Anaheim Ducks (43-33-6) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (39-26-17) May 4, 2026 9:30 pm EDT The Line: Vegas Golden Knights -166 / Anaheim Ducks 140; Over/Under: 6.5 (Get latest betting odds)
In this article we will formulate a Golden Knights vs Ducks prediction for this NHL game on Monday, May 4th at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL playoff matchup.
The Vegas Golden Knights come into this series after they defeated the Mammoth in six games by scores of 4-2, 2-3, 2-4, 5-4, 5-4, and 5-1. In game six, Vegas had their lead cut to 2-1 in the third period, but they scored the last three goals to put the game away. The Golden Knights outshot Utah by a total of 26-23, won 61.1% of the face-offs, and went 1-2 on the power play in the game. Vegas got goals from Howden, Marner (2), Sissons, and Smith, while Hart stopped 22 out of 23 shots, which was a .957 save percentage.
Prior to that series, Vegas defeated the Kraken by a score of 4-1 and the Jets by a score of 6-2. The Golden Knights have won seven of their last nine games and they finished first in the Pacific standings with 95 points. Vegas scored 3.22 goals per game and they allowed 2.95 goals against per game, while also going 24.6% on the power play and 81.4% on the penalty kill this season. Jack Eichel has led the Golden Knights with one goal and eight assists, while Mitch Marner has added two goals and five assists in the playoffs. The projected starting goalie for Vegas is Carter Hart, who is 4-2 with a 2.72 goals against average and an .898 save percentage this postseason.
The Anaheim Ducks come into this series after they defeated the Oilers in six games by scores of 3-4, 6-4, 7-4, 4-3, 1-4, and 5-2. In game six, Anaheim had their lead cut to 2-1 in the first period, but they scored three of the last four goals to seal the win. The Ducks outshot Edmonton by a total of 31-27, won 53.3% of the face-offs, and went 1-2 on the power play in the game. Anaheim got goals from Carlsson, Gauthier, Kreider, Poehling, and Terry, while Dostal stopped 25 out of 27 shots, which was a .926 save percentage.
Prior to that series, Anaheim defeated the Predators by a score of 5-4, but lost to the Wild by a score of 3-2 before that. The Ducks have won five of their last seven games and they finished third in the Pacific standings with 92 points. Anaheim scored 3.23 goals per game and they allowed 3.51 goals against per game, while also going 18.6% on the power play and 76.4% on the penalty kill this season. Jackson LaCombe has led the Ducks with one goal and eight assists, while Leo Carlsson has added three goals and five assists in the playoffs. The projected starting goalie for Anaheim is Lukas Dostal, who is 4-2 with a 3.87 goals against average and an .874 save percentage this postseason.
Vegas comes into this matchup on a three game winning streak and they have scored five goals in each of those three wins. The Golden Knights were 20-12-9 at home this year, while the Ducks were 19-20-2 on the road. Anaheim played very well offensively against Edmonton in their first round series, but their defense leaves a lot to be desired. Both teams played in higher scoring games in the first round and with Anaheim struggling on defense, I see it being the same here. Take the over in this one, as Anaheim continues to play a wide open style.