Vegas Golden Knights vs Anaheim Ducks Prediction, 5/14/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Vegas Golden Knights vs Anaheim Ducks

Date: Thursday, May 14, 2026

Location: Honda Center in Anaheim, CA

TV: TNT

Odds/Point Spread: Golden Knights (-112) Ducks (-108)

Honda Center is the location where the Anaheim Ducks (43-33-6) will take on the Vegas Golden Knights (39-26-17) on Thursday in Game 6 of the Western Conference Semifinals. Vegas leads 3-2. The odds on this game have Vegas at -112 while Anaheim is coming in at -108. The betting total comes in at 6.5.

The Vegas Golden Knights were on the winning side of the scoreboard with a 3-2 victory over the Ducks in Game 5. The Golden Knights offense didn't overly impress in the win. While out there on the ice, they tallied a score on 3 of the 32 shots they looked to score on. Moreover, they had 1 chance on the power play and were able to score 1 goal. Vegas garnered 15 minutes in the box in this game.

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While playing at even strength, the Golden Knights let the opposition score 204 goals while earning 206 when they are on offense. Vegas Golden Knights opponents have tallied 204 power play opportunities (32nd in the league) and have scored 38 goals in those chances. When it comes to their scoring, the Vegas Golden Knights have earned 264 goals (14th in the NHL) on the year and have given up 242. Vegas has tried 2,377 shots and is the owner of a shooting percentage of 11.1%. For the year, they have recorded 95 points and their points percentage is sitting at .579. The Golden Knights so far have had 1,999 shots tried against them and have a save percentage of .879. Vegas has tallied 237 power play opportunities and they have scored 58 goals during those advantages, earning them a percentage of 24.47%.

The player protecting the goal in this game is Carter Hart. Opponents have been able to score 671 goals against Hart in his career and his goals against rate is 2.84. Hart has taken the ice for 245 matchups throughout his professional hockey career. His save percentage is .905 for his 12,073 minutes between the pipes. He has compiled an overall record of 107-96-32 and he started in 236 games. In his professional hockey career, Hart has 117 quality starts and his percentage for quality starts is .496. Hart has had 7,052 shot attempts taken against him and he has 6,381 saves.

Anaheim came up just short in Game 5. They had 2 chances on the power play in this one and scored 1 out of those opportunities. The Ducks notched 2 goals of the 36 shots on goal they were seeking.

Anaheim has taken 2,526 shots (3rd in professional hockey) and has earned a shot percentage of 10.49%, while allowing the other team 2,326 shots. They have a penalty kill rate of 76.36% on their oppositions 258 power play opportunities, and their save percentage is currently 87.6%. They have a tally of 264 power play chances and they have earned a power play rate of 18.56%. The Ducks have racked up 216 goals at even strength and 49 goals (17th in professional hockey) while on the power play. They have permitted 288 goals to be scored by way of 227 goals at even strength and 61 goals while they were shorthanded. For the season, the Anaheim Ducks have a total of 265 goals, 92 points, as well as a points percentage of .561.

Across the ice you are likely to see Lukas Dostal in net. The opposition is averaging 3.29 goals/game and he has relinquished 533 goals in total. Dostal's quality start percentage is 53.1% and he has accumulated 86 quality starts in his pro career. He has been a starter 162 games and his ice time sits at 6,549 mins. Dostal has accrued a career mark of 72-78-17 and has participated in 177 games. He has accounted for 4,702 stops out of the 5,235 shots taken, giving him a save % of .898.

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

Guy's Pick: Take Anaheim (-108)

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