Golden Knights host the Ducks to open the second round
Anaheim Ducks (43-33-6, in the Pacific Division) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (39-26-17, in the Pacific Division) Paradise, Nevada; Monday, 9:30 p. m.
EDT LINE: Golden Knights -166, Ducks +140; over/under is 6 NHL PLAYOFFS SECOND ROUND: Golden Knights host series opener BOTTOM LINE: The Vegas Golden Knights host the Anaheim Ducks in game one of the Western Conference second round. The teams meet Sunday for the fourth time this season. The Ducks went 3-0 against the Golden Knights in the regular season.
In their last regular season meeting on Feb. 1, the Ducks won 4-3. Vegas is 15-5-6 against the Pacific Division and 39-26-17 overall.
The Golden Knights have a +22 scoring differential, with 264 total goals scored and 242 conceded. Anaheim is 43-33-6 overall with a 19-12-1 record against the Pacific Division. The Ducks have a 23-12-3 record when they commit fewer penalties than their opponent.
TOP PERFORMERS: Jack Eichel has 27 goals and 63 assists for the Golden Knights. Pavel Dorofeyev has six goals and one assist over the last 10 games. Leo Carlsson has 29 goals and 37 assists for the Ducks.