Golden Knights Defeat Ducks in Game 6 to Advance to Western Conference Final
The Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Anaheim Ducks 5-1 in Game 6 of their playoff series on May 14, 2026, securing their advancement to the Western Conference Final. Playing at the Honda Center in Anaheim, the Golden Knights capitalized on numerous defensive errors by the Ducks, including a notable shorthanded goal. Brett Howden scored his third short-handed goal of the postseason, assisted by Mitch Marner, who also opened the scoring just 62 seconds into the first period. Despite the absence of defenseman Brayden McNabb due to a one-game suspension, the Golden Knights' defense stepped up, with Rasmus Andersson, Shea Theodore, and Noah Hanifin logging significant ice time. The victory marks a decisive end to the series, allowing Vegas to move forward while Anaheim's season concludes. Head coach John Tortorella declined post-game media availability as the team prepared for their next challenge. The Western Conference Final is scheduled to begin on Wednesday against the Colorado Avalanche in Denver.
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