The Vegas Golden Knights seized a 3‑2 overtime victory against the Anaheim Ducks in Game 5 of their playoff series, taking a 3‑2 lead in the best‑of‑seven matchup.
Clutch Performances Define Game 5
Pavel Dorofeyev became the overtime hero, slipping the puck past Carter Hart after a quick move from Chris Kreider, sealing the win and igniting the crowd.
The decisive tally followed a third‑period rebound goal by Tomas Hertl, who snapped a 29‑game scoring drought with a quick strike that nearly put the Knights ahead before Olen Zellweger forced overtime with his first career playoff goal.
Beckett Sennecke added a power‑play marker, extending his goal streak to four games and contributing to the Ducks’ early lead, while Jack Eichel’s two assists, including the primary helper on Dorofeyev’s winner, highlighted his playmaking.
Ryan Poehling’s night ended abruptly after a hard check from Brayden McNabb, who was penalized with a five‑minute major for interference, leaving the Ducks shorthanded for the remainder of the period.
Goalie Lukas Dostal made key saves for Anaheim, but the Golden Knights’ relentless pressure paid off, with Carter Hart’s net‑minding efforts falling just short of preserving the tie.
With the series now poised at 3‑2, the Knights stand one win away from advancing to the Western Conference final, while the Ducks will look to force a Game 7 on their home ice.