Venue: T‑Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada
Puck Drop: 7:30 p.m. PT / 10:30 p.m. ET
Series: Western Conference Quarterfinals — Tied 2–2
Injury Report
Vegas Golden Knights
- Jack Eichel — Probable (upper‑body soreness; expected to play)
- Mark Stone — Healthy
- Alex Pietrangelo — Out (lower‑body)
- Shea Theodore — Probable (illness)
- Logan Thompson — Healthy
Vegas remains without Pietrangelo, which has forced heavier minutes on Theodore and Martinez. Their forward group is fully available.
Anaheim Ducks
- Mason McTavish — Probable (ankle; expected to play)
- Leo Carlsson — Healthy
- Troy Terry — Out (upper‑body)
- Pavel Mintyukov — Out (knee)
- Lukas Dostal — Healthy
Anaheim’s young core is intact, but losing Terry and Mintyukov hurts both scoring depth and puck‑moving ability.
Team Records & Series Context
- Anaheim Ducks: 2–2 in series
- Vegas Golden Knights: 2–2 in series
- Home/Road: ANA 1–1 on road this series; VGK 1–1 at home
- Series Summary:
- Game 1: Vegas win
- Game 2: Anaheim win
- Game 3: Anaheim win
- Game 4: Vegas win Momentum has swung back and forth, with both teams winning once in each building. Vegas dominated Game 4 physically, while Anaheim controlled Game 3 with speed and transition play.
Recent Team Form
Anaheim Ducks
- Last 5 overall: L–W–W–L–W
- Goals For: 12
- Goals Against: 13
- Trend: Anaheim’s offense has been opportunistic, but defensive zone coverage remains inconsistent. Dostal has been excellent in high‑danger situations.
Vegas Golden Knights
- Last 5 overall: W–L–L–W–W
- Goals For: 14
- Goals Against: 10
- Trend: Vegas has rediscovered its forecheck and physical identity. Their top six has generated sustained pressure, and Thompson has stabilized in net.
Key Player Matchups
1. Jack Eichel (VGK) vs. Cam Fowler (ANA)
Eichel’s puck control and zone entries have been a problem for Anaheim. Fowler must limit his space and avoid mismatches off the rush.
2. Mason McTavish (ANA) vs. Brayden McNabb (VGK)
McTavish’s strength and net‑front presence are Anaheim’s best chance at generating offense. McNabb’s physicality will be key to clearing the crease.
3. Leo Carlsson (ANA) vs. William Karlsson (VGK)
Carlsson’s creativity vs. Karlsson’s elite two‑way game is a pivotal matchup. If Carlsson wins this battle, Anaheim’s depth scoring improves dramatically.
4. Goaltending: Dostal (ANA) vs. Thompson (VGK)
Both goalies have been strong, but Thompson has the edge in rebound control. Dostal has faced more high‑danger shots and kept Anaheim in games.
Series History
- 2025–26 Regular Season: Vegas won 3–1
- Playoff History: First postseason meeting
- Trend: Vegas has historically dominated Anaheim at home, but the Ducks have shown no fear in this series.
Betting Trends
Anaheim Ducks
- 3–2 in last 5 playoff games
- Overs in 3 of last 5
- 1–4 in last 5 road playoff games vs. Vegas
Vegas Golden Knights
- 4–2 in last 6 playoff games
- Unders in 4 of last 6
- 6–2 in last 8 home playoff games
Series Trends
- Home team is 2–2
- Last 3 games have been decided by 2 goals or fewer
- Vegas averaging 3.5 goals at home this series
- Anaheim averaging 2.5 goals on the road this series
Game Odds
Anaheim Ducks 6.5
Vegas Golden Knights – 155
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, May 11, 2026
