The Good, The Bad, The Ugly: 3 Takeaways from Golden Knights Game 5 Win

TL;DR

The Vegas Golden Knights won Game 5 against the Anaheim Ducks 3-2 in overtime, marking their third consecutive overtime victory this postseason. This win highlights their improved performance in high-pressure situations compared to the regular season.

Key points

Golden Knights won Game 5 3-2 in overtime
They are 3-0 in overtime this postseason
Franchise record of 26 overtime games in regular season

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Nothing came easy for the Vegas Golden Knights in overtime during the regular season. They set a franchise record by going past regulation 26 times, and they lost 17 of those contests.

Toto, I’ve a feeling we’re not in Kansas anymore.

Now, overtime is played at 5-on-5. After tonight’s 3-2 win over the Anaheim Ducks, the Golden Knights are a perfect 3-0 in overtime this postseason.

The Golden Knights hold a 3-2 edge as the series shifts back to Anaheim. Game 6 is scheduled for 6:52 p.m. PST at the Honda Center.

Three Takeaways of the Knight

1. Man Down!

Brayden McNabb, the Golden Knights’ best stay-at-home defenseman, was ejected from the game just nine minutes into the first period for a hit on Ryan Poehling. He played only 3:17; just like that, the Golden Knights were down to only five defensemen for 55 minutes.

Golden Knights head coach John Tortorella refused to comment on the call postgame.

“It’s just no sense talking about it… I just don’t get it,” said Tortorella following the 3-2 win. “High marks for the whole team tonight. I’m proud of the team tonight. Getting down, losing Nabber, one of our top D, losing him– I think he played three minutes– and still finding a way to get things done, to get a win, I’m really proud of the hockey club.

Poehling did not return to the contest.

2. Mr. Game 5

Can we start calling Pavel Dorofeyev ‘Mr. Game 5’ yet? His Game 5 hat trick in the First Round against the sent his team to overtime. Tonight, scored the Golden Knights’ first goal in addition to the overtime game-winner.

Q&A

How did the Vegas Golden Knights perform in overtime during the regular season?

The Golden Knights set a franchise record by going past regulation 26 times but lost 17 of those overtime contests.

What was the score of the Golden Knights' Game 5 against the Anaheim Ducks?

The Golden Knights won Game 5 against the Anaheim Ducks with a score of 3-2 in overtime.

What is the Golden Knights' overtime record in the postseason?

The Golden Knights are currently 3-0 in overtime during this postseason.