Ducks to Face Golden Knights in Round Two of 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs
The Anaheim Ducks will face the Vegas Golden Knights in the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs after defeating the Edmonton Oilers in six games. The Golden Knights advanced by eliminating the Utah Mammoth, also in six games, with a 5-1 victory in Game 6. Anaheim won all three regular season matchups against Vegas, each by a 4-3 score, including two overtime games.
- ▪The Ducks defeated the Edmonton Oilers in six games to advance to the second round.
- ▪The Vegas Golden Knights eliminated the Utah Mammoth in six games, winning Game 6 by a 5-1 margin.
- ▪Anaheim won all three regular season games against Vegas, marking only the second time they've won the season series since Vegas joined the league in 2017.
- ▪Jackson LaCombe held Connor McDavid in check and recorded nine points in the first round, tied for second among all skaters.
- ▪Lukáš Dostál struggled in net for Anaheim with a .874 save percentage and 3.87 goals against average in the first round.
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