Recap: The Golden Knights were looking to take a 3-2 series lead with a Game 5 victory against the Minnesota Wild. Vegas committed an early infraction but that didn’t slow down Jack Eichel and William Karlsson. Eichel found Karlsson for a shorthanded goal giving the Golden Knights the first lead of the game. Seconds later the Wild scored to make it a 1-1 affair. At the 13:24 mark of the period captain Mark Stone broke the tie by recording his first goal of the postseason. After 20 minutes, Vegas led 2-1.

Vegas was awarded two 2nd period power plays in a two-and-a-half-minute span. However, the Golden Knights failed to score on either man-advantage. Vegas held a 2-1 edge going into the second intermission.

Minnesota evened Game 5 three and a half minutes into the final frame. With under two minutes to play the Wild scored to take the lead but the goal was reversed after a review. The game would eventually lead to an overtime period.

Brett Howden ended Game 5 with an overtime goal set up by Tanner Pearson.

The Golden Knights win Game 5 and take a 3-2 series lead. Vegas will have a chance to close out the series with a Game 6 victory on Thursday. Puck drop in Minnesota is scheduled for 4:30 PM. (Recap by Jason)

Analysis: The Golden Knights needed a little magic from their bench boss to help them continue the momentum from Game 4 and they got it. Eichel and Karlsson were dynamite together early in the game and it put the Wild on their heels. Karlsson standing right in front on the second goal was exactly what was expected when they were put together. VGK needed an unbelievable escape to get out of the 3rd period without giving up the lead, thanks to an offside challenge. In overtime, VGK needed a hero and they found one in Brett Howden. (Recap by Ken)

Upcoming stories from Game 5 of the first round series between the Vegas Golden Knights vs Minnesota Wild at T-Mobile Arena.

Ken’s Three VGK Stars

Brett Howden beats Marc-Andre Fleury and the Golden Knights have won two straight in OT.

3-2 win and a 3-2 series lead!!!!

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Huge break for the Golden Knights. Play is offside by a millimeter.

Still hate offside challenges?

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Marc-Andre Fleury is in the net for the Minnesota Wild.

Gustavsson is not on the bench.

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Eichel and Karlsson with another nice shift getting into the O-Zone. Stone hopped on with the change, found himself in space in the high slot and beat Gustavsson from a long way out. 2-1 VGK

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Told you!!!!!!

Eichel gets on the rush with Karlsson, sends it over and it's an easy one.

1-0 VGK https://t.co/gJrHqY3qZk

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