The Anaheim Ducks take on the Vegas Golden Knights for Game 5 of the Western Conference Semifinals. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 9:30 PM ET
- Location: T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, NV
- TV Channels: ESPN
How to Watch Anaheim Ducks vs. Vegas Golden Knights on May 12, 2026
You can watch the Vegas Golden Knights take on the Anaheim Ducks live on DIRECTV on ESPN on May 12, 2026 at 9:30 PM ET.
Anaheim Ducks at Vegas Golden Knights — Game 5 Preview
Two wins each, the higher seed back at home and a chance for Vegas to take the inside track to the conference final. The Knights have leaned on Jack Eichel, whose 90-point regular season has carried into the postseason, and Pavel Dorofeyev’s elite shot. Anaheim has answered with Cutter Gauthier, who scored 41 regular-season goals and has emerged as the Ducks’ biggest playoff weapon, and Jackson LaCombe, who runs the back end. Whichever team wins tonight needs only one more victory to advance.
The series is tied 2-2.
National TV
ESPN
Streaming
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What Time is the Vegas Golden Knights vs. Anaheim Ducks Game Today?
The Anaheim Ducks vs. Vegas Golden Knights game starts at 9:30 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Anaheim Ducks vs. Vegas Golden Knights?
You can watch Anaheim Ducks vs. Vegas Golden Knights on ESPN.
Anaheim Ducks Channel on DIRECTV
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Vegas Golden Knights Channel on DIRECTV
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Anaheim Ducks vs. Vegas Golden Knights — 2026 Playoffs Series Schedule
| Game | Date | Time (ET) | Venue | TV | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Game 1 | May 4, 2026 | 9:50 PM ET | T-Mobile Arena — Las Vegas, NV | ESPN | Golden Knights 3, Ducks 1 |
| Game 2 | May 6, 2026 | 9:30 PM ET | T-Mobile Arena — Las Vegas, NV | TNT, truTV, HBO Max | Ducks 3, Golden Knights 1 |
| Game 3 | May 8, 2026 | 9:30 PM ET | Honda Center — Anaheim, CA | TNT, truTV, HBO Max | Golden Knights 6, Ducks 2 |
| Game 4 | May 10, 2026 | 9:30 PM ET | Honda Center — Anaheim, CA | ESPN | Ducks 4, Golden Knights 3 |
| Game 5 | May 12, 2026 | 9:30 PM ET | T-Mobile Arena — Las Vegas, NV | ESPN | — |
| Game 6 | May 14, 2026 | 9:30 PM ET | Honda Center — Anaheim, CA | TNT, truTV, HBO Max | TBD |
| Game 7 | May 15, 2026 | TBD | T-Mobile Arena — Las Vegas, NV | TBD | TBD |
Anaheim Ducks vs. Vegas Golden Knights — Team Stats
| Anaheim Ducks | Vegas Golden Knights | |
|---|---|---|
| Series record | 2 wins | 2 wins |
| Top goal scorer (regular season) | Cutter Gauthier — 41 | Pavel Dorofeyev — 37 |
| Top assist leader (regular season) | Jackson LaCombe — 48 | Jack Eichel — 63 |
| Top points leader (regular season) | Cutter Gauthier — 69 | Jack Eichel — 90 |
Players to Watch: Anaheim Ducks vs. Vegas Golden Knights
Anaheim Ducks
Cutter Gauthier — LW. 41 regular-season goals, 69 points, 285 shots. Gauthier has been the breakout star of the Anaheim postseason and is the Ducks’ best chance to keep pace with Vegas in a track meet.
Jackson LaCombe — D. 48 regular-season assists, 14 power-play points. LaCombe is the puck-moving defenseman every Ducks rush starts with.
Vegas Golden Knights
Jack Eichel — C. 90 regular-season points, 63 assists, +23. The face of the Knights and the player who controls the pace of every shift he is on the ice for. His matchup with Gauthier may decide the series.
Pavel Dorofeyev — RW. 37 goals, 20 on the power play. The Knights’ triggerman. If Vegas gets a sustained power-play look, Dorofeyev is the player Anaheim has to find.
What is the Anaheim Ducks vs. Vegas Golden Knights Series Record?
The series is tied 2-2. Vegas struck first at home, Anaheim answered, then both teams traded blowout swings — the Knights took Game 3 6-2 before the Ducks evened things with a one-goal Game 4 win.
Injury Report: Anaheim Ducks vs. Vegas Golden Knights
Anaheim Ducks
Drew Helleson (D) — day-to-day, undisclosed
Radko Gudas (D) — day-to-day, lower body
Petr Mrazek (G) — Injured Reserve, hip surgery
Vegas Golden Knights
Mark Stone (RW) — day-to-day, lower body
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