- Matchup: Vegas Golden Knights vs Anaheim Ducks
- Date: Sunday, February 1, 2026
- Venue: Honda Center, Anaheim, CA
- Broadcast: Victory+
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This Sunday, the Vegas Golden Knights (25-14-14) travel to the Honda Center, set to challenge the Anaheim Ducks (28-23-3).
The Golden Knights recently ended their last match in a thrilling 4-4 tie against the Stars. In that game, Vegas spent 4 minutes in the penalty box and had 1 power play opportunity which they couldn’t capitalize on. With 21 shots on goal, they managed to score 4 times, showcasing a strong offensive display.
This season, the Golden Knights’ opponents have had a total of 124 power play chances (ranking 32nd in the NHL), converting 23 times. Vegas has faced 1,316 shots against them, boasting a save percentage of .876. The Knights have logged 1,531 shots, achieving an 11.5% shooting accuracy. While even-strength play has seen them concede 140 goals versus their 136 scored, on the power play, they have generated 40 goals from 158 chances, yielding a conversion rate of 25.32%. Currently, they sit with 64 points and a points percentage of .604. Offensively, they’ve amassed 176 goals (ranked 9th in the league) while allowing 163 goals against.
For this matchup, Akira Schmid will take on the goaltending responsibilities. Throughout his career, Schmid has achieved 26 quality starts, with a quality start percentage of .441. His career save percentage stands at .900, with 2,609 minutes played. He has faced 1,698 shots, successfully saving 1,528. Over his career, Schmid has conceded 170 goals, averaging 2.88 goals against per game, with a record of 31-23-10 from 59 games started.
In their latest outing, Anaheim faced the Canucks but suffered a 2-0 loss despite having 3 power play opportunities and failing to score on 33 shots attempted.
This season, the Anaheim Ducks have notched up 171 goals, earning 59 points with a .546 points percentage. They have allowed a total of 190 goals, with 151 occurring at even strength and 39 while shorthanded. The Ducks have netted 142 goals at even strength and 29 on the power play (21st in the NHL), from 163 power play opportunities for a conversion rate of 17.79%. With 1,632 total shots taken (ranking 3rd in the NHL), their shooting percentage is 10.48%, while they have allowed opponents to take 1,556 shots. Their penalty kill stands at 77.84% against 176 power play chances, with a current save percentage of 87.8%.
In goal for the Ducks will be Lukas Dostal. He holds a career record of 61-71-15 across 157 games, with a career quality start percentage of 54.2% and 77 quality starts. Dostal has made 4,232 saves from 4,697 shots faced, achieving a .901 save percentage. On average, he has allowed 3.27 goals per game, contributing to a total of 465 goals against him. Dostal has started in 142 games and played 6,499 minutes overall.
Which team will triumph tonight in this NHL clash against the spread or moneyline?
Expert Prediction: Choose Vegas
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