- Matchup: Anaheim Ducks vs Vegas Golden Knights
- Date: Wednesday, May 6, 2026
- Venue: T-Mobile Arena, Paradise, NV
- Broadcast: TNT
- Odds/Point Spread: Ducks (+136) Golden Knights (-162)
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The T-Mobile Arena will host an exciting clash as the Vegas Golden Knights (39-26-17) face off against the Anaheim Ducks (43-33-6) on Wednesday for Game 2 of the Western Conference Semifinals. Vegas currently has the series edge, leading 1-0. The betting line for this matchup shows the Ducks at +136 and the Golden Knights at -162, with an over/under set at 6.5.
The Anaheim Ducks faced a setback in Game 1, losing 3-1 to the Golden Knights. In this match, Anaheim accumulated 34 penalty minutes and had 4 power play opportunities but failed to convert. The Ducks struggled offensively, managing only 1 goal from 34 shots.
Opponents have taken 258 power plays against the Ducks (4th in the NHL), scoring 61 times. Anaheim has seen a total of 2,326 shots directed at them, maintaining a save percentage of .876. Meanwhile, they have taken 2,526 shots, converting at a rate of 10.5%. While playing at even strength, they have conceded 227 goals and scored 216. On the power play, the Ducks have been awarded 264 chances, successfully scoring on 49 of those attempts for an 18.56% success rate. Currently, they sit with 92 points, translating to a .561 points percentage, and they have netted 265 goals this season, ranking 13th in the league, while allowing 288.
The Ducks will likely rely on goalie Lukas Dostal. Over his career, Dostal has competed in 177 games, holding a record of 72-78-17 with 162 starts. He has conceded 533 goals, resulting in a goals-against average of 3.29. With 5,235 shots faced, Dostal has achieved 4,702 saves, giving him a save percentage of .898 over 6,549 minutes in net. Throughout his career, he has produced 86 quality starts, reflecting a quality start percentage of .531.
The Golden Knights performed strongly in Game 1, demonstrating their prowess on both ends of the ice. They had 2 opportunities on the power play but did not score. Vegas managed 3 goals from their 22 shots on target.
For the season, the Vegas Golden Knights have tallied 264 goals and accumulated 95 points, boasting a points percentage of .579. They have allowed 242 goals against, with 204 tallied at even strength and 38 while shorthanded. The Knights have recorded 206 even-strength goals and scored 58 on the power play (6th in the league), converting on 24.47% of their 237 power play chances. They’ve taken 2,377 shots (8th in the NHL) with a shooting percentage of 11.11%, while allowing 1,999 shots against. Their penalty kill rate stands at 81.37% against 204 power play opportunities, and they maintain a save percentage of 87.9%.
Carter Hart is expected to guard the net for the Knights, having made 6,381 saves out of 7,052 shots, resulting in a save rate of .905. Hart has a career record of 107-96-32 over 245 games, with 236 of those as a starting goalie, accumulating 12,073 minutes on the ice. His quality start percentage is 49.6%, and he has notched 117 quality starts overall. Throughout his career, he has allowed an average of 2.84 goals per game, with a total of 671 goals against.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NHL matchup, covering the spread or taking the moneyline?
Selection: Go with Anaheim (+136)
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