Dorofeyev's overtime goal puts Golden Knights one away
PUBLISHED May 13, 2026, 4:34 AM ET
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Las Vegas — Pavel Dorofeyev scored at 4:10 of overtime Tuesday, giving the Vegas Golden Knights a 3-2 victory over the Anaheim Ducks in Game 5 of the Western Conference Second Round at T-Mobile Arena. Dorofeyev’s goal, his second of the game, sent Vegas to a 3-2 series lead and ended the contest in sudden-death overtime. The win moves the Golden Knights one victory away from the Western Conference Final; Game 6 is scheduled for Thursday in Anaheim. Anaheim’s Olen Zellweger scored a late tying goal in regulation but the Ducks remain facing elimination, while Vegas endured the loss of a defender to a major penalty and saw Ryan Poehling leave the game after a heavy hit.
By Michael Grant | JQJO News
Timeline of Events
- Ducks and Golden Knights played Game 5 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
- During the second period, Pavel Dorofeyev blocked a shot and left briefly with a knee issue.
- Dorofeyev scored a power-play goal earlier and then the overtime winner at 4:10 of OT.
- Brayden McNabb received a five-minute major and game misconduct; Ryan Poehling was helped off.
- Game 6 is scheduled for Thursday in Anaheim with the Ducks facing elimination.
News Intelligence
- If you're a hockey fan, this game was a nail-biter. The Golden Knights are on the brink of advancing to the Western Conference Final. If you're in Anaheim, Game 6 is crucial. It's a chance to support your team and keep their playoff hopes alive.
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The Vegas Golden Knights benefited immediately from Pavel Dorofeyev's overtime goal, securing a 3-2 Game 5 win and a 3-2 series lead, putting them one victory away from reaching the Western Conference Final.
The Anaheim Ducks suffered the Game 5 loss despite Olen Zellweger's late tying goal, leaving the team facing elimination and needing a win in Game 6 to extend the series.
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