LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — The schedule is set for the Vegas Golden Knights to take on the Anaheim Ducks in the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
This is the first time the Golden Knights and the Ducks will meet in the postseason.
On Saturday afternoon, the National Hockey League released the schedule for the first four games of the best-of-seven series.
Game 1: Monday, May 4 | 6:30 p.m. | T-Mobile Arena
Game 2: Wednesday, May 6 | 6:30 p.m. | T-Mobile Arena
Game 3: Friday, May 8 | 6:30 p.m. | Honda Center
Game 4: Sunday, May 10 | 6:30 p.m. | Honda Center
Game 5 (if necessary): Tuesday, May 12 | 6:30 p.m. | T-Mobile Arena
Game 6 (if necessary): Thursday, May 14 | 6:30 p.m. | Honda Center
Game 7 (if necessary): Saturday, May 16 | TBD | Honda Center
How to watch
The NHL says the second-round series will be broadcast on ESPN and TNT in the United States. Radio broadcasts for all postseason games will be available on the VGK Radio Network (94.7 FM/1340 AM), and in Spanish on Deportes Vegas (1460 AM).
Local pregame coverage will air 30 minutes before each game on The Spot — Vegas 34. You'll also be able to watch a re-broadcast of each game on Vegas 34 the day after it airs. Most broadcasts are scheduled to begin at 12 p.m. More detailed schedule information is posted on vegas34.com.
Single-game tickets went on sale Saturday afternoon. Fans also have the option to purchase a second round "strip" with tickets to all four potential home games at T-Mobile Arena. The Golden Knights say refunds will be issued for any games that aren't played.
Additional information about activations and local watch parties is expected to be announced in the coming days.
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