| Scoring | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANA | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| VGK | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Golden Knights, Second Round Game 1, beat Ducks 3–1 at T-Mobile Arena on May 4, 2026.
The Golden Knights emerged victorious in Game 1 of their Second Round playoff series against the Ducks, winning 3-1. This result puts the Golden Knights ahead in the best-of-seven series, with the series record now standing at 1-0 in favor of Las Vegas.
The pivotal moment in this matchup came in the third period. After a tightly contested battle with the score tied at 1-1, the Golden Knights took control with a goal from Ivan Barbashev at 15:02. Assisted by Pavel Dorofeyev, this goal shifted the momentum back towards Las Vegas. Just before the final buzzer, Mitchell Marner sealed the victory with an insurance goal just seconds before the end of the game.
The Ducks, who had initially tied the game with Mikael Granlund’s goal at 13:57, were unable to build on that momentum. The late flurry from the Golden Knights ultimately defined the game's outcome.
Brett Howden kicked off the scoring for the Golden Knights early in the second period, with assists from Mitchell Marner and Rasmus Andersson, setting the tone for Las Vegas. Marner wasn't done there; his late goal capped off a solid performance that helped secure the win.
For the Ducks, Jackson LaCombe played a crucial role, assisting Granlund's goal that momentarily leveled the game. Despite his efforts, the Ducks could not capitalize on their shot advantage and fell short with only one goal on 34 shots.
The Golden Knights demonstrated strong offensive pressure and effective defensive play, managing to block 16 shots while the Ducks struggled with 17 giveaways.
The Golden Knights will look to build on this momentum in Game 2 as they aim to solidify their series lead. The Ducks, facing early pressure to bounce back in the series, will need to regroup and find a way to break through Las Vegas' defense if they want to even the series before heading home. The next game promises to be another exciting showdown between these two playoff contenders.
Golden Knights won 3–1.
The final score was Ducks 1, Golden Knights 3.
Mikael Granlund.
Brett Howden, Ivan Barbashev, Mitchell Marner.
Lukas Dostal made 19 saves on 21 shots (.905 save percentage).
Carter Hart made 33 saves on 34 shots (.971 save percentage).
At T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, the Golden Knights home rink.
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