| Scoring | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VGK | 3 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| ANA | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Golden Knights, Second Round Game 6, beat Ducks 5–1 at Honda Center on May 14, 2026.
The Golden Knights have clinched their Second Round playoff series against the Ducks with a decisive 5-1 victory in Game 6. This result leaves the series record at 4-2 in favor of the Golden Knights, ending the Ducks' journey for the season. After a strong regular-season performance, the pressure mounted on the Ducks to win tonight, but they couldn’t overcome the relentless attack from their opponents.
The game shifted early in the first period when Mitchell Marner opened the scoring just 1:02 into the contest. That goal set the tone for the Golden Knights, who continued to control the first period, creating a commanding 3-0 lead by the end of it. Brett Howden’s goal at 8:30 and Shea Theodore’s tally at 17:19 solidified the momentum that the Ducks struggled to regain. Despite a brief glimmer of hope when Mikael Granlund scored for the Ducks early in the second period, the Golden Knights responded quickly in the third with two more goals from Pavel Dorofeyev, sealing the game decisively.
Mitchell Marner was the key performer for the Golden Knights, contributing a goal and an assist, showcasing his vital role in the offense. Shea Theodore and Pavel Dorofeyev also stood out, with Theodore scoring one and assisting on another, while Dorofeyev netted two goals in the final period to put the game out of reach. For the Ducks, Mikael Granlund provided a momentary spark with his goal, assisted by Troy Terry and Leo Carlsson, but it was not enough to ignite a comeback.
In terms of overall team performance, the Ducks outshot the Golden Knights 32-21 but struggled with 20 giveaways that stifled their offensive efforts. The Golden Knights managed to find the back of the net effectively, taking advantage of their chances and maintaining a strong defensive posture.
With the Golden Knights winning this series, they will advance to face the winner of the series between the Avalanche and Golden Knights in the next round. For the Ducks, the focus will shift to regrouping and re-evaluating as they look to build and improve for the next season.
Golden Knights won 5–1.
The final score was Golden Knights 5, Ducks 1.
Pavel Dorofeyev (2), Brett Howden, Mitchell Marner, Shea Theodore.
Mikael Granlund.
Carter Hart made 31 saves on 32 shots (.969 save percentage).
Lukas Dostal made 16 saves on 21 shots (.762 save percentage).
At Honda Center in Anaheim, the Ducks home rink.
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