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Golden Knights eliminate Mammoth, advance to next round

PUBLISHED May 2, 2026, 1:26 AM ET

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SALT LAKE CITY — The Vegas Golden Knights beat the Utah Mammoth 5-1 in Game 6 on Friday, eliminating Utah and taking the series 4-2. Mitch Marner scored twice, Brett Howden opened the scoring, and Carter Hart finished with 21 saves while Utah’s Karel Vejmelka made several key saves early in the game. Vegas will meet the Anaheim Ducks in the second round, with Game 1 scheduled at T-Mobile Arena this week; the Ducks advanced after beating Edmonton in six games on Thursday. John Tortorella, who replaced Bruce Cassidy about a month ago, has led Vegas to a late-season surge, including consecutive overtime wins in Games 4 and 5.

By James Porter | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

Approximately one month before playoffs, John Tortorella replaced Bruce Cassidy as Vegas head coach.
Early in the first-round series, Utah secured initial wins before Vegas rebounded.
Vegas won Games 4 and 5 in overtime to shift series momentum.
Friday, Game 6 in Salt Lake City ended 5-1, giving Vegas a 4-2 series victory.
Anaheim defeated Edmonton on Thursday to set a second-round matchup with Vegas.

News Intelligence

If you're a Golden Knights fan, this is a big win. The team's late-season surge shows they're in top form. The new coach, John Tortorella, seems to be making a difference. You might want to check the schedule for the upcoming games against the Anaheim Ducks.

Media Bias

Articles Published:: 12
Right Leaning:: 2
Left Leaning:: 0
Neutral:: 10

Who Benefited

The Vegas Golden Knights benefited by advancing to the second round, gaining momentum, a boosted roster confidence, and matchup preparation time before facing the Anaheim Ducks.

Who Impacted

The Utah Mammoth suffered elimination in their inaugural playoff appearance, losing a best-of-seven series 4-2 and exiting the postseason after Game 6 defeat.

Media Bias

Articles Published:: 12
Right Leaning:: 2
Left Leaning:: 0
Neutral:: 10
Distribution:: Left 0%, Center 83%, Right 17%

Who Benefited

The Vegas Golden Knights benefited by advancing to the second round, gaining momentum, a boosted roster confidence, and matchup preparation time before facing the Anaheim Ducks.

Who Impacted

The Utah Mammoth suffered elimination in their inaugural playoff appearance, losing a best-of-seven series 4-2 and exiting the postseason after Game 6 defeat.