Who won Ducks vs Golden Knights Game 5?

Dorofeyev’s overtime goal gives Golden Knights 3-2 lead

The Vegas Golden Knights closed out Game 5 in overtime to beat the Anaheim Ducks and take a commanding 3-2 advantage in their best-of-seven Western Conference second-round series.

The key moment came from Golden Knights forward Pavel Dorofeyev, who scored at 4:10 of overtime. His goal delivered both the win in the game and the series edge that puts Vegas one victory away from the Western Conference final.

Game context reflects a tightly contested match. Anaheim had a major equalizer late in regulation through defenseman Olen Zellweger, who scored his first career playoff goal to tie things and force the game into overtime. That set the stage for Vegas to finish the job with a sudden-death goal.

Importantly, the game also involved discipline and attrition factors. Golden Knights defenseman Brayden McNabb was ejected for interference early enough in Game 5 to create a disadvantage and increase pressure during a critical stretch. Even with that setback, Vegas found a way to survive and then convert at the end.

Why it matters

• Series turning point: Vegas is now on the doorstep of the conference final.
• Momentum shift: Anaheim’s late tie shows resilience, but the overtime loss ends their chance to swing the series back.
• Roster impact: Any time a top defender is thrown out, the ripple effects can influence how the team manages the remaining games.

With Game 6 ahead, the storyline is straightforward: can Anaheim respond with another late surge, or will Vegas capitalize and advance?