GAME 1 – VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS 3 ANAHEIM DUCKS 1 (VGK 1-0)

Recap: The Golden Knights were looking to take 1-0 series lead with a victory over the Anaheim Ducks in Game 1. Vegas was outshot but kept Anaheim off the scoreboard. After 20 minutes the game remained scoreless. Brett Howden opened the scoring with his fifth goal of the postseason. Anaheim drew a couple of penalties but Vegas promptly killed them off and held their 1-0 advantage. Anaheim briefly tied Game 1, but Vegas responded right back. Ivan Barbashev snapped the tie to give Vegas a late 2-1 edge. With seconds winding down the Golden Knights added a 190-foot empty net goal. The Golden Knights take a 1-0 series lead by defeating the Ducks 3-1 at T-Mobile Arena. Game 2 of the second round seven-game series is scheduled for Wednesday at T-Mobile Arena. Puck drop is scheduled for 630PM. (Recap by Jason) Analysis: For the most part, the game was played at the Ducks pace and style. VGK struggled to win to races, left the neutral zone too open, and allowed the ANA forecheck to create some turnovers. Fortunately, goalies are people too, and Hart was excellent behind VGK’s defense to clean up each and every mistake (with a little help from Jackson LaCombe’s unwillingness to shoot). In the end, the game came down to a blown call by the linesman that led directly to VGK’s go-ahead goal. He missed a clear icing call and Dorofeyev and Barbashev jumped all over it.  (Recap by Ken) Upcoming stories from Game 1 of the second round series between the Vegas Golden Knights vs Anaheim Ducks at T-Mobile Arena. Take the win, must be better moving forward Ken’s Three VGK Stars *** Linesman ** Brett Howden * Carter Hart The breaks go all VGK's way in this one. Not the better team but won the game because of excellent goaltending and some fortunate luck. Take it and play better on Wednesday. — SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) May 5, 2026 https:/twitter.com/SinBinVegas/status/2051516886794514576 Entry defense and clears on the PK have been elite tonight. When the Ducks need to get in or when the puck is loose, VGK are crushing them. 14 straight and 19 of 20 in the playoffs. — SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) May 5, 2026 Not a particularly good opening period from VGK. Struggled to maintain O-Zone time and lost a lot of races to available pucks. Going to have to muck this thing up a bit more to slow things down. Goalie bailed them out in a big way. — SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) May 5, 2026 The post GAME 1 – VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS 3 ANAHEIM DUCKS 1 (VGK 1-0) appeared first on SinBin.vegas.