The Anaheim Ducks and Vegas Golden Knights meet in Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals tonight, with puck drop scheduled for 9:30 p.m. ET at T-Mobile Arena.
My Ducks vs. Golden Knights player props for the series opener will highlight Jackson LaCombe, Mark Stone, and Leo Carlsson.
Read more for my NHL picks for Monday, May 4.
Ducks vs Golden Knights props for Game 1
| Player | Pick |  |
|---|---|---|
 Jackson LaCombe |
Over 0.5 assists | -105 |
 Mark Stone |
Over 0.5 assists | +120 |
| Leo Carlsson |
Over 2.5 shots on goal | -155 |
Game 1 Prop #1: Jackson LaCombe Over 0.5 assists
Jackson LaCombe has been brilliant in these playoffs for the Anaheim Ducks, leading the team with nine points. He’s scored once and tallied eight assists, three of which came with the man advantage. The defenseman is a tremendous playmaker, and I’m eyeing him to keep it rolling in Game 1.
LaCombe cashed the Over in helpers in five of the six games against the Oilers in the first round. LaCombe also had 48 apples during the regular season, and he compiled two helpers in three meetings with the Vegas Golden Knights.
He's also pacing the team in ice time per game (just under 27 minutes), giving him extra opportunities to be involved when Anaheim lights the lamp.
Game 1 Prop #2: Mark Stone Over 0.5 assists
Mark Stone has been his usual productive self in the playoffs, notching five points, including three assists.
The veteran finished with a helper in each of the final two games against the Mammoth. The Ducks may have looked better against the Oilers, but they were 28th in the league this season in goals allowed, and Stone almost always has his hand in the Golden Knights' offense.
He finished with 28 goals and 45 helpers in 2025-26. Stone only faced Anaheim once, but he was setting up goals left and right, tallying a pair of assists. The 33-year-old also had 27 of his assists this season at T-Mobile Arena in only 31 outings. He’ll produce in Game 1.
Game 1 Prop #3: Leo Carlsson Over 2.5 shots on goal
Leo Carlsson averaged 2.75 SOG per game during the season, and he’s upped that production in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Carlsson is averaging an impressive 4.66 shots on target across six contests. While he only finished with two SOG in Game 6 against the Oilers, the other five were a shot frenzy.
The 21-year-old hit the Over in all of those contests, and he even had 10 SOG in the series opener. Carlsson was also a key chance creator in two regular-season meetings with Vegas, putting six pucks on net. He’s also cashed the Over in three consecutive road games.
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