The Vegas Golden Knights (25-15-14) look to snap a recent slide as they visit the Anaheim Ducks (28-23-3) in a Pacific Division clash. Vegas has struggled lately, dropping six of their last seven, while Anaheim rides momentum with seven wins in their last nine. This matchup at Honda Center could feature high-scoring action given both teams’ recent over trends, but Vegas’ road woes (10-10-7 away) face Anaheim’s solid home play (15-8-1). Broadcast on ESPN.
Venue Location
Honda Center
Anaheim, CA
Puk drop is scheduled for 9:30 p.m. ET
Recent Team Forms
Both teams are coming off back-to-backs, with Vegas showing signs of fatigue and Anaheim building confidence at home.
Vegas Golden Knights (3-4-3 in last 10 games, on 1-game losing streak):
The Golden Knights average 3.0 GPG in their last 10, allowing 3.2 GPG (negative margin of -0.2). They’ve shot 9.8% with average penalty killing (78.6%). Recent results:
Jan 30: L 2-3 OT vs CGY (1 G, poor PP)
Jan 28: W 3-2 vs SEA
Jan 26: W 4-3 S/O vs COL
Jan 24: W 5-4 vs NYR
Jan 22: L 2-3 OT vs LAK
Overall, Vegas ranks 20th in GPG (3.0) and 22nd in GA/G (3.1), with a power play at 18.5% (24th).
Anaheim Ducks (7-2-1 in last 10 games, on 2-game win streak):
The Ducks average 3.5 GPG in their last 10, allowing 3.0 GPG (positive margin of +0.5). They’ve shot 11.0% with solid shot volume. Recent results:
Jan 30: W 3-2 S/O vs LAK (2 G, strong defense)
Jan 28: W 4-3 vs DAL
Jan 26: W 5-2 vs BUF
Jan 24: L 2-4 vs something
Jan 22: W 4-3 vs NYR
Overall, Anaheim ranks 15th in GPG (3.2) and 18th in GA/G (3.0), with a power play at 20.1% (20th).
Injury Report
Vegas Golden Knights:
Adin Hill (G): Questionable – Lower Body
William Karlsson (C): Out – Upper Body (IR)
Tomas Hertl (C): Out – Knee (season-ending surgery)
Anaheim Ducks:
John Gibson (G): Questionable – Groin
Trevor Zegras (C): Out – Knee (IR)
Pavel Mintyukov (D): Out – Shoulder
Key
Player Matchups
Injuries thin both rosters, shifting focus to top lines and special teams. Anaheim’s speed could exploit Vegas’ recent defensive lapses.
Jack Eichel (VGK) vs. Mason McTavish (ANA): Eichel (0.92 PPG, strong playmaking) leads Vegas’ offense; McTavish (emerging center, 0.78 PPG) must win faceoffs (52% win rate) to control pace.
Mark Stone (VGK) vs. Frank Vatrano (ANA): Stone (captain, 0.85 PPG) thrives in transitions; Vatrano (sniper, 0.82 PPG) anchors Anaheim’s PP (20.1%).
Shea Theodore (VGK) vs. Cam Fowler (ANA): Theodore (blue-line offense, 0.68 PPG) quarterbacks the PP; Fowler (veteran D, 0.55 PPG) logs heavy minutes against top lines.
Logan Thompson (VGK) vs. Lukas Dostal (ANA): Thompson (2.65 GAA, .910 SV%) likely starts for Vegas; Dostal (2.78 GAA, .905 SV%) has been solid in Gibson’s absence.
Anaheim’s bench, led by Troy Terry, could overwhelm Vegas’ depleted forwards.
Series History
The Golden Knights hold a 15-8-2 all-time edge over the Ducks. In recent matchups, Vegas averages 3.8 GPG while Anaheim scores 3.0 GPG. Recent games:
Nov 22, 2025: Golden Knights 4-3 Ducks (VGK won at ANA)
Feb 1, 2026: This game
Historical note: Vegas has won 7 of the last 10, including 4 straight road wins in Anaheim.
Betting Trends
Vegas is 23-30 ATS this season (10-17 ATS on road), while Anaheim is 28-26 ATS (15-9 ATS at home). The Golden Knights’ games hit the over 52% of the time (28/54), and combined, these teams average 6.2 GPG (under the total by 0.3). However, recent trends favor overs—Vegas 6-4 O/U last 10; Anaheim 4-1 O/U in last 5 home games. Anaheim is 3-2 ATS in last 5; the over is 4-1 in Ducks’ last 5.
Game Odds
Vegas Golden Knights – 125
Anaheim Ducks 6.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, January 31, 2026
