Game 6: Ducks vs Golden Knights

Anaheim (2-3) vs Vegas (3-2)

Time: 6:30 PM

TV: TNT

Anaheim Outlook

The Ducks scored first, the Golden Knights responded in the first period of Game 5. The teams were tied until early in the third when Vegas scored to take a 2-1 lead. Olen Zellweger scored late in the third period to tie the game and force overtime. Vegas then scored the game winner in the extra session.

Anaheim now faces an elimination game at home in Game 6. They need to get off to a good start in the first period. They also need to improve their transition game when exiting their own zone.

By The Numbers:

Goals For: 3.45
Goals Against: 3.36
Power Play: 33.3%
Penalty Kill: 70.4%

Corsi For %
Even Strength: 54.26%
Overall: 55.46%

Fenwick For %
Even Strength: 53.74%
Overall: 54.21%

Team Injuries/News:

Radko Gudas (lower-body injury) hasn’t played since Game 1 against Edmonton. He has been skating with the team.

Ryan Poehling was knocked out of the last game after a late hit by Brayden McNabb. Poehling won’t play tonight and it’s unclear when he will be able to return.

Drew Helleson has been out and is listed as day-to-day.

Projected Lineup

Offense:
Chris Kreider – Leo Carlsson – Troy Terry
Alex Killorn – Mikael Granlund – Beckett Sennecke
Mason McTavish – Tim Washe – Cutter Gauthier
Ross Johnston – Jansen Harkins – Jeffrey Viel

Defense:
Jackson LaCombe – Jacob Trouba
Pavel Mintyukov – John Carlson
Olen Zellweger – Ian Moore

In Net:
Lukas Dostal 6-5 GAA 3.36 SV% .878 (Unconfirmed)

Get Your Fowl Towel Today!

Vegas Golden Knights

The Golden Knights got behind early, but tied up the game in the first period. They took the lead early in the third period, but Anaheim tied it up in the final minutes. Vegas then scored in overtime to pull out the win.

Vegas will be without Brayden McNabb. He put a big hit on Ryan Poehling in the last game, which knocked him out of the game. McNabb was suspended one game as a result of the hit.

By The Numbers:

Goals For: 3.55
Goals Against: 2.73
Power Play: 24.2%
Penalty Kill: 87.9%

Corsi For %
Even Strength: 49.07%
Overall: 48.23%

Fenwick For %
Even Strength: 49.62%
Overall: 49.11%

Projected Lineup

Offense
Ivan Barbashev – Jack Eichel – Pavel Dorofeyev
Brett Howden – William Karlsson  Mitch Marner
Brandon Saad – Tomas Hertl – Keegan Kolesar
Cole Smith – Nic Dowd – Colton Sissons

Defense
Kaedan Korczak – Shea Theodore
Noah Hanifin – Rasmus Andersson
Ben Hutton – Dylan Coghlan

In Net:
Carter Hart 7-4 GAA 2.49 SV% .912 (Unconfirmed)

Listen to our hockey podcast by clicking below or visiting us at Apple Podcasts, Rumble, Spreaker, or YouTube.

Support us by becoming a DucksNPucks patron! Members can win game tickets, Ducks gear, and more!

Want to start your sports media career? Then Join The Puck Network!

DucksNPucks is part of The Puck Network, which covers the entire NHL. There are openings to cover your favorite team(s) and earn school credits! If you are interested, then apply by filling out the form here: Join Our Team. What are you waiting for? Start your sports media career TODAY!

May 14th, 2026