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Ducks bring speed to challenge the playoff-tested Golden Knights
The Golden Knights enter the second round as-210 favorites against the Anaheim Ducks, following the Ducks' six-game series victory over Edmonton.
Young stars Leo Carlsson and Cutter Gauthier drove Anaheim's offense against the Oilers, with Carlsson scoring eight points and Gauthier netting four goals including three on the power play.
Vegas captain Mark Stone cautioned that despite Anaheim's first playoff appearance since 2018, nine players have postseason experience, including Stanley Cup winners Alex Killorn and John Carlson.
The series reunites Golden Knights stars William Karlsson and Shea Theodore with Anaheim, where both began their NHL careers before former general manager Bob Murray traded them to Vegas.
Vegas defenseman Brayden McNabb expects intensity to escalate as the series progresses, saying "the pressure ramps up as you keep going.