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WINNERS! Golden Knights Eliminate Ducks in Blowout Victory, Advance to Western Conference Finals
TL;DR
The Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Anaheim Ducks 5-1, advancing to the Western Conference Finals. Mitch Marner scored a remarkable goal early in the game, showcasing his skill.
Key points
- Golden Knights defeated Ducks 5-1
- Mitch Marner scored a remarkable goal
- Victory advances Golden Knights to Western Conference Finals
- Game featured strong performance from Golden Knights
- William Karlsson assisted on Marner's goal
Vegas Golden KnightsAnaheim DucksMitch MarnerWilliam Karlsson
When the Vegas Golden Knights took the ice on Thursday night, they did so with one mission: beat the Anaheim Ducks and advance to the Western Conference Finals. They certainly rose to the occasion– they struck 62 seconds into the first period and never let up en route to a 5-1 victory.
Less than a minute into the first period, William Karlsson sprung Mitch Marner on a breakaway. What followed was one of the most impressive goals in Golden Knights history.
Marner moved in on Lukáš Dostál, shielding the puck from a pursuing Jackson LaCombe. When Dostál moved to cut off Marner’s angle, the forward pulled up, stopping on a dime. Marner went forehand-backhand-forehand-backhand, and finished the play off forehand, between-the-legs, while skating backward.
Mr. Game Six. Stretch pass from William Karlsson, and Money Mitch is in on a breakaway. Dostál closes him off, no problem. Money Mitch with the pull up, tucks it home, and puts his team up early.
1-0, Golden Knights
— Hannah Kirkell (@h_kirk6) May 15, 2026
“I didn’t really have a good look at it, being behind the play. But from the glimpse I saw, it was just so sick,” said defenseman Shea Theodore postgame. “That’s him, though. [Marner] is so good on his edges, and he’s so good at finding different ways to get things done.”
The Golden Knights doubled their lead at 8:30 in the first. Mitch Marner took the puck up ice, carried it into the zone, and surveyed the ice as Brett Howden drove the net. Marner threaded a pass between Jackson LaCombe and Alex Killorn to set Howden up for a one-timer.
It’s the shorthanded specialist. Marner made it happen, and Howden finished it off. Have you heard that one before?
2-0, Golden Knights
— Hannah Kirkell (@h_kirk6) May 15, 2026
The Golden Knights added to their lead on the power play at 17:19 in the first. Tomáš Hertl won the draw clean back to Shea Theodore, who moved into the high slot and fired a wrister through traffic that found its way home.
Q&A
What was the final score of the Golden Knights vs. Ducks game?
The final score was 5-1 in favor of the Vegas Golden Knights.
Who scored the impressive goal for the Golden Knights?
Mitch Marner scored a remarkable goal early in the game.
What does this victory mean for the Golden Knights?
This victory allows the Golden Knights to advance to the Western Conference Finals.
How did the Golden Knights perform in the first period against the Ducks?
The Golden Knights scored just 62 seconds into the first period and maintained their lead throughout the game.
