Vegas visits Anaheim with 3-2 series lead
The Vegas Golden Knights will be facing off against the Anaheim Ducks in the second round of the NHL Playoffs on Thursday at 9:30 p.m. EDT. The Golden Knights currently lead the series 3-2, making this a crucial game for both teams. The betting line has the Golden Knights favored at -115, with the Ducks close behind at -105, and the over/under set at 6 goals.
In their previous meeting, the Golden Knights secured a 3-2 overtime victory, with Pavel Dorofeyev leading the way with two goals. The Ducks, on the other hand, are looking to bounce back and even the series on home ice. Anaheim has a season record of 43-33-6, with a 21-14-2 record in Pacific Division play. They have scored 265 goals while giving up 288, resulting in a -23 scoring differential.
On the other side, the Golden Knights have a season record of 39-26-17, with an 18-7-6 record against the Pacific Division. They have scored 264 goals while conceding 242, giving them a +22 scoring differential. Cutter Gauthier has been a standout performer for the Ducks, with 41 goals and 28 assists on the season. Meanwhile, Dorofeyev leads the Golden Knights with 37 goals and 27 assists.
In terms of recent form, the Ducks are 6-3-1 in their last 10 games, averaging 3.5 goals and 5.8 assists per game. The Golden Knights are 6-4-0 in their last 10 games, averaging 3.5 goals and 5.7 assists per game. Both teams will be looking to bring their A-game in this crucial matchup.
In terms of injuries, the Ducks are dealing with some key players on the day-to-day list, including Radko Gudas, Ryan Poehling, and Drew Helleson. Petr Mrazek is out for the season with a lower-body injury. On the Golden Knights’ side, Jeremy Lauzon is out with an upper-body injury, while Mark Stone is listed as day-to-day with a lower-body injury.
Overall, this promises to be an exciting and intense game between two talented teams vying for a spot in the next round of the NHL Playoffs. Fans can expect a thrilling matchup between the Golden Knights and the Ducks as they battle it out on the ice. Stay tuned for all the action on Thursday night.
