Vegas Golden Knights at Anaheim Ducks
NHL game between the Vegas Golden Knights and the Anaheim Ducks on May 14, 2026. Final score: Vegas Golden Knights 5, Anaheim Ducks 1.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | May 14, 2026 |
| Venue | Honda Center |
| Series | R2 Game 6: VGK 4-2 ANA |
| Vegas Golden Knights score | 5 |
| Anaheim Ducks 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 | Shea Theodore | D | 1 | 1 | 1 | 24:38 | 0.05 | 2.56 |
| 2nd | Rasmus Andersson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 26:04 | 0.04 | 2.38 |
| 3rd | Mitch Marner | R | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:11 | 1.12 | 2.13 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Vegas Golden Knights–Anaheim Ducks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 01:02 | VGK | Mitch Marner | William Karlsson, Shea Theodore | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 08:30 | VGK | Brett Howden | Mitch Marner | 5v4 | 2–0 |
| 1st 17:19 | VGK | Shea Theodore | Tomas Hertl | 4v5 | 3–0 |
| 2nd 12:46 | ANA | Mikael Granlund | Troy Terry, Leo Carlsson | 5v4 | 3–1 |
| 3rd 02:52 | VGK | Pavel Dorofeyev | Ivan Barbashev | 5v5 | 4–1 |
| 3rd 13:32 | VGK | Pavel Dorofeyev | Rasmus Andersson, Noah Hanifin | 5v5 | 5–1 |
Team Comparison
| Vegas Golden Knights | Anaheim Ducks | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 5 | 1 |
| Shots on goal | 21 | 32 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 5.49 | 1.10 |
| High-danger shots | 12 | 13 |
| Corsi % | 41.7% | 58.3% |
| Power play | 0/0 | 0/0 |
| Faceoff % | 53.1% | 46.9% |
| Hits | 24 | 30 |
| Blocks | 13 | 11 |
| Giveaways | 17 | 20 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 5 |
Vegas Golden Knights Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shea Theodore | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 24:38 | 0.05 | 2.56 |
| Rasmus Andersson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 26:04 | 0.04 | 2.38 |
| Mitch Marner | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 18:11 | 1.12 | 2.13 |
| Noah Hanifin | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 25:55 | 0.56 | 2.01 |
| Pavel Dorofeyev | R | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 16:43 | 0.38 | 1.73 |
| Dylan Coghlan | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:30 | 0.09 | 1.27 |
| Brett Howden | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 16:13 | 0.59 | 1.25 |
| Ivan Barbashev | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17:01 | 0.00 | 1.15 |
| Keegan Kolesar | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:54 | 0.00 | 1.13 |
| Nic Dowd | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:58 | 0.63 | 1.00 |
| Tomas Hertl | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9:05 | 0.31 | 0.96 |
| William Karlsson | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17:32 | 0.20 | 0.87 |
| Cole Smith | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:44 | 0.00 | 0.71 |
| Colton Sissons | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:26 | 0.18 | 0.42 |
| Brandon Saad | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7:01 | 0.25 | 0.41 |
| Jack Eichel | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 20:25 | 0.36 | 0.41 |
| Kaedan Korczak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:26 | 0.01 | -0.13 |
| Ben Hutton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:27 | 0.02 | -0.26 |
Anaheim Ducks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ross Johnston | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:46 | 0.01 | 0.46 |
| Tim Washe | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:17 | 0.04 | 0.38 |
| Jeffrey Viel | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:35 | 0.16 | 0.17 |
| Mikael Granlund | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 24:09 | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Jansen Harkins | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6:04 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| John Carlson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 23:02 | 0.11 | -0.13 |
| Beckett Sennecke | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 20:03 | 0.08 | -0.32 |
| Leo Carlsson | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16:45 | 0.12 | -0.33 |
| Troy Terry | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 20:27 | 0.26 | -0.44 |
| Pavel Mintyukov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:39 | 0.00 | -0.45 |
| Cutter Gauthier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:34 | 0.01 | -0.60 |
| Mason McTavish | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:20 | 0.00 | -0.63 |
| Jackson LaCombe | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 29:36 | 0.06 | -0.70 |
| Olen Zellweger | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:28 | 0.02 | -0.74 |
| Chris Kreider | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:49 | 0.02 | -0.85 |
| Alex Killorn | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:11 | 0.02 | -0.95 |
| Jacob Trouba | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 22:09 | 0.07 | -1.00 |
| Ian Moore | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:30 | 0.00 | -1.13 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Hart | Vegas Golden Knights | 31 | 32 | 96.9% | 0.10 | W |
| Lukas Dostal | Anaheim Ducks | 16 | 21 | 76.2% | -1.04 | L |
Analysis
The Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Anaheim Ducks 5–1 on May 14, 2026, a decisive 4-goal win.
Anaheim Ducks generated 1.1 expected goals to Vegas Golden Knights's 5.49 — 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 2.56 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 1 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Vegas Golden Knights vs Anaheim Ducks game?
The Vegas Golden Knights beat the Anaheim Ducks 5–1 on May 14, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Vegas Golden Knights 5, Anaheim Ducks 1.
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 2.56, on 1G, 1A and 1 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Anaheim Ducks generated 1.1 expected goals and Vegas Golden Knights generated 5.49, so Vegas Golden Knights created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Vegas Golden Knights put 21 shots on goal and Anaheim Ducks put 32. High-danger chances went 12 to 13.
How did the goaltenders play?
Carter Hart stopped 31 of 32 (0.1 goals saved above expected); Lukas Dostal stopped 16 of 21 (-1.04 goals saved above expected).