The upcoming Game 5 of the Western Round 2 features significant matchups between the Anaheim Ducks and the Vegas Golden Knights. Both teams will look to capitalize on their lineups and strategies as they vie for a spot in the next round.
Projected Lineups for Game 5
Ducks Expected Lineup
- Chris Kreider — Leo Carlsson — Troy Terry
- Alex Killorn — Mikael Granlund — Beckett Sennecke
- Mason McTavish — Ryan Poehling — Cutter Gauthier
- Jeffrey Viel — Tim Washe — Ross Johnston
- Defense: Jackson LaCombe — Jacob Trouba
- Pavel Mintyukov — John Carlson
- Olen Zellweger — Ian Moore
- Goalies: Lukas Dostal and Ville Husso
- Scratches: Frank Vatrano, Jansen Harkins, Tyson Hindsrew
- Injuries: Radko Gudas (lower body), Drew Helleson (undisclosed)
Golden Knights Expected Lineup
- Ivan Barbashev — Jack Eichel — Pavel Dorofeyev
- Brett Howden — William Karlsson — Mitch Marner
- Brandon Saad — Tomas Hertl — Colton Sissons
- Cole Smith — Nic Dowd — Keegan Kolesar
- Defense: Brayden McNabb — Shea Theodore
- Noah Hanifin — Rasmus Andersson
- Ben Hutton — Dylan Coghlan
- Goalies: Carter Hart and Adin Hill
- Scratches: Braedan Bowman, Kaedan Korczak, Akira Schmid, Reilly Smith
- Injuries: Jeremy Lauzon (upper body), Jonas Rondbjerg (lower body), Mark Stone (lower body)
Game Status Update
The Anaheim Ducks aim to continue their momentum following a narrow 4-3 victory in Game 4. They are expected to maintain the same lineup as they look for consistency in performance.
The Vegas Golden Knights have made strategic decisions, including recalling forward Braedan Bowman from the American Hockey League to bolster their roster for this crucial game.
As the series intensifies, both teams will work to optimize their lineups and overcome their injuries to secure a win in Game 5.
