Golden Knights vs. Ducks schedule: Dates, times, TV channels, scores for NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs series originally appeared on The Sporting News.
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The second round of the NHL playoffs is underway, as eight teams remain to decide this year’s Stanley Cup championship.
All year long, the Pacific division was the weakest in the NHL, but someone must advance to the Western Conference Finals from the group. That will come down to the Vegas Golden Knights and Anaheim Ducks, two teams who have never met in the NHL playoffs.
The Golden Knights were able to take care of the Utah Mammoth in six games despite the latter’s push. That included a couple overtime games, but head coach John Tortorella got the team through to the second round.
Meanwhile, the Ducks became the first Western Conference team to defeat the Edmonton Oilers in the playoffs since 2023. Anaheim hadn’t made the playoffs since 2018, and hadn’t won a playoff series since 2017, but ended both those droughts this year.
Vegas won the division so the Golden Knights will have home ice advantage in this series.
Here’s what you need to know to watch Golden Knights vs. Ducks, including broadcast information and start times.
Golden Knights vs. Ducks schedule
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | Watch |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 4 | Game 1 at Vegas | 9:30 p.m. | ESPN, DIRECTV |
| May 6 | Game 2 at Vegas | 9:30 p.m. | TNT, DIRECTV |
| May 8 | Game 3 at Anaheim | 9:30 p.m. | TNT, DIRECTV |
| May 10 | Game 4 at Anaheim | 9:30 p.m. | ESPN, DIRECTV |
| May 12 | Game 5* at Vegas | TBA | ESPN, DIRECTV |
| May 14 | Game 6* at Anaheim | TBA | TNT, DIRECTV |
| May 16 | Game 7* at Vegas | TBA | ABC or ESPN, DIRECTV |
* If necessary
Where to watch Golden Knights vs. Ducks: TV channel, live stream
Games in the Golden Knights vs. Ducks series will air on multiple channels.
Fans can stream every playoff game live on DIRECTV, which offers a free trial to new users. Games on ABC and ESPN networks can also be streamed on the ESPN app or fubo, which also has a free trial.
NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs schedule, key dates for 2026
Here are the key dates to know for the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs and offseason. Some series start dates could move up depending on when previous series end.
| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| First round begins | April 18 |
| NHL Draft Lottery | May 4 or 5 |
| NHL Scouting Combine at Buffalo | May 31-June 6 |
| Stanley Cup Finals Game 7 (if necessary) | June 21 |
| NHL Draft at Los Angeles | June 26-27 |
| Free agency begins | July 1 |