The Anaheim Ducks and the Vegas Golden Knights face off tonight at T-Mobile Arena in a Pacific Division showdown. The Ducks, currently leading the division with a 9-3-1 record, are riding a five-game winning streak. Meanwhile, the Golden Knights, sitting just behind with a 7-3-3 record, are looking to rebound after a 6-3 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Here’s a look at the projected lineups for both teams:

Anaheim Ducks

The Ducks are expected to ice the same lineup that secured a 7-5 victory over the Dallas Stars on Thursday. Coach Quenneville emphasizes the need for a complete game against the skilled and quick Golden Knights. Anaheim's offense has been firing on all cylinders, leading the league with 4.15 goals per game.

• Forwards:
  • Chris Kreider - Leo Carlsson - Troy Terry
  • Cutter Gauthier - Mason McTavish - Beckett Sennecke
  • Nikita Nesterenko - Ryan Poehling - Alex Killorn
  • Ross Johnston - Jansen Harkins - Frank Vatrano
• Defense:
  • Jackson LaCombe - Drew Helleson
  • Olen Zellweger - Jacob Trouba
  • Pavel Mintyukov - Ian Moore
• Goaltenders:
  • Petr Mrázek (Likely starter)
  • Lukas Dostal

Injuries are still impacting the Ducks, with Ryan Strome (upper body), Radko Gudas (lower body), and Mikael Granlund (lower body) remaining out. However, Strome is reportedly close to returning and may be available for the game against the Winnipeg Jets.

Vegas Golden Knights

The Golden Knights are not expected to make any changes to their forward groups or defensive pairings. Coach Bruce Cassidy is looking for a stronger performance after their loss to the Lightning.

• Forwards:
  • Ivan Barbashev - Jack Eichel - Mitch Marner
  • Brandon Saad - Tomas Hertl - Pavel Dorofeyev
  • Brett Howden - William Karlsson - Reilly Smith
  • Cole Reinhardt - Colton Sissons - Keegan Kolesar
• Defense:
  • Brayden McNabb - Shea Theodore
  • Noah Hanifin - Zach Whitecloud
  • Jérémy Lauzon - Kaedan Korczak
• Goaltenders:
  • Akira Schmid (Likely starter)
  • Carl Lindbom

The Golden Knights are dealing with injuries to key players, including Adin Hill (lower body) and Mark Stone (upper body).

Players to Watch

• Anaheim Ducks: Cutter Gauthier has been on a tear, tied for the league lead in goals. Leo Carlsson's playmaking ability has also been a key factor in the Ducks' offensive success.
• Vegas Golden Knights: Jack Eichel and Mitch Marner have been offensive catalysts for the Golden Knights. Tomas Hertl has historically performed well against the Ducks.

Keys to the Game

For the Ducks, maintaining their offensive momentum and playing a disciplined game will be crucial. The Golden Knights need to tighten up defensively and generate more scoring to support their goaltending.

The game is set to begin at 10 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on Victory+, SCRIPPS, and KCOP-13.