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Golden Knights vs. Ducks: Playoff Showdown Begins
5 May
Summary
- Vegas Golden Knights and Anaheim Ducks face off in Game 1.
- The playoff game is scheduled for May 4, 2026, at 9:30 p.m. ET.
- Several key players are listed as out or day-to-day due to injuries.

The Vegas Golden Knights and Anaheim Ducks are scheduled to initiate their NHL Playoffs Second Round series with Game 1 on May 4, 2026. The puck drops at 9:30 p.m. Eastern Time from T-Mobile Arena, with the game broadcast live on ESPN and available for streaming on Fubo.
Both teams are navigating injury concerns heading into this crucial matchup. The Golden Knights will be without William Karlsson due to a lower-body injury. The Ducks have Jansen Harkins out with a hand injury, while Ross Johnston and Radko Gudas are day-to-day with lower-body ailments. Petr Mrazek is out for the season with a lower-body injury.
Notable statistics highlight individual player performances this season. Jack Eichel has contributed 90 points for the Golden Knights. For the Ducks, Cutter Gauthier has recorded 69 points, and goaltender Lukas Dostal has a .888 save percentage.