- Matchup: Vegas Golden Knights vs Anaheim Ducks
- Date: Friday, May 8, 2026
- Venue: Honda Center, Anaheim, CA
- Broadcast: TNT
- Betting Lines: Golden Knights (-112) Ducks (-108)
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On Friday, the Anaheim Ducks (43-33-6) will host the Vegas Golden Knights (39-26-17) at the Honda Center for Game 3 of the Western Conference Semifinals. The series stands even at 1-1. Current moneylines show the Golden Knights at -112 and the Ducks at -108, with an over/under set at 5.5.
The Vegas Golden Knights struggled offensively in their 3-1 defeat to the Ducks in Game 2. They spent 10 minutes in the penalty box and had 4 power play opportunities, converting only once. With only 1 goal from 22 shots on net, their offensive effort fell short in the loss.
This season, the Golden Knights’ opponents have had 204 power play opportunities (ranking 32nd in the league) and scored 38 goals during those chances. Vegas faced a total of 1,999 shots and holds a save percentage of .879. They attempted 2,377 shots, achieving a shooting percentage of 11.1%. At even strength, they have given up 204 goals while scoring 206. With 237 power play chances, they’ve netted 58 goals, translating to a rate of 24.47%. Overall, they accumulated 95 points this season, achieving a points percentage of .579. The Golden Knights have scored 264 goals (ranked 14th) while allowing 242 goals against them.
Carter Hart will be between the pipes for the Golden Knights. In his professional career, Hart has achieved 117 quality starts, with a quality start rate of .496. His save percentage stands at .905 over 12,073 minutes of play, having faced 7,052 shots and secured 6,381 saves. He has allowed 671 goals, averaging 2.84 goals against per game, with a lifetime record of 107-96-32 over 236 starts.
The Anaheim Ducks managed to level the series with their Game 2 victory. They had 5 chances on the power play but failed to convert. The Ducks successfully scored 3 goals out of 28 shots on goal.
For the current season, the Anaheim Ducks have registered 265 goals, earned 92 points, and maintain a points percentage of .561. They have allowed a total of 288 goals, consisting of 227 at even strength and 61 while shorthanded. Anaheim has netted 216 goals at even strength and 49 on the power play (ranking 17th in the league). With 264 power play chances, they hold an 18.56% success rate. The Ducks took 2,526 shots (the 3rd highest in the league) and have a shooting percentage of 10.49%, while their opponents recorded 2,326 shots against them, with a penalty kill percentage of 76.36% during 258 power plays, and a current save percentage of 87.6%.
Lukas Dostal will be the starting goaltender for the Ducks. He has made 4,702 saves out of 5,235 shots faced, achieving a save rate of .898. Dostal’s career record stands at 72-78-17, having participated in 177 games with 162 starts and logging 6,549 minutes. He has a quality start percentage of 53.1%, recording 86 quality starts in his professional career. Opponents are averaging 3.29 goals per game against him, with a total of 533 goals allowed over his tenure.
Who do you think will win this evening’s NHL clash against the spread or on the moneyline?
Prediction: Pick Vegas (-112)
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