Vegas Golden Knights at Anaheim Ducks
NHL game between the Vegas Golden Knights and the Anaheim Ducks on May 08, 2026. Final score: Vegas Golden Knights 6, Anaheim Ducks 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | May 08, 2026 |
| Venue | Honda Center |
| Series | R2 Game 3: VGK 2-1 ANA |
| Vegas Golden Knights score | 6 |
| Anaheim Ducks score | 2 |
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 | Shea Theodore | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 21:20 | 0.62 | 3.48 |
| 2nd | Mitch Marner | R | 3 | 1 | 5 | 23:07 | 1.04 | 3.48 |
| 3rd | Brayden McNabb | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 19:31 | 0.09 | 2.89 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Vegas Golden Knights–Anaheim Ducks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 01:06 | VGK | Shea Theodore | Jack Eichel, Mark Stone | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 12:13 | VGK | Brayden McNabb | Mitch Marner | 5v4 | 2–0 |
| 1st 19:55 | VGK | Mitch Marner | Pavel Dorofeyev, Colton Sissons | 4v5 | 3–0 |
| 2nd 09:19 | VGK | Mitch Marner | Shea Theodore, Brett Howden | 5v5 | 4–0 |
| 2nd 17:56 | VGK | Mitch Marner | William Karlsson, Ivan Barbashev | 5v5 | 5–0 |
| 3rd 06:30 | ANA | Beckett Sennecke | Alex Killorn, Mikael Granlund | 5v5 | 5–1 |
| 3rd 15:09 | ANA | Chris Kreider | Troy Terry, Leo Carlsson | 5v5 | 5–2 |
| 3rd 18:04 | VGK | Brett Howden | — | 6v5 | 6–2 |
Team Comparison
| Vegas Golden Knights | Anaheim Ducks | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 6 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 28 | 33 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 5.43 | 0.80 |
| High-danger shots | 15 | 13 |
| Corsi % | 40.0% | 60.0% |
| Power play | 0/0 | 0/0 |
| Faceoff % | 56.9% | 43.1% |
| Hits | 22 | 51 |
| Blocks | 20 | 6 |
| Giveaways | 14 | 8 |
| Takeaways | 8 | 4 |
Vegas Golden Knights Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shea Theodore | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 21:20 | 0.62 | 3.48 |
| Mitch Marner | R | 3 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 23:07 | 1.04 | 3.48 |
| Brayden McNabb | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 19:31 | 0.09 | 2.89 |
| Colton Sissons | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 16:52 | 0.46 | 2.66 |
| Cole Smith | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:06 | 0.13 | 1.76 |
| Nic Dowd | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:42 | 0.20 | 1.64 |
| Pavel Dorofeyev | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:45 | 0.65 | 1.57 |
| Jack Eichel | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 20:59 | 0.31 | 1.54 |
| Ivan Barbashev | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16:31 | 0.64 | 1.48 |
| Noah Hanifin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:53 | 0.00 | 1.46 |
| Brett Howden | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 17:37 | 0.48 | 1.41 |
| Rasmus Andersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:16 | 0.01 | 1.21 |
| William Karlsson | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:20 | 0.36 | 1.11 |
| Ben Hutton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:33 | 0.01 | 0.60 |
| Dylan Coghlan | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:17 | 0.07 | 0.58 |
| Mark Stone | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4:24 | 0.00 | 0.56 |
| Tomas Hertl | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:23 | 0.31 | 0.48 |
| Keegan Kolesar | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:24 | 0.05 | 0.13 |
Anaheim Ducks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Kreider | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 17:09 | 0.15 | 0.76 |
| Mikael Granlund | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15:55 | 0.04 | 0.34 |
| Leo Carlsson | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 18:34 | 0.04 | 0.27 |
| Troy Terry | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18:34 | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Tim Washe | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:58 | 0.00 | 0.12 |
| Jackson LaCombe | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:49 | 0.01 | -0.00 |
| Alex Killorn | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 16:36 | 0.05 | -0.02 |
| Ross Johnston | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:28 | 0.02 | -0.20 |
| Jansen Harkins | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 11:48 | 0.00 | -0.22 |
| Beckett Sennecke | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 15:34 | 0.27 | -0.40 |
| Jacob Trouba | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 23:09 | 0.01 | -0.49 |
| Cutter Gauthier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:49 | 0.02 | -0.54 |
| John Carlson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 21:02 | 0.01 | -0.75 |
| Jeffrey Viel | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:01 | 0.02 | -1.13 |
| Ryan Poehling | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:06 | 0.00 | -1.27 |
| Pavel Mintyukov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:20 | 0.01 | -1.27 |
| Tyson Hinds | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:35 | 0.01 | -2.02 |
| Drew Helleson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:18 | 0.00 | -2.14 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Hart | Vegas Golden Knights | 31 | 33 | 93.9% | -1.20 | W |
| Ville Husso | Anaheim Ducks | 17 | 19 | 89.5% | 1.33 | |
| Lukas Dostal | Anaheim Ducks | 5 | 8 | 62.5% | -1.38 | L |
Analysis
The Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Anaheim Ducks 6–2 on May 08, 2026, a decisive 4-goal win.
Anaheim Ducks generated 0.8 expected goals to Vegas Golden Knights's 5.43 — the run of play matched the result, with Vegas Golden Knights earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Shea Theodore led all skaters with a Game Score of 3.48 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 2 shots on goal.
Ville Husso stopped 17 of 19, worth 1.33 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Vegas Golden Knights vs Anaheim Ducks game?
The Vegas Golden Knights beat the Anaheim Ducks 6–2 on May 08, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Vegas Golden Knights 6, Anaheim Ducks 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Shea Theodore led all skaters at 3.48, on 1G, 1A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Anaheim Ducks generated 0.8 expected goals and Vegas Golden Knights generated 5.43, so Vegas Golden Knights created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Vegas Golden Knights put 28 shots on goal and Anaheim Ducks put 33. High-danger chances went 15 to 13.