Vegas Golden Knights defeat Anaheim Ducks 6-2: Recap & Betting Results

Fri, May 8, 2026 · NHL · Vegas Golden Knights 6, Anaheim Ducks 2

The Vegas Golden Knights beat the Anaheim Ducks 6-2 on Friday, May 8, 2026, at Honda Center. The Vegas Golden Knights covered the puck line as 1.5-goal favorites. The game went over the closing total of 6.5, with 8 goals combined.

Vegas Golden Knights vs. Anaheim Ducks final score and game recap

The Vegas Golden Knights won by 4 goals.

The leading performers, from the box score:

Who covered the spread in Vegas Golden Knights vs. Anaheim Ducks?

The Vegas Golden Knights covered the puck line as 1.5-goal favorites, winning by 4 goals.

Did Vegas Golden Knights vs. Anaheim Ducks go over or under the total?

The game went over: 8 goals combined against a closing total of 6.5, over by 1.5.

Vegas Golden Knights vs. Anaheim Ducks odds: sportsbook value and line movement

Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Vegas Golden Knights at -115 and the Anaheim Ducks at -105. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Vegas Golden Knights a 51% favorite. The Vegas Golden Knights won as the favorite at -115: $86.96 profit on a $100 bet.

This result left the Vegas Golden Knights 6-3 in the 2025-26 postseason (3-2 at home, 3-1 away or at neutral sites). Against the puck line, they covered in 4 of 9 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 5 times and under 3 times, with 1 push.

This result left the Anaheim Ducks 5-4 in the 2025-26 postseason (3-1 at home, 2-3 away or at neutral sites). Against the puck line, they covered in 6 of 9 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 5 times and under 4 times.

What's next for Vegas Golden Knights and Anaheim Ducks?

Next for the Vegas Golden Knights: at the Anaheim Ducks on Sunday, May 10, 2026. Next for the Anaheim Ducks: the Vegas Golden Knights at home on Sunday, May 10, 2026.