The Vegas Golden Knights vs. Anaheim Ducks Game 6 in their NHL Playoffs series is set for puck drop at 9:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, May 14, with the Golden Knights favored to win and returning a 1.85x payout on PrizePicks Team Picks if they come out on top.
The Golden Knights came away with a heart-pounding 3-2 overtime victory in Game 5. With their backs against the wall, will the Ducks rise to the occasion in a must-win situation in Game 6?
Below, we'll break down our Golden Knights vs. Ducks prediction and picks for Thursday’s NHL Game 6, including the puck line, over/under, and key player picks for PrizePicks.
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Golden Knights vs. Ducks Prediction, Winner, Over/Under for Game 6 – Thursday, May 14
It’s been a back-and-forth series between the Golden Knights and Ducks in the Western Conference semifinals. Vegas earned the advantage in the series following an overtime win in Game 5.
D Olen Zellweger tied the game off a tremendous cross-ice pass from RW Cutter Gauthier with under four minutes to go in regulation.
However, just 4:10 into the overtime session, Golden Knights RW Pavel Dorofeyev put his stamp on the game. After Vegas was able to secure the loose puck, C Jack Eichel found Dorofeyev in front for the game-winning goal.
It was the second goal of the game for Dorofeyev, who dealt with a bit of adversity in Game 5. Dorofeyev took a shot off his right knee in the second period and had to leave the game for a few minutes.
Golden Knights vs. Ducks Winner Payout, Over/Under for Game 6 – Thursday, May 14
The Golden Knights enter Thursday’s Game 6 as road favorites against the Ducks, returning a 1.85x payout if they win outright, via PrizePicks Team Picks.
Here are the full payouts for the Golden Knights vs. Ducks game on PrizePicks.
- Puck Line: Vegas Golden Knights -1.5 (3.03x payout)
- Over/Under: 6.5 (1.96x payout on Over)
- Game Winner Payout: Golden Knights 1.85x | Ducks 1.88x
Team Picks data is live at the time of writing and is subject to change.
Vegas Golden Knights vs. Anaheim Ducks Timeline
Here is the full Golden Knights vs. Ducks timeline, including the playoff series game-by-game and recent matchup history.
All-Time: Golden Knights, 30-12-1
Regular Season: Tied 2-2
Series: Golden Knights, 3-2
Golden Knights vs. Ducks Western Conference Semifinals Timeline, Schedule for 2026 NHL Playoffs
- Game 1: Golden Knights 3, Ducks 1
- Game 2: Ducks 3, Golden Knights 1
- Game 3: Golden Knights 6, Ducks 2
- Game 4: Ducks 4, Golden Knights 3
- Game 5: Golden Knights 3, Ducks 2 (OT)
- Game 6: Thursday, May 14, 9:30 p.m. ET in Anaheim
- Game 7 if necessary
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Golden Knights vs. Ducks Prediction on Winner for NHL Playoffs, Game 6 – 5/14/26
Here are the key game stats and trends behind our Golden Knights vs. Ducks prediction on the Game 6 winner for Thursday, May 14.
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- The Ducks are 4-1 in their last five home games during the 2026 NHL postseason.
- Anaheim has averaged the fourth-most goals per game (3.50) throughout the NHL Playoffs.
- The Ducks have converted 33.3% of their power-play opportunities this postseason, which ranks second among playoff teams behind only the Dallas Stars (40.0%).
- Ducks G Lukas Dostal has recorded a 2.00 goals-against-average and an .887 save percentage in his last two games, which were both decided by a single goal.
- The Ducks have racked up the second-most points (102) among NHL playoff teams.
- Anaheim has a 4-0 record following a loss this postseason.
Golden Knights vs. Ducks Player Picks, Stats for PrizePicks: 5/14/26
Here are the top Golden Knights vs. Ducks picks to target in Game 6 on PrizePicks for Thursday, May 14. Today’s NHL picks for PrizePicks include Pavel Dorofeyev and Mikael Granlund.
Golden Knights RW Pavel Dorofeyev vs. Ducks Projection: 2.5 Shots on Goal
- Dorofeyev has registered at least three shots on goal in six of his 11 games this postseason.
- According to NHL Edge Stats, Dorofeyev has tallied 29 shots on goal during the 2026 NHL Playoffs, which ranks in the 95th percentile.
- The Golden Knights’ winger has racked up 4 shots on goal in each of the last two games.
- Dorofeyev has directed 8 high-danger shots on goal this postseason, ranking in the 85th percentile, per NHL Edge Stats.
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Ducks C Mikael Granlund vs. Golden Knights Projection: 7 Faceoffs Won
- Granlund has won more than 7 face-offs in two of the five games in the Western Conference semifinals.
- The Ducks’ center has won at least 8 face-offs in just four of his 11 games during the 2026 NHL Playoffs.
- Granlund has won less than 45.0% of his face-off opportunities in five games this postseason.
- The Ducks’ forward has controlled just 5 face-offs in two of his last three contests vs. the Golden Knights.
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