May 4, 2026Updated 9:23 pm EDT

The Vegas Golden Knights (39-26-17) host the Anaheim Ducks (43-33-6) at T-Mobile Arena on May 4, 2026, starting at 9:30 p.m. ET on ESPN. The matchup is Game 1 of the NHL Playoffs Second Round.

How to watch Anaheim Ducks vs. Vegas Golden KnightsAnaheim vs. Vegas odds

Odds provided by BetMGM.

Injury reportsGolden Knights

Jeremy Lauzon: Day-To-Day (Undisclosed)

Ducks

Jansen Harkins: Out (Hand),

Ross Johnston: Day-To-Day (Lower Body),

Radko Gudas: Day-To-Day (Lower Body),

Petr Mrazek: Out For Season (Lower Body)

Stats to know
Jack Eichel has totaled 90 points in 74 games (27 goals and 63 assists).
Akira Schmid has conceded 85 goals (2.6 goals-against average) and recorded 706 saves with an .893 save percentage (41st in the league).
In 76 games played this season, Cutter Gauthier has totaled69 points (0.8 per game), with 41 goals and 28 assists).
Lukas Dostal has 1,343 saves while allowing 169 goals (3.1 goals-against average) with an .888 save percentage (49th in the league).

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