The Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Utah Mammoth 5-4 in double overtime during Round 1 Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on April 29, 2026. Brett Howden scored the game-winning goal in Las Vegas.
Key points
Vegas Golden Knights won 5-4 against Utah Mammoth
Game went into double overtime
Brett Howden scored the winning goal
Match took place on April 29, 2026
Location was T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas
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Vegas Golden Knights F Brett Howden (21) celebrates after he scores the game winning goal against the Utah Mammoth in double overtime of Round 1 Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Vegas Golden Knights F Brett Howden (21) celebrates after he scores the game winning goal against the Utah Mammoth in double overtime of Round 1 Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
LAS VEGAS, Nev. - The Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Utah Mammoth, 5-4, in double overtime in Round 1 Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at T-Mobile Arena, and The Sporting Tribune's RJ Forbus was there to capture the following TST Images.
Vegas Golden Knights players celebrate after Vegas Golden Knights F Brett Howden (21) scored the game winning goal in double overtime against the Utah Mammoth during Round 1 Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Vegas Golden Knights players celebrate after Vegas Golden Knights F Brett Howden (21) scored the game winning goal in double overtime against the Utah Mammoth during Round 1 Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Q&A
What was the final score of the Golden Knights vs. Mammoth game on April 29, 2026?
The final score was 5-4 in favor of the Vegas Golden Knights.
Who scored the game-winning goal for the Golden Knights in the playoff match?
Brett Howden scored the game-winning goal for the Golden Knights.
Where was the Golden Knights vs. Mammoth playoff game held?
The game was held at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
What round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs was the Golden Knights vs. Mammoth game?
It was Round 1 Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
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Vegas Golden Knights players celebrate after Vegas Golden Knights F Brett Howden (21) scored the game winning goal in double overtime against the Utah Mammoth during Round 1 Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Vegas Golden Knights F Brett Howden (21) celebrates after he scores the game winning goal against the Utah Mammoth in double overtime of Round 1 Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Vegas Golden Knights F Brett Howden (21) celebrates after he scores the game winning goal against the Utah Mammoth in double overtime of Round 1 Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
RJ Forbus - The Sporting Tribune
Vegas Golden Knights F Brett Howden (21) celebrates after he scores the game winning goal against the Utah Mammoth in double overtime of Round 1 Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Vegas Golden Knights fans celebrate after a goal was scored in the first period of a Stanley Cup Playoff game against the Utah Mammoth on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Vegas Golden Knights fans celebrate after a goal was scored in the first period of a Stanley Cup Playoff game against the Utah Mammoth on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
RJ Forbus - The Sporting Tribune
Vegas Golden Knights fans celebrate after a goal was scored in the first period of a Stanley Cup Playoff game against the Utah Mammoth on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Vegas Golden Knights G Carter Hart (79) makes a save on Utah Mammoth F Nick Schmaltz (8) on a breakaway attempt on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Vegas Golden Knights G Carter Hart (79) makes a save on Utah Mammoth F Nick Schmaltz (8) on a breakaway attempt on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Vegas Golden Knights G Carter Hart (79) makes a save on Utah Mammoth F Nick Schmaltz (8) on a breakaway attempt on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Vegas Golden Knights F Pavel Dorofeyev (16) reacts after he scores a hat trick goal to tie Round 1 Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs late in the third period on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Vegas Golden Knights F Pavel Dorofeyev (16) reacts after he scores a hat trick goal to tie Round 1 Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs late in the third period on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Vegas Golden Knights F Pavel Dorofeyev (16) reacts after he scores a hat trick goal to tie Round 1 Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs late in the third period on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Vegas Golden Knights G Carter Hart (79) makes a save off his helmet during the first overtime period of Round 1 Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Utah Mammoth on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Vegas Golden Knights G Carter Hart (79) makes a save off his helmet during the first overtime period of Round 1 Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Utah Mammoth on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
RJ Forbus - The Sporting Tribune
Vegas Golden Knights G Carter Hart (79) makes a save off his helmet during the first overtime period of Round 1 Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Utah Mammoth on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Vegas Golden Knights F Pavel Dorofeyev (16) skates past his bench after scoring his second goal of the night during a Stanley Cup Playoff game against the Utah Mammoth on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Vegas Golden Knights F Pavel Dorofeyev (16) skates past his bench after scoring his second goal of the night during a Stanley Cup Playoff game against the Utah Mammoth on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
RJ Forbus - The Sporting Tribune
Vegas Golden Knights F Pavel Dorofeyev (16) skates past his bench after scoring his second goal of the night during a Stanley Cup Playoff game against the Utah Mammoth on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Vegas Golden Knights D Shea Theodore (27) celebrates with his teammates after scoring a goal against the Utah Mammoth in Round 1 Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Vegas Golden Knights D Shea Theodore (27) celebrates with his teammates after scoring a goal against the Utah Mammoth in Round 1 Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
RJ Forbus - The Sporting Tribune
Vegas Golden Knights D Shea Theodore (27) celebrates with his teammates after scoring a goal against the Utah Mammoth in Round 1 Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Vegas Golden Knights F Brett Howden (21) celebrates after he scored the game winning goal against the Utah Mammoth in Round 1 Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Vegas Golden Knights F Brett Howden (21) celebrates after he scored the game winning goal against the Utah Mammoth in Round 1 Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Vegas Golden Knights F Brett Howden (21) celebrates after he scored the game winning goal against the Utah Mammoth in Round 1 Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Vegas Golden Knights F Colton Sissons (10) lays a hit on Utah Mammoth D MacKenzie Weegar (52) during Round 1 Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Vegas Golden Knights F Colton Sissons (10) lays a hit on Utah Mammoth D MacKenzie Weegar (52) during Round 1 Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
RJ Forbus - The Sporting Tribune
Vegas Golden Knights F Colton Sissons (10) lays a hit on Utah Mammoth D MacKenzie Weegar (52) during Round 1 Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
