Feb. 1, 2026 Morning Skate Highlights

The upcoming matchup features the Vegas Golden Knights against the Anaheim Ducks on February 1, 2026, at the Honda Center, set to start at 6:30 p.m. The game will be broadcast on ESPN and FOX Sports Las Vegas 94.7/1340.

Key Player Performances

Jack Eichel is gaining recognition for his contributions, recently becoming the third player in Golden Knights history to achieve 40 multi-assist games. Other notable performers include:

• Ivan Barbashev and Mitch Marner, each scoring in back-to-back games.
• Mitch Marner has accumulated 55 points (14 goals, 41 assists) in just 54 games, ranking second among players on new teams this season.

Milestones to Watch

Several players are approaching significant career milestones:

• Jack Eichel is three assists away from reaching 200 assists with the team.
• Shea Theodore is eight assists away from hitting 300.
• Adin Hill needs one win for his 100th career victory and four games for his 200th career game.
• Tomas Hertl is four points shy of 600 career points.
• Mitch Marner is also four points away from 800 career points.

Vegas Golden Knights Scoring Leaders

Current scoring leaders for the Golden Knights include:

• Jack Eichel: 63 points (19 goals, 44 assists)
• Mitch Marner: 55 points (14 goals, 41 assists)
• Mark Stone: 53 points (20 goals, 33 assists)
• Tomas Hertl: 47 points (21 goals, 26 assists)
• Pavel Dorofeyev: 40 points (24 goals, 16 assists)

By the Numbers

Significant statistics include:

• The Golden Knights have nine players set to compete in the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026, tied for the second most in the NHL.
• Rasmus Andersson leads all defensemen with 11 goals this season, ranking fourth overall.
• Both Mark Stone and Jack Eichel recorded 22 points in January, tied for fourth in the NHL.
• Vegas scored 60 goals last month, sharing the second-highest total in the league.

Recent Performances

In their last match, the Golden Knights faced the Seattle Kraken, losing 3-2. Despite a comeback attempt, the team fell short after an early two-goal deficit.

Season Series Against the Ducks

This season, the Golden Knights have faced the Ducks twice, both ending in overtime losses. In their first encounter on November 8, 2025, they dropped a close game 4-3. The most recent meeting on November 20, 2025, also ended in a 4-3 defeat after an overtime goal from Cutter Gauthier.

Anaheim Ducks Overview

The Anaheim Ducks currently hold a record of 28-23-3, ranking fifth in the Pacific Division with 59 points. After a challenging start to the new year, the Ducks managed a seven-game winning streak but lost their last two games.

• Cutter Gauthier leads the Ducks in scoring with 47 points (23 goals, 24 assists).
• Leo Carlsson follows closely with 44 points (18 goals, 26 assists).
• Rookie Beckett Sennecke has also impressed with 43 points (18 goals, 25 assists).

Pacific Division Standings

Keys to Victory

For the Golden Knights to secure a win on Sunday, they must focus on:

• Winning puck battles, especially along the walls, to maintain offensive pressure.
• Establishing presence in front of the net to increase scoring opportunities.

A victory would mark the Golden Knights’ 387th win in franchise history and improve their all-time record against Anaheim to 28-7-3.