What happened: Anaheim picked up a Game 4 victory on home ice to even its second-round series against the Vegas Golden Knights at 2-2. The win flips home-ice advantage back toward Vegas, but only after the Ducks defended their own building to stay alive. The best-of-seven now becomes a three-game sprint with the series shifting back to Las Vegas.

Why it matters: After dropping Game 1 on the road, Anaheim has answered every Vegas punch to force a true series. A 2-2 split heading into Game 5 dramatically reshapes win-probability models that had tilted toward the higher-seeded Golden Knights. For Vegas, the loss raises questions about closing-game execution; for the Ducks, it validates the depth that has carried them through the first two rounds.

What to watch: Game 5 returns to Las Vegas with the series knotted and home ice back in play. Watch for lineup tweaks, special-teams adjustments, and any goaltending changes after a swing game.