Vegas Golden Knights vs Anaheim Ducks Prediction, 5/8/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Vegas Golden Knights vs Anaheim Ducks

Date: Friday, May 8, 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 go up against the Vegas Golden Knights (39-26-17) on Friday in Game 3 of the Western Conference Semifinals. The series is tied 1-1. The moneyline on this game has the Golden Knights at -112 and the Ducks are sitting at -108. The over/under comes in at 5.5.

The Vegas Golden Knights had an inefficient offensive game in their 3-1 loss to the Ducks in Game 2. Vegas compiled 10 minutes in the box in this game. Furthermore, they had 4 power play attempts and were able to notch 1 goal. The Golden Knights left a lot to be desired in terms of their offense in the loss. In the matchup, they netted 1 out of the 22 shots they put on net.

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Vegas Golden Knights opponents have earned 204 power play opportunities (32nd in hockey) and have tallied 38 goals in those chances. The Golden Knights have had 1,999 shots attempted against them and have earned a save percentage of .879. Vegas has attempted 2,377 shots and holds a shooting percentage of 11.1%. At even strength, the Golden Knights have given up 204 goals while earning 206 themselves. Vegas is sitting with 237 power play chances and they have tallied 58 goals out of those chances, giving them a percentage of 24.47%. For the season, they have 95 points and their points percentage is sitting at .579. In relation to their goal scoring prowess, the Vegas Golden Knights have racked up 264 goals (14th in the league) for the season and have allowed 242.

The man in goal for this game is Carter Hart. From the beginning of his pro career to now, Hart has compiled 117 quality starts and his percentage for quality starts is .496. His save percentage is at .905 in his 12,073 minutes on the ice. Hart has seen 7,052 shots against him and has recorded 6,381 saves. Opponents have notched 671 goals against Hart in his pro career and his average for goals against per game is 2.84. He has amassed an overall record of 107-96-32 and he started in 236 games. Hart has been in net for 245 games over the course of his hockey career.

Anaheim was able to tie the series in the Game 2 win. They had 5 power play opportunities in this matchup but weren't able to notch a goal. The Ducks scored 3 goals out of the 28 shots on goal they pursued.

On the season, the Anaheim Ducks have a total of 265 goals, 92 points, and a points percentage of .561. They have allowed 288 goals to be scored by of a combination of 227 goals at even strength and 61 goals while they had less men on the ice. The Ducks have 216 goals at even strength and 49 goals (17th in professional hockey) while on the power play. They have recorded 264 power play chances and they have accumulated a power play rate of 18.56%. Anaheim has taken 2,526 shots (3rd in the league) and has earned a shooting percentage of 10.49%, while allowing their opponents 2,326 shots. They have earned a penalty kill percentage of 76.36% on their oppositions 258 power play chances, and their save percentage currently sits at 87.6%.

On the other side of the ice you will find Lukas Dostal in net. He has gathered 4,702 stops out of the 5,235 shots tried, giving him a rate of .898. Dostal is the owner of a lifetime record of 72-78-17 and has played in 177 games. He has started in 162 games and has played 6,549 minutes. Dostal's percentage of quality starts sits at 53.1% and he has accumulated 86 quality starting assignments in his pro hockey career. The opposition is averaging 3.29 goals per game and he has allowed 533 goals altogether.

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Josh's Pick: Take Vegas (-112)

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