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NHL Playoffs: Vegas Golden Knights vs. Anaheim Ducks Picks – Game 1 Betting Preview, Team News, and Predictions (May 4)
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- When: Monday, May 4, 2026. 9:30 PM ET
- Where: T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas
- How to Watch: ESPN+
Vegas Golden Knights vs. Anaheim Ducks Preview
The action in the Stanley Cup Playoffs steps up a gear on May 4, as the second round series between the Vegas Golden Knights and Anaheim Ducks gets underway. Find our picks for the Game 1 in the series here.
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Vegas Golden Knights Stats & Team News
- Overall Record: 39-26-17
- Home Record: 20-12-9
- Road Record: 19-14-8
The Vegas Golden Knights will have home ice advantage for the opening game in their second round series against the Anaheim Ducks. Vegas showed their offensive quality to battle back from 2-1 down in the opening round, eventually beating the Utah Mammoth in six.
The Golden Knights flexed their offensive muscle in the final three games of the series, scoring 15 goals. Brett Howden was a standout player, scoring four goals in six games.
Anaheim Ducks Stats & Team News
- Overall Record: 43-33-6
- Home Record: 24-13-4
- Road Record: 19-20-2
It has been an excellent post-season for the Anaheim Ducks to this point, as they secured victory in their first playoff series since 2017-18 last week. The Ducks were overlooked to progress against the Edmonton Oilers, but a three-game winning streak between Games 2 and 4 put them in complete control.
Their spot in the next round was secured following a 4-2 win in Game 6. Cutter Gauthier and Ryan Poehling both stood out in offensive areas, with each scoring four goals in six appearances.
Vegas Golden Knights vs. Anaheim Ducks Picks
Cases can be made for both teams in this opening game. However, we have been impressed by the offensive quality shown by the Ducks, meaning that they are given the nod to upset the odds in Sin City.
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