Recap: The Golden Knights were attempting to take a 2-0 series lead with a victory over the Anaheim Ducks in Game 2. Vegas got caught in some penalty trouble early into the game. The Golden Knights killed off all of the Ducks power play opportunities and held the game scoreless through the opening twenty minutes.

Both teams traded chances to start the second period, but neither could find the back of the net. Eventually, the visiting team took the first lead of Game 2 midway through the middle frame. After 40 minutes of action, the Golden Knights trailed 1-0.

Anaheim took a 2-0 early in the final twenty minutes. Vegas had several quality chances on a midpoint power play but failed to get one into their opponent’s net. With three minutes remaining, the Ducks added an empty net goal. With seconds left in the game Mark Stone scored on the PP.

The Ducks even the series 1-1 by defeating the Golden Knights 3-1 in Game 2. Game 3 of the second round seven-game series is scheduled for Friday night in Anaheim. Puck drop is scheduled for 6:30 PM. (Recap by Jason)

Analysis: For a second straight game, the Ducks came out and smothered the Golden Knights in all three zones for the majority of the game. Carter Hart was crucial in keeping the game at bay for a while and the penalty kill once again rose to the occasion impressively. Unfortunately, when you try to trade water for that long, eventually bad things happen, and for VGK that’s exactly what occurred. They’ve been outplayed by Ducks in each of the first two games of the series and now have to figure it out in Anaheim and quickly, because if they don’t get to their game quick, time in going to run out. (Recap by Ken)

Upcoming stories from Game 2 of the second round series between the Vegas Golden Knights vs Anaheim Ducks at T-Mobile Arena.

Is it time for some fresh blood in the lineup?

Ken’s Three VGK Stars
*** Mark Stone
** William Karlsson
* Carter Hart

Color me concerned. Anaheim has come into Vegas and accomplished the mission of the road team, taking home-ice advantage. VGK have not looked like the big, bruising, experienced team that defeated the Mammoth.

— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) May 7, 2026

Torts, correctly, goes to the super early goalie pull, and just liked VGK have done all game long, they fail to execute. ANA always has players moving, creating traffic, and turnovers, and they did it once again to bang home the empty netter.

3-0 ANA, series tied in 3 minutes.

— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) May 7, 2026

Real Talk: If VGK's PK wasn't on the best run in the history of the franchise, their season would be basically over after 5 periods in this series.

Instead, they are 1 goal away from being in prime position to have a 2-0 series lead.

It's astounding.

— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) May 7, 2026

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