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Golden Knights 3-1, Hart 33 Saves, 14-Game PK Streak

5/5/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Anaheim Ducks 3–1 on May 4, 2026.
Goaltender Carter Hart stopped 33 of 34 shots, posting a .971 save percentage.
The Knights’ penalty kill recorded its 14th consecutive postseason kill, staying perfect.
The win gave Vegas its 67th franchise playoff victory, the most since the 2017-18 season.

History

Historical Context

After the NHL approved the Vegas franchise on June 22 2016, the Golden Knights debuted in 2017-18, becoming the first true expansion team to reach the Stanley Cup Final and the first to make the playoffs in an inaugural season since the 1979-80 Oilers and Whalers. In 2026, Carter Hart stopped 33 of 34 shots, extending a 14-game postseason penalty-kill streak, echoing that rapid rise.

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Story summary

The Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Anaheim Ducks 3–1 on May 4, 2026.
Goaltender Carter Hart stopped 33 of 34 shots, posting a .971 save percentage.
The Knights’ penalty kill recorded its 14th consecutive postseason kill, staying perfect.
The win gave Vegas its 67th franchise playoff victory, the most since the 2017-18 season.

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