Golden Knights prevail 5-1 in Game 6; advance
PUBLISHED May 15, 2026, 1:33 AM ET
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Anaheim, Calif. — The Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Anaheim Ducks 5-1 in Game 6 of the NHL second-round series on Thursday night, advancing to the Western Conference final. Mitch Marner scored 62 seconds after the opening faceoff, Brett Howden added a short-handed goal, Shea Theodore scored on the power play, and Pavel Dorofeyev contributed two third-period goals. Vegas’ victory ended the Ducks’ first playoff appearance since 2018 and sent the Golden Knights forward to face the Presidents' Trophy-winning Colorado Avalanche, with Game 1 scheduled for Wednesday at Denver’s Ball Arena. Carter Hart made 31 saves, Marner increased his playoff point total to 18, and the series-clinching result reshapes the Stanley Cup playoff bracket this week.
By Lauren Mitchell | JQJO News
Timeline of Events
- 2018 — Anaheim Ducks' previous playoff appearance before recent run.
- 2023 — Vegas Golden Knights won the Stanley Cup.
- 2024–2025 — Vegas experienced playoff exits in subsequent postseasons (context years noted).
- Thursday night — Vegas defeated Anaheim 5-1 in Game 6 to clinch the series.
- Wednesday — Vegas scheduled to play Colorado Avalanche in Western Conference final Game 1.
News Intelligence
- If you're a hockey fan, this is a pivotal moment. The Golden Knights are back in the Western Conference final, facing off against the top-ranked Avalanche. It's a chance to see some of the NHL's best talent in action. Check your local listings for game times.
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The Vegas Golden Knights organization, players, coaching staff, and fans benefited by advancing to the Western Conference final and gaining momentum and postseason positioning.
The Anaheim Ducks, their players, coaching staff and fans suffered elimination as their first playoff run since 2018 ended with the Game 6 loss.
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