Vegas Golden Knights vs Anaheim Ducks Prediction, 2/1/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Vegas Golden Knights vs Anaheim Ducks

Date: Sunday, February 1, 2026

Location: Honda Center in Anaheim, CA

TV: Victory+

The Vegas Golden Knights (25-14-14) are en route to Honda Center on Sunday where they will attempt to defeat the Anaheim Ducks (28-23-3).

The Vegas Golden Knights had a decent effort after finishing in a 4-4 tie against the Stars in their previous contest . Vegas compiled 4 minutes in the box in this game. They also had 1 power play opportunity but weren't able to convert it into a goal. The Golden Knights had a good offensive performance and it was apparent in this game. For the game, they converted 4 out of the 21 shots they put on goal.

Vegas Golden Knights opponents have tallied 124 power play opportunities (32nd in hockey) and have racked up 23 goals in those attempts. The Golden Knights thus far have had 1,316 shots attempted against them and have a save percentage of .876. Vegas has attempted 1,531 shots and holds a shot percentage of 11.5%. While at even strength, the Golden Knights have conceded 140 goals while having 136 of their own. Vegas skates onto the rink with 158 power play opportunities and they have scored 40 goals out of those attempts, garnering them a rate of 25.32%. For the current season, they have earned 64 points and their points percentage sits at .604. In relation to their scoring, the Vegas Golden Knights have accumulated 176 goals (9th in the league) for the season and have given up 163.

Protecting the goal for this matchup will be Akira Schmid. Over the course of his career, Schmid has compiled 26 quality starts and his percentage for quality starts is .441. His save percentage is at .900 for his 2,609 minutes played. Schmid has had 1,698 shots against him and has accrued 1,528 total saves. Opponents have tallied 170 goals versus Schmid in his pro career and his average for goals against per game is 2.88. He has accumulated an overall mark of 31-23-10 and he started in 59 games. Schmid has played in 75 contests during his hockey career.

Their last time out, Anaheim faced off against the Canucks in an outing where the Ducks took the loss by a mark of 2-0. They had 3 power play opportunities in this contest but weren't able to notch a goal. The Ducks scored 0 goals of the 33 shots on goal they attempted.

This season, the Anaheim Ducks have accumulated 171 goals, 59 points, in addition to a points percentage of .546. They have granted a total of 190 goals to be scored by way of 151 goals at even strength and 39 goals while they were shorthanded. The Ducks are sitting with 142 goals at even strength and 29 goals (21st in hockey) while on the power play. They have earned 163 chances on the power play and they have accumulated a power play percentage of 17.79%. Anaheim has taken 1,632 shots (3rd in hockey) and has earned a shooting percentage of 10.48%, while allowing their opponents 1,556 shots. They have accumulated a penalty kill rate of 77.84% on the other teams 176 power play opportunities, and their save percentage currently comes in at 87.8%.

For the opposition you are going to see Lukas Dostal defending the net. Dostal holds a lifetime mark of 61-71-15 and has played in 157 games. Dostal's percentage of quality starts sits at 54.2% and he has 77 quality starting assignments in his professional career. He has gathered 4,232 stops out of the 4,697 shots taken against him, which gives him a save % of .901. Opponents are averaging 3.27 goals per game and he has allowed 465 goals in total. He was named a starter in 142 games and has played 6,499 minutes.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Josh's Pick: Take Vegas

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