Anaheim Ducks at Vegas Golden Knights
NHL game between the Anaheim Ducks and the Vegas Golden Knights on May 06, 2026. Final score: Anaheim Ducks 3, Vegas Golden Knights 1.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | May 06, 2026 |
| Venue | T-Mobile Arena |
| Series | R2 Game 2: VGK 1-1 ANA |
| Anaheim Ducks score | 3 |
| Vegas Golden Knights score | 1 |
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 | Jansen Harkins | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 9:44 | 0.42 | 1.28 |
| 2nd | Beckett Sennecke | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 11:03 | 0.27 | 1.21 |
| 3rd | Jeffrey Viel | L | 0 | 1 | 0 | 9:15 | 0.00 | 1.07 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Anaheim Ducks–Vegas Golden Knights) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 11:23 | ANA | Beckett Sennecke | Jeffrey Viel, Ryan Poehling | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 3rd 06:36 | ANA | Leo Carlsson | Troy Terry, Chris Kreider | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 3rd 16:30 | ANA | Jansen Harkins | — | 6v5 | 3–0 |
| 3rd 19:54 | VGK | Mark Stone | Jack Eichel, Shea Theodore | 5v4 | 3–1 |
Team Comparison
| Anaheim Ducks | Vegas Golden Knights | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 1 |
| Shots on goal | 28 | 24 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.63 | 1.90 |
| High-danger shots | 23 | 14 |
| Corsi % | 56.6% | 43.4% |
| Power play | 0/0 | 0/0 |
| Faceoff % | 36.8% | 63.2% |
| Hits | 37 | 39 |
| Blocks | 13 | 20 |
| Giveaways | 15 | 17 |
| Takeaways | 2 | 2 |
Anaheim Ducks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jansen Harkins | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 9:44 | 0.42 | 1.28 |
| Beckett Sennecke | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 11:03 | 0.27 | 1.21 |
| Jeffrey Viel | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 9:15 | 0.00 | 1.07 |
| Ryan Poehling | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14:14 | 0.00 | 0.99 |
| John Carlson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 24:53 | 0.04 | 0.80 |
| Leo Carlsson | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 21:03 | 0.60 | 0.73 |
| Troy Terry | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 20:18 | 0.29 | 0.72 |
| Jacob Trouba | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:18 | 0.65 | 0.71 |
| Chris Kreider | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:46 | 0.21 | 0.65 |
| Alex Killorn | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:27 | 0.12 | 0.57 |
| Mikael Granlund | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:07 | 0.12 | 0.55 |
| Pavel Mintyukov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:55 | 0.15 | 0.47 |
| Cutter Gauthier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 16:42 | 0.40 | 0.47 |
| Jackson LaCombe | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:23 | 0.06 | 0.41 |
| Tyson Hinds | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:31 | 0.05 | 0.37 |
| Ross Johnston | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8:50 | 0.19 | 0.35 |
| Drew Helleson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:27 | 0.07 | 0.30 |
| Tim Washe | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:55 | 0.00 | 0.23 |
Vegas Golden Knights Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Stone | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 17:35 | 0.04 | 1.03 |
| Jack Eichel | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:05 | 0.30 | 0.51 |
| Brett Howden | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:05 | 0.21 | 0.43 |
| Ivan Barbashev | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 17:33 | 0.38 | 0.08 |
| Kaedan Korczak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:31 | 0.00 | 0.07 |
| Ben Hutton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:03 | 0.01 | 0.02 |
| Mitch Marner | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:31 | 0.06 | -0.01 |
| Colton Sissons | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:18 | 0.27 | -0.04 |
| Noah Hanifin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:22 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| William Karlsson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:19 | 0.06 | -0.08 |
| Tomas Hertl | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:52 | 0.23 | -0.09 |
| Rasmus Andersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 24:41 | 0.10 | -0.13 |
| Keegan Kolesar | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:57 | 0.00 | -0.15 |
| Cole Smith | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:48 | 0.00 | -0.30 |
| Shea Theodore | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 24:09 | 0.04 | -0.38 |
| Pavel Dorofeyev | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:20 | 0.04 | -0.45 |
| Nic Dowd | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:50 | 0.01 | -0.49 |
| Brayden McNabb | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:25 | 0.13 | -0.56 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lukas Dostal | Anaheim Ducks | 21 | 22 | 95.8% | 0.90 | W |
| Carter Hart | Vegas Golden Knights | 25 | 27 | 92.6% | 0.61 | L |
Analysis
The Anaheim Ducks defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 3–1 on May 06, 2026.
Vegas Golden Knights generated 1.9 expected goals to Anaheim Ducks's 3.63 — the run of play matched the result, with Anaheim Ducks earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Jansen Harkins led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.28 on 1 goal, 1 shots on goal.
Lukas Dostal stopped 21 of 22, worth 0.9 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Anaheim Ducks vs Vegas Golden Knights game?
The Anaheim Ducks beat the Vegas Golden Knights 3–1 on May 06, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Anaheim Ducks 3, Vegas Golden Knights 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Jansen Harkins led all skaters at 1.28, on 1G, 0A and 1 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Vegas Golden Knights generated 1.9 expected goals and Anaheim Ducks generated 3.63, so Anaheim Ducks created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Anaheim Ducks put 28 shots on goal and Vegas Golden Knights put 24. High-danger chances went 23 to 14.