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Golden Knights Win Double OT, Take 3-2 Series Lead

5/2/2026

Summary

Howden Overtime Hero

The Vegas Golden Knights beat the Utah Mammoth 5-4 in double overtime on April 29 2026, taking a 3-2 series lead.
Brett Howden scored the shorthanded winning goal 5:28 into the second overtime.
Pavel Dorofeyev recorded his first playoff hat trick, tying the game with 52.7 seconds left.
Carter Hart stopped 34 of 38 shots, including all 12 overtime attempts, while Game 6 moves to Utah’s Delta Center on May 1 2026.

Summary

Hart Stops 33

Two teams combined for 86 hits in double-overtime, showing brutal attrition.
Carter Hart stopped 33 shots despite intense physical pressure.
Utah incurred three interference penalties in the first period, adding a disciplinary edge.
Dylan Guenther recorded a point in every game, finishing with three goals and five points, tied for the team lead.
Coach Andre Tourigny praised his squad’s intensity and said conditioning will decide Game 6 at the Delta Center.

History

Historical Context

In 2011 the Boston Bruins, in their fourth straight playoff run as the Eastern Conference’s third seed, erased a 0-2 deficit against the Montreal Canadiens and won Game 7 in double overtime on a Nathan Horton goal. In 2026 the Vegas Golden Knights defeated Utah Mammoth in overtime, showing that such extended games force NHL teams to prioritize depth and conditioning.

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Howden Overtime Hero

The Vegas Golden Knights beat the Utah Mammoth 5-4 in double overtime on April 29 2026, taking a 3-2 series lead.
Brett Howden scored the shorthanded winning goal 5:28 into the second overtime.
Pavel Dorofeyev recorded his first playoff hat trick, tying the game with 52.7 seconds left.
Carter Hart stopped 34 of 38 shots, including all 12 overtime attempts, while Game 6 moves to Utah’s Delta Center on May 1 2026.

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