| Scoring | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | OT | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UTA | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| VGK | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
Golden Knights, First Round Game 5, beat Mammoth 5–4 in overtime at T-Mobile Arena on April 29, 2026.
The Golden Knights triumphed in a nail-biting Game 5 against the Mammoth, winning 5-4 in overtime. This intense playoff clash, part of the First Round, now leaves the series at 3-2 in favor of the Golden Knights. With the Mammoth facing elimination in the next game, they will need to dig deep to stay alive in this best-of-7 series.
With this victory, the Golden Knights have taken a crucial 3-2 lead in the series. The Mammoth are now under significant pressure as they approach a must-win situation in their next game. The stakes are high, and both teams are eager for every edge as the series continues to unfold.
The game showcased numerous momentum shifts. Early in the first period, John Marino opened the scoring for the Mammoth at 17:11, giving them a 1-0 lead. However, the Golden Knights responded quickly as Pavel Dorofeyev potted a goal at 19:19 to equalize.
The second period featured back-and-forth action, with Lawson Crouse putting the Mammoth back ahead at 2-1 before Dorofeyev struck again to level the score at 2-2. Shea Theodore then gave the Knights a 3-2 lead. The third period saw the Mammoth regain the upper hand with goals from Dylan Guenther and Michael Carcone, taking a 4-3 lead late in the game.
The Golden Knights displayed resilience, tying the score once again with yet another goal from Dorofeyev with just seconds left in regulation. This late equalizer set the stage for an exhilarating overtime.
Once in overtime, Brett Howden secured the victory for the Golden Knights, scoring the winning goal at 5:28, securing the win in front of their home crowd.
Pavel Dorofeyev was undoubtedly the standout player for the Golden Knights, scoring two goals, including the equalizer late in the third period. Shea Theodore also made significant contributions with a goal and an assist, as he continues to be pivotal on both ends of the ice.
For the Mammoth, Clayton Keller was a driving force, aiding in two goals. Lawson Crouse also had an impressive night with a goal, further solidifying his presence in this competitive series.
The Golden Knights have taken a critical step towards advancing to the next round with their Game 5 victory. The Mammoth now face an elimination game in which they must win to keep their playoff hopes alive. The anticipation builds as both teams prepare for what promises to be another thrilling encounter.
Golden Knights won 5–4 in overtime.
The final score was Mammoth 4, Golden Knights 5, in overtime.
Dylan Guenther, John Marino, Lawson Crouse, Michael Carcone.
Pavel Dorofeyev (3), Brett Howden, Shea Theodore.
Karel Vejmelka made 33 saves on 38 shots (.868 save percentage).
Carter Hart made 34 saves on 38 shots (.895 save percentage).
At T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, the Golden Knights home rink.
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