Anaheim Ducks at Vegas Golden Knights
NHL game between the Anaheim Ducks and the Vegas Golden Knights on May 04, 2026. Final score: Anaheim Ducks 1, Vegas Golden Knights 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | May 04, 2026 |
| Venue | T-Mobile Arena |
| Series | R2 Game 1: VGK 1-0 ANA |
| Anaheim Ducks score | 1 |
| Vegas Golden Knights score | 3 |
Shot charts, expected goals (xG), Game Score and advanced box scores for this game are available on Hockey Alchemy.
Three Stars by Game Score
Ranked by Game Score, which rolls goals, assists, shot quality, play-driving and penalties into one number — so the best player is chosen by the box score, not by a vote.
| Player | Pos | G | A | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Mitch Marner | R | 1 | 1 | 3 | 18:12 | 0.95 | 1.47 |
| 2nd | Pavel Dorofeyev | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 14:10 | 0.11 | 1.14 |
| 3rd | Ivan Barbashev | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 16:04 | 0.34 | 1.14 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Anaheim Ducks–Vegas Golden Knights) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 03:14 | VGK | Brett Howden | Mitch Marner, Rasmus Andersson | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 3rd 13:57 | ANA | Mikael Granlund | Jackson LaCombe, John Carlson | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 3rd 15:02 | VGK | Ivan Barbashev | Pavel Dorofeyev | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 3rd 19:54 | VGK | Mitch Marner | — | 5v6 | 1–3 |
Team Comparison
| Anaheim Ducks | Vegas Golden Knights | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 34 | 22 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.16 | 3.34 |
| High-danger shots | 14 | 16 |
| Corsi % | 57.0% | 43.0% |
| Power play | 0/0 | 0/0 |
| Faceoff % | 50.9% | 49.1% |
| Hits | 37 | 26 |
| Blocks | 10 | 16 |
| Giveaways | 17 | 23 |
| Takeaways | 2 | 8 |
Anaheim Ducks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Carlson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 24:43 | 0.03 | 0.84 |
| Mikael Granlund | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 22:17 | 0.25 | 0.44 |
| Chris Kreider | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:31 | 0.15 | 0.39 |
| Leo Carlsson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 21:03 | 0.52 | 0.35 |
| Troy Terry | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 20:54 | 0.22 | 0.34 |
| Jackson LaCombe | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 28:07 | 0.07 | 0.32 |
| Cutter Gauthier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:04 | 0.19 | 0.24 |
| Jeffrey Viel | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:06 | 0.06 | 0.22 |
| Tim Washe | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:15 | 0.05 | 0.22 |
| Mason McTavish | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9:09 | 0.03 | 0.12 |
| Jacob Trouba | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 22:08 | 0.05 | 0.07 |
| Pavel Mintyukov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:49 | 0.09 | 0.05 |
| Ian Moore | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 9:51 | 0.06 | -0.00 |
| Ryan Poehling | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9:38 | 0.17 | -0.05 |
| Tyson Hinds | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:45 | 0.01 | -0.15 |
| Drew Helleson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:18 | 0.08 | -0.24 |
| Beckett Sennecke | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:45 | 0.11 | -0.60 |
| Alex Killorn | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:27 | 0.01 | -0.68 |
Vegas Golden Knights Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitch Marner | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 18:12 | 0.95 | 1.47 |
| Pavel Dorofeyev | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:10 | 0.11 | 1.14 |
| Ivan Barbashev | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 16:04 | 0.34 | 1.14 |
| Brett Howden | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 14:45 | 0.44 | 0.95 |
| Brayden McNabb | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 25:09 | 0.03 | 0.91 |
| Kaedan Korczak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:14 | 0.00 | 0.90 |
| Jack Eichel | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:57 | 0.05 | 0.58 |
| Shea Theodore | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 25:48 | 0.03 | 0.35 |
| Tomas Hertl | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 10:04 | 0.19 | 0.29 |
| Ben Hutton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:47 | 0.04 | 0.19 |
| William Karlsson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:09 | 0.06 | 0.14 |
| Keegan Kolesar | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:47 | 0.28 | 0.11 |
| Cole Smith | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:47 | 0.00 | 0.08 |
| Mark Stone | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:25 | 0.62 | 0.02 |
| Rasmus Andersson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21:39 | 0.09 | -0.02 |
| Colton Sissons | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:52 | 0.00 | -0.12 |
| Nic Dowd | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:39 | 0.13 | -0.14 |
| Noah Hanifin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:46 | 0.02 | -0.48 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lukas Dostal | Anaheim Ducks | 19 | 21 | 90.5% | 0.85 | L |
| Carter Hart | Vegas Golden Knights | 33 | 34 | 97.1% | 1.16 | W |
Analysis
The Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Anaheim Ducks 3–1 on May 04, 2026.
Vegas Golden Knights generated 3.34 expected goals to Anaheim Ducks's 2.16 — the run of play matched the result, with Vegas Golden Knights earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Mitch Marner led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.47 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 3 shots on goal.
Carter Hart stopped 33 of 34, worth 1.16 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Anaheim Ducks vs Vegas Golden Knights game?
The Vegas Golden Knights beat the Anaheim Ducks 3–1 on May 04, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Vegas Golden Knights 3, Anaheim Ducks 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Mitch Marner led all skaters at 1.47, on 1G, 1A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Vegas Golden Knights generated 3.34 expected goals and Anaheim Ducks generated 2.16, so Vegas Golden Knights created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Anaheim Ducks put 34 shots on goal and Vegas Golden Knights put 22. High-danger chances went 14 to 16.