GAME 5 – VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS 3 ANAHEIM DUCKS 2 (VGK 3-2)

Recap: The Golden Knights were trying to extend their series lead to 3-2 with a victory over the Anaheim Ducks in Game 4. Brayden McNabb was whistled for a questionable major penalty, leading the Ducks to a five-minute power play. Vegas killed off most of the penalty but the Ducks were able to get on the scoresheet first. Minutes later the Golden Knights evened the game with a Pavel Dorofeyev power play goal. After 20 minutes the game was locked in a 1-1 tie.

Both teams traded chances in the 2nd period but both goaltenders kept it a scoreless period.

Under five minutes into the final frame, Tomas Hertl broke the tie to give the Golden Knights a 2-1 lead. The Ducks pushed back and eventually tied the game late to force overtime.

Dorofeyev scored the game-winner in overtime to give Vegas a 3-2 victory.

The Golden Knights take a 3-2 series lead by defeating the Ducks 3-2 in OT. Game 6 of the Second Round seven-game series is scheduled for Thursday night in Anaheim. Puck drop is scheduled for 6:30 PM. (Recap by Jason)

Analysis: A controversial major penalty put the Golden Knights behind the 8-ball early in this game. Not only was Brayden McNabb kicked out of the game, but they allowed a goal on the ensuing power play. When the game settled in afterwards, it was the most open game of the series and it appeared VGK were going to get the better of it as they led late in the 3rd. They continued doing it in OT and eventually were able to break through with an awesome finish by Dorofeyev. The Golden Knights are now up 3-2 in the series after winning Game 5. They’ve been here five times before, including two weeks ago, and it’s gone extremely well in Game 6 every single time. (Recap by Ken)

Upcoming stories from Game 5 of the Second Round series between the Vegas Golden Knights vs Anaheim Ducks at T-Mobile Arena.

• Dorofeyev is turning into the clutch goal scorer VGK have hoped he’d become

Ken’s Three VGK Stars
*** Carter Hart
** Tomas Hertl
* Pavel Dorofeyev

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