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Recap: The Golden Knights were looking to take a 2-1 series lead with a Game 3 victory over the Ducks in Anaheim. Vegas struck immediately into the game to take the opening lead of the game. Shea Theodore recorded his third goal of the postseason just :66 seconds into Game 3. The Golden Knights added a second goal 11 minutes later on the penalty kill. Brayden McNabb snapped a shorthanded goal to give Vegas a 2-0 advantage. With :05 seconds left in the opening frame, Mitch Marner added his fourth goal of the playoffs.

Marner added his second goal of the evening midway through the middle frame to stretch VGK’s lead to 4-0. Several shifts later Marner finished off the hat trick, giving the Golden Knights a 5-0 lead through 40 minutes.

Anaheim snapped Vegas’ shutout early in the final frame to get within four goals. The Ducks would add another but the Golden Knights added an empty netter to seal it at 6-2.

The Golden Knights take a 2-1 series lead by defeating the Ducks 6-2 in Anaheim. Game 4 of the best-of-seven Second Round series is scheduled for Sunday night in Anaheim. Puck drop is scheduled for 6:30 PM. (Recap by Jason)

Analysis: The Golden Knights were looking to not only win Game 3 but also establish some dominance in the series. Boy, did they ever. The 1st period was a little more open than VGK might prefer, however they were the far more opportunistic team and found a way to pot three goals on seven shots. In the 2nd, they completely took over and ran the Ducks out of their own building. It was a full-fledged butt whipping and the Golden Knights now have a series lead and an opportunity to grab full control of the series in Game 4. Perfect time for the best game of the season. (Recap by Ken)

Upcoming stories from Game 3 of the Second Round series between the Vegas Golden Knights vs Anaheim Ducks at Honda Center.

Ken’s Three VGK Stars

Not only have the Golden Knights grabbed another odd-numbered game to take a series lead, they've officially arrived in relation to style of play.

They took over the game in the 2nd period and reminded the Ducks who's been the boss in the Pacific Division for the last decade.…

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VGK have made the Anaheim Ducks completely self-destruct in Game 3.

Snuffing out all of their shots. Find lanes to attack on the rush. Forcing them into a goalie pull and then the backup takes a delay of game penalty.

It's a complete an utter ass whipping after VGK struggled…

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Mitch Marner is now tied for the overall goal-scoring lead in the 2026 Postseason with 6 goals.

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A perfect rush up the ice for VGK doing exactly what we hoped to see in this series!

Eichel to Howden to Theodore to Marner and he tucks it in for his second multi-goal playoff game in the last four!

4-0 VGK in 11 shots.

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Recap: The Golden Knights were attempting to take a 2-0 series lead with a victory over the Anaheim Ducks in Game 2. Vegas got caught in some penalty trouble early into the game. The Golden Knights killed off all of the Ducks power play opportunities and held the game scoreless through the opening twenty minutes.

Both teams traded chances to start the second period, but neither could find the back of the net. Eventually, the visiting team took the first lead of Game 2 midway through the middle frame. After 40 minutes of action, the Golden Knights trailed 1-0.

Anaheim took a 2-0 early in the final twenty minutes. Vegas had several quality chances on a midpoint power play but failed to get one into their opponent’s net. With three minutes remaining, the Ducks added an empty net goal. With seconds left in the game Mark Stone scored on the PP.

The Ducks even the series 1-1 by defeating the Golden Knights 3-1 in Game 2. Game 3 of the second round seven-game series is scheduled for Friday night in Anaheim. Puck drop is scheduled for 6:30 PM. (Recap by Jason)

Analysis: For a second straight game, the Ducks came out and smothered the Golden Knights in all three zones for the majority of the game. Carter Hart was crucial in keeping the game at bay for a while and the penalty kill once again rose to the occasion impressively. Unfortunately, when you try to trade water for that long, eventually bad things happen, and for VGK that’s exactly what occurred. They’ve been outplayed by Ducks in each of the first two games of the series and now have to figure it out in Anaheim and quickly, because if they don’t get to their game quick, time in going to run out. (Recap by Ken)

Upcoming stories from Game 2 of the second round series between the Vegas Golden Knights vs Anaheim Ducks at T-Mobile Arena.

Ken’s Three VGK Stars

Color me concerned. Anaheim has come into Vegas and accomplished the mission of the road team, taking home-ice advantage. VGK have not looked like the big, bruising, experienced team that defeated the Mammoth.

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Torts, correctly, goes to the super early goalie pull, and just liked VGK have done all game long, they fail to execute. ANA always has players moving, creating traffic, and turnovers, and they did it once again to bang home the empty netter.

3-0 ANA, series tied in 3 minutes.

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Real Talk: If VGK's PK wasn't on the best run in the history of the franchise, their season would be basically over after 5 periods in this series.

Instead, they are 1 goal away from being in prime position to have a 2-0 series lead.

It's astounding.

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Recap: The Golden Knights were looking to take 1-0 series lead with a victory over the Anaheim Ducks in Game 1. Vegas was outshot but kept Anaheim off the scoreboard. After 20 minutes the game remained scoreless.

Brett Howden opened the scoring with his fifth goal of the postseason. Anaheim drew a couple of penalties but Vegas promptly killed them off and held their 1-0 advantage.

Anaheim briefly tied Game 1, but Vegas responded right back. Ivan Barbashev snapped the tie to give Vegas a late 2-1 edge. With seconds winding down the Golden Knights added a 190-foot empty net goal.

The Golden Knights take a 1-0 series lead by defeating the Ducks 3-1 at T-Mobile Arena. Game 2 of the second round seven-game series is scheduled for Wednesday at T-Mobile Arena. Puck drop is scheduled for 630PM. (Recap by Jason)

Analysis: For the most part, the game was played at the Ducks pace and style. VGK struggled to win to races, left the neutral zone too open, and allowed the ANA forecheck to create some turnovers. Fortunately, goalies are people too, and Hart was excellent behind VGK’s defense to clean up each and every mistake (with a little help from Jackson LaCombe’s unwillingness to shoot). In the end, the game came down to a blown call by the linesman that led directly to VGK’s go-ahead goal. He missed a clear icing call and Dorofeyev and Barbashev jumped all over it.  (Recap by Ken)

Upcoming stories from Game 1 of the second round series between the Vegas Golden Knights vs Anaheim Ducks at T-Mobile Arena.

Ken’s Three VGK Stars

The breaks go all VGK's way in this one. Not the better team but won the game because of excellent goaltending and some fortunate luck.

Take it and play better on Wednesday.

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Entry defense and clears on the PK have been elite tonight. When the Ducks need to get in or when the puck is loose, VGK are crushing them.

14 straight and 19 of 20 in the playoffs.

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Not a particularly good opening period from VGK. Struggled to maintain O-Zone time and lost a lot of races to available pucks. Going to have to muck this thing up a bit more to slow things down.

Goalie bailed them out in a big way.

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The Golden Knights are off to the Second Round and have another young inexperienced opponent. We break the series down from as many angles as we can think of. Hosted by Ken Boehlke and Jason Pothier.

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Our pre-series Q&A’s rolls on with Zach Cavanagh of The Sporting Tribune and the host of the Ducks In Deep podcast to help us preview the Second Round Series against the Anaheim Ducks.

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Recap: The Golden Knights were seeking to eliminate the Mammoth with a Game 6 victory in Utah. 15 minutes into the game, VGK took a 1-0 lead off Brett Howden’s 4th goal in three games. Howden scored the final goal in Game 5 and the opening goal in Game 6 for Vegas. The visitors carried a 1-0 advantage into the first intermission.

The second period went scoreless for 19:15 until Mitch Marner slapped home his first goal of the series to give Vegas a 2-0 lead before the second break.

Utah cut Vegas’ lead in half to 2-1 at the 7:41 mark of the final frame. Less than two minutes later Colton Sissons regained VGK’s two-goal edge. Then Mitch Marner sealed the deal with his second of the night to make it 4-1. Cole Smith added an empty net goal.

The Golden Knights advance to the second round to face the Anaheim Ducks by defeating the Mammoth 4-1 in Game 6. Vegas will now focus on the Anaheim Ducks in round two. The series schedule and start times are TBD. (Recap by Jason)

Analysis: Every NHL playoff series plays out a little different than any other one in the past, however, when the Golden Knights get a 3-2 lead after winning Game 5, you can pretty much bet your house that they are going to come out and put in a gem of a game. This is the 5th time they’ve done it, winning the series every time, and being far and away the better team. Really impressive game by utilizing the pressure of the opposing team against them and slamming the door shut. (Recap by Ken)

Upcoming stories from Game 6 of the first round series between the Vegas Golden Knights vs Utah Mammoth at Delta Center.

Ken’s Three VGK Stars

Handshakes in Utah pic.twitter.com/bZLU0XvMFD

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The entire Delta Center right now… pic.twitter.com/4KIhkLVD9M

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The exact way this series should end…

With yet another VGK penalty kill.

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Mitch Marner has a pair in a Game 6 to close out a series!

And, he's going to end up with the Game-Winning goal in a series-clinching game.

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VGK are playing unbelievably complementary hockey tonight.

Turn the puck over? Sticks are there to recover.
Allow a rush through the NZ, gaps are good to slow it down.
Take a penalty kill? PK rises to the occasion.

And, if it all breaks down, Hart has been there to stop them…

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Brett Howden is en fuego!

4 goals in the last 3 games and he's put VGK ahead in this one!

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A few hours before Game 6, Cole Bagley from KSL Sports hopped on with Ken to chat about the upcoming game at the Delta Center. Coaching, experience, personnel, predictions, and so much more.

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Recap: The Golden Knights were looking to take a 3-2 series lead with a Game 5 victory over the Utah Mammoth at T-Mobile Arena. Utah struck first with under three minutes left in the opening frame. With :41 remaining Pavel Dorofeyev evened the score with a late power play score.

Utah took a 2-1 lead midway through the middle period. Five Minutes later Dorofeyev responded with his second game-tying goal of the night.

Vegas held momentum after killing off a four-minute high-sticking penalty. However, the Mammoth evened the score on a two-on-one breakout through the Golden Knights defense. On another odd-man rush Utah took the lead with seven minutes left in the match. With under a minute remaining in Game 5, Dorofeyev completed his hat trick and evened the score once again. For the second straight game, overtime was needed for a decision.

Ivan Barbashev drew a penalty in OT to set up a game winning power play. Utah killed it off and forced a second overtime period. Vegas eventually won in double overtime with a shorthanded goal by Brett Howden.

The Golden Knights take a 3-2 series edge by defeating the Mammoth 5-4 in 2OT. The two teams will travel back to Utah for Game 6 on Friday night. Vegas will have a chance to eliminate Utah and advance to the second round with a win. Puck drop is scheduled for 7PM PT.(Recap by Jason)

Analysis: It’s a story as old as time with the 25-26 Golden Knights. They fell into a deficit in the 1st period, and rescued it. They fell into another deficit in the 2nd period, and not only rescued it but took the lead. Then, the best 3rd period team in the league didn’t look like themselves and they gave up the lead and looked in serious trouble. But, in VGK fashion, they rescued it yet again, for the 7th time in 5 games. In double OT, the story of the series came through yet again, the penalty kill. Eichel had a chance, stopped, then Howden had a chance, bang. VGK have won consecutive games and now have a 3-2 lead in the series. Brett Howden also has his third career playoff OT goal. (Recap by Ken)

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

Ken’s Three VGK Stars

Brett Howden has another shorthanded goal and the Golden Knights have a series lead!

The penalty kill has been a god send.

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It's becoming unbelievable how similar this series is to last year's First Round against MIN.

Game 1 – Win
Game 2 – Loss
Game 3 – Loss
Game 4 – Win (OT)…

Game 5 – Win (OT)

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There was a time not so long ago that this guy was benched.

Now… pic.twitter.com/GNE8vtPBGj

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We are 4 games and 2 periods into this series, and the Golden Knights have erased 6 deficits.

2 in Game 1
1 in Game 2
1 in Game 4
2 in Game 5

Been a hallmark of the team all season long and it's coming through in a big way in the postseason.

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And just like that Shea Theodore gets loose with the puck yet again, and VGK have flipped the script!

3-2 VGK

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Recap: The Golden Knights were looking to tie their seven-game series with a victory over the Mammoth in Salt Lake City. Vegas took an early lead after Pavel Dorofeyev scored his first goal of the series. With under :90 seconds left in the opening frame Brett Howden gave the Golden Knights a 2-0 advantage with a shorthanded goal.

Vegas extended their lead to a 3-0 lead early into the middle frame. Five minutes later the Mammoth found the net for their first goal of the contest. Less than thirty seconds later the home team cut Vegas’ lead to one.

Utah evened the score 1:45 into the final twenty minutes. The Mammoth took their first lead of the game later in the frame. Howden came up clutch again for Vegas as he scored his second of the night to tie the game 4-4. After sixty minutes, Game 4 needed overtime to decided winner. Late in OT Shea Theodore scored to capture Game 4 for Vegas.

The Golden Knights even the series at 2-2 by defeating the Mammoth 5-4 in OT. The two teams will travel back to Las Vegas for a critical Game 5 battle on Wednesday night. Puck drop is scheduled for 7PM PT. (Recap by Jason)

Analysis: Before the game, the only thing John Tortorella wanted to say was that his team is ready to play. They came out and proved him right with an instant goal by a guy who really needed one, Pavel Dorofeyev. Then, they started going to work by creating turnovers in the offensive zone and it led to tons of zone time and even more chances. They built a three-goal cushion before the quick-strike Mammoth not only cut it down, but eventually took the lead. VGK put their work boots on late in the 3rd to get themselves back even and force OT. UTA had a good push to open OT but the Golden Knights staved it off. It took two game-winners because one was taken off the board from an offside. The Golden Knights are alive and well.  (Recap by Ken)

Upcoming stories from Game 4 of the first round series between the Vegas Golden Knights vs Utah Mammoth at Delta Center.

Ken’s Three VGK Stars

Shea Theodore! This time for real!

The Golden Knights blew it, rescued it, won it, had it taken away, and then won it again.

And this series is tied at 2.

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The goal comes back, and this game is back on.

Devastating for the Golden Knights, even more devastating for Pavel Dorofeyev.

VGK need another one now.

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Looks like Tortorella has seen enough of Pavel. Hasn't played much at all in this 3rd period. Hertl too.

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4 straight.

VGK trail after being in complete control for the first 25+ minutes of this game.

It's a complete meltdown and the season now hangs on whether or not they can turn it around in 14:50.

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Easily VGK's most dominant 5-on-5 period.

1-0 goals (plus a shorty)
7-1 high-danger chances
6-1 shots on goal
0.97-0.19 xG

Play like that and they'll take control of this series in a hurry.

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The Golden Knights are preparing for a must-have Game 4 with some significant line changes at off-day practice at the Delta Center. Ken hopped on Twitter Spaces to talk about what occurred at that practice, what was said afterwards, and everything else surrounding the 2-1 deficit VGK must climb out of in this series to keep the season alive.

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