What channel is Golden Knights-Ducks Game 1 on Monday? No more 34 in playoffs – Image for illustrative purposes only (Image credits: Pixabay)
Las Vegas – The Vegas Golden Knights host the Anaheim Ducks in Game 1 of their Western Conference second-round series on Monday night at T-Mobile Arena. This matchup marks the first postseason meeting between the Pacific Division rivals, who hold home-ice advantage for the top-seeded Golden Knights. Fans across the region prepare for a best-of-seven clash that advances the Stanley Cup chase.[1][2]
National Broadcast Takes Center Stage for Game 1
Puck drop arrives at 6:30 p.m. PT for the series opener. ESPN carries the telecast nationally in the United States, shifting attention from local channels used during the regular season.[3][1]
Viewers accustomed to Vegas 34 for Golden Knights games during the regular season and parts of the first round will find the second-round action exclusively on national networks. The Spot, home to Vegas 34, lists no playoff games beyond the opening round on its schedule.[2]
Radio options remain robust for those preferring audio coverage. The VGK Radio Network broadcasts on FOX Sports Las Vegas at 94.7 FM and 1340 AM, with a Spanish-language feed on Deportes Vegas at 1460 AM.[4][1]
Full Series Schedule at a Glance
The NHL outlined a standard 2-2-1-1-1 format, with the first two games in Las Vegas before shifting to Anaheim. All contests start at 6:30 p.m. PT unless otherwise noted.
| Game | Date | Time (PT) | Venue | TV (U.S.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mon., May 4 | 6:30 p.m. | T-Mobile Arena | ESPN |
| 2 | Wed., May 6 | 6:30 p.m. | T-Mobile Arena | TNT |
| 3 | Fri., May 8 | 6:30 p.m. | Honda Center | TNT |
| 4 | Sun., May 10 | 6:30 p.m. | Honda Center | ESPN |
| 5* | Tue., May 12 | TBD | T-Mobile Arena | ESPN |
| 6* | Thu., May 14 | TBD | Honda Center | TNT |
| 7* | Sat., May 16 | TBD | T-Mobile Arena | ABC/ESPN |
*If necessary. Networks alternate between ESPN platforms and TNT throughout the series.[3][1]
Broadcast Rotation and Additional Access
ESPN handles Game 1, followed by TNT for Games 2 and 3. The pattern continues with ESPN on Game 4 and potential Game 5, TNT for Game 6, and ABC or ESPN for a decisive Game 7 if needed. Canadian viewers tune into Sportsnet or TVA.[3][1]
Ducks fans access free audio via Ducks Stream for every game. Local watch parties and activations in Las Vegas could emerge soon, building on the community’s playoff fervor.[3][4]
Stakes High in Pacific Division Showdown
Both teams advanced through intense first-round battles, setting up this intradivision test. The Golden Knights earned home ice with the West’s top seed, while the Ducks ride momentum into hostile territory. Regular-season meetings offered familiarity, but playoff intensity elevates every shift.[1]
Victory in this series propels the winner toward the conference finals and deeper into Stanley Cup contention. Las Vegas supporters fill T-Mobile Arena early, ready for the next chapter in the Knights’ title defense bid.
As the puck drops tonight, the focus sharpens on national coverage and reliable radio feeds. This series promises tight checking and high drama, with the Golden Knights aiming to extend their home dominance.
