| Scoring | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | OT | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VGK | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| UTA | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
Golden Knights, First Round Game 4, beat Mammoth 5–4 in overtime at Delta Center on April 27, 2026.
The Golden Knights narrowly defeated the Mammoth 5-4 in overtime during Game 4 of the First Round, bringing the series to a tie at 2-2. This hard-fought battle has kept the pressure on both teams as they look to seize control in this best-of-7 matchup.
With the series now tied 2-2 after four intense games, both the Mammoth and the Golden Knights are looking to gain an upper hand in the coming matches. The stakes have escalated with the importance of every game becoming increasingly apparent.
The critical moment came late in the third period. After the Mammoth rallied to take a 4-3 lead, it seemed they might hold on for the win. However, Brett Howden scored his second goal of the night for the Golden Knights at 10:25 of the third, tying the game at 4-4 and shifting the momentum back to the Knights. This goal set the stage for a tense overtime period, ultimately resulting in Shea Theodore's game-winner at 19:08 in overtime.
The Golden Knights started strong, scoring three early goals, putting the Mammoth on their heels. However, the Mammoth's response with three unanswered goals in the second and early third periods showed their resilience and tenacity.
Brett Howden was instrumental for the Golden Knights, scoring two goals and assisting on Theodore's overtime winner. Jack Eichel also stood out with two assists, showcasing his playmaking abilities throughout the game.
For the Mammoth, Clayton Keller continued to shine, contributing a goal and an assist, while Nick Schmaltz added a goal and an assist as well. Their efforts helped mount a thrilling comeback, but ultimately fell short in the extra frame.
Both teams now face a pivotal moment as they shift focus to Game 5, which promises to be a crucial clash in determining who takes control of the series. Players will need to regroup quickly as they prepare for the next round of this closely contested playoff battle.
Golden Knights won 5–4 in overtime.
The final score was Golden Knights 5, Mammoth 4, in overtime.
Brett Howden (2), Cole Smith, Pavel Dorofeyev, Shea Theodore.
Clayton Keller, Ian Cole, Michael Carcone, Nick Schmaltz.
Carter Hart made 27 saves on 31 shots (.871 save percentage).
Karel Vejmelka made 31 saves on 36 shots (.861 save percentage).
At Delta Center in Salt Lake City, the Mammoth home rink.
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