dostal has been excellent despite heavy shot volume.
TEAM RECORDS & SERIES SNAPSHOT
Vegas Golden Knights (2–1)
- Regular Season: 46–28–8
- Playoffs: 6–3 overall
- Goal Differential in Series: +4
Anaheim Ducks (1–2)
- Regular Season: 42–34–6
- Playoffs: 5–6 overall
- Goal Differential in Series: -4
Trend: Vegas has controlled the pace and physicality, while Anaheim has relied on counterattacks and goaltending.
RECENT TEAM FORM
Vegas Golden Knights
- Eichel averaging 1.22 PPG this postseason
- Stone driving possession and forecheck pressure
- Vegas averaging 3.3 goals per game in playoffs
- Penalty kill at 86%
- Defensive structure tightening after Game 1 lapses
Anaheim Ducks
- Carlsson emerging as a playoff force
- McTavish generating high‑danger chances
- Ducks averaging 2.9 goals per game in playoffs
- Power play at 21%
- Dostal facing heavy shot volume (33+ per game)
SERIES HISTORY
- Vegas leads series 2–1
- Last 10 meetings (all games): Vegas leads 7–3
- At Honda Center: Vegas has won 4 of last 6
- Ducks’ only win this series came from a strong defensive effort and elite goaltending
Trend: Vegas’ depth and physicality have consistently overwhelmed Anaheim over the past two seasons.
PROJECTED GOALTENDING MATCHUP
VEGAS — Logan Thompson
- Playoff Stats: 2.48 GAA, .918 SV%
- Last 3 Starts: .925 SV%
- Strengths: Calm positioning, excellent rebound control
- Weaknesses: Occasional issues with lateral movement
Matchup Note: Anaheim’s east‑west passing plays will test Thompson’s mobility.
ANAHEIM — Lukas Dostal
- Playoff Stats: 2.92 GAA, .914 SV%
- Last 3 Starts: .918 SV%
- Strengths: Athletic, strong glove hand
- Weaknesses: Can be overwhelmed by sustained pressure
Matchup Note: Vegas’ cycle game and net‑front presence are major challenges for Dostal.
KEY PLAYER MATCHUPS
Jack Eichel (VGK) vs. Leo Carlsson (ANA)
- Eichel’s two‑way dominance vs. Carlsson’s emerging star power
- Eichel has controlled the matchup so far
- Advantage: Vegas
Mark Stone (VGK) vs. Troy Terry (ANA)
- Stone’s elite defensive instincts vs. Terry’s creativity
- If Terry is limited, Anaheim loses a key playmaker
- Advantage: Vegas
Mason McTavish (ANA) vs. Vegas Bottom‑Six
- McTavish has been Anaheim’s most consistent forward
- Vegas’ depth lines have struggled to contain him
- Advantage: Anaheim
BETTING TRENDS
Vegas Golden Knights
- 6–3 in last 9 playoff games
- 5–2 in last 7 road games
- Unders hit in 4 of last 6
- 7–3 in last 10 vs. Anaheim
Anaheim Ducks
- 3–6 in last 9
- Overs hit in 5 of last 7
- 2–5 in last 7 vs. Vegas
- 1–4 in last 5 as home underdog
Series Trends
- Vegas out‑shooting Anaheim 98–79
- Special teams nearly even
- Two of three games decided by 2+ goals
Game Odds
Vegas Golden Knights – 122
Anaheim Ducks 6.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, May 9, 2026
